Service topic, ‘Make Lemonade’ PARIS — The June 8 worship service at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street will be led by Renee Wales. The title of the 10 a.m. sermon is “Make Lemonade.” Music is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the direction of Renee Wales. Coffee and […]
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Chamber announces return of Sea Dogs Oxford Hills Night
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of Oxford Hills Night at a Portland Sea Dogs game. “We used to do this every year with the Sea Dogs and I felt it was time to bring this event back,” said Chamber Executive Director John Williams. “It’s a great way to […]
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SAD 17 budget passed; final vote Tuesday
PARIS — A move to add a half million dollars to the $37.65 million school budget was rejected by SAD 17 voters at Thursday night’s hearing at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The amendment, offered by a man who declined to identify himself, asked voters to increase the recommended $3.8 million for facilities maintenance to […]
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Oxford County Sheriff says coverage has improved
PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant said Thursday that there have been significant coverage improvements since a call-sharing agreement with Maine State Police was abandoned and a revised mutual aid agreement between county sheriff’s offices was implemented. Removing patrol coverage duplication, added resources and keeping calls for assistance local are some of the advantages […]
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Oxford County, union negotiations over deputies’ contracts ongoing
PARIS — Contract talks between Oxford County commissioners and the union representing Oxford County Sheriff’s deputies have entered a crucial point, according to county Administrator Scott Cole. The two sides met for over two hours in a closed-session late Wednesday night. Although no formal action on the contract was taken, the two sides are preparing […]
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Take-A-Chance auction June 6 FRYEBURG — A Take-A-Chance auction will be held Friday, June 6, at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds Agricultural Center. Viewing will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Auction starts at 6:30. There will also be a dollar table, 50/50 raffle and food booth. Proceeds will be used by the Northern New Hampshire Jr. […]
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Jones Band to play for dances PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost is $5. Clothing center open two Saturdays HARTFORD — The Hartford Community Church Clothing Center […]
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Oxford Hills Adult Ed to offer distance learning classes
PARIS — Distance learning courses will be held beginning Monday, June 9, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, offered through Oxford Hills Adult Education. The courses are available through distance learning via Tanberg, originating from Lawrence Adult Education in Fairfield. The summer course offerings: Algebra Skills for College: Acquire the foundation in algebra needed to […]
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Bridge club to take part in ‘Longest Day’ tourney
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met May 30 in the Recreation Building, King Street, when a nine-table Mitchell movement was played Finishing first in flight A, N/S, were Paul Kahl, Westbrook, and Rick Verrill, Westbrook, who also were first in flight B; second, Marta Clements, Woodstock, and Hazel Glazier, Norway, who also were […]