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Volunteers wanted FRANKLIN COUNTY — The American Cancer Society is looking for residents from all areas of Franklin County to join as volunteers in the fight against cancer. Whether available once a month or once a week, even for an hour, each person can brighten the life of a cancer patient. There are many opportunities […]
Oxford Hills middle-schoolers help Swish Out Cancer
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Vikings, a team from Oxford Hills Middle School, took home the Junior Swish-Out Championship. The Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge, coordinated by Maine’s credit unions, took place Jan. 29, at USM in Gorham. The largest field of teams in the 18-year history of the Dr. Noel Paradise Memorial Swish-Out Childhood Cancer […]
Oxford Hills Christian Academy held comedy night
The 4th annual Comedy Night was recently hosted by Oxford Hills Christian Academy at the Hosanna Church in Welchville. OHCA alum Steve Corning, in front, senior Liz Donovan and junior KC Anderson kept the audience in stitches during an improv sketch.
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Commercial travelers MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet on Saturday, March 10, at Bucknam Oaks, at 5 p.m. Installation of officers for the ensuing year will be held. A potluck supper will follow the meeting. All members and guests are welcome to attend. St. Patrick’s […]
Lepage to visit Oxford Hills
PARIS — Gov. Paul LePage will be in the area next week to visit businesses and conduct a town-hall-style meeting at the Oxford County Comprehensive High School. LePage will visit the high school on the evening of March 15 after spending the day touring the county to speak to job creators and visit local businesses […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Stephen A. Beauton, 50, of East Haven, Conn., March 4 at 7:40 p.m. by Mexico Police Department in Mexico on domestic violence terrorizing. Chance Michael Al Bellanceau, 19, of Mexico on March 4 at 4:42 p.m. by Mexico Police Department in Mexico on […]
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Caring for dogs NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care is in urgent need of foster homes, dog walkers and fundraising. An informational meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Norway Town Office. Oxford Hills no longer has a place for stray, abandoned or surrendered dogs to be placed. Thoughts and ideas […]
Western Maine briefs
Free tax prep MEXICO — Oxford County Ca$h Coalition is sponsoring free tax preparation at Region 9 Adult Education until the end of March. This program is for families with less than $50,000 in income who need help filing their taxes. All volunteer preparers have been trained by the IRS and will complete taxes for […]