Suppers WATERFORD —There will be a public supper at the North Waterford Congregational Church on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, salads, casseroles, brown bread, rolls, beverages, and homemade pies. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. The church is located […]
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Thank you to Bethel!
To the Editor: This is a belated, but very sincere, thank you to everyone who helped make this summer’s “Mornings at the Museum” a delightful success! For nine consecutive years, we have enjoyed our July Thursday mornings with the children of the Bethel area as we provide simple, often historical, activities for kids. This year, […]
Poland School Budget
To the Editor: Judging by what is happening with the school budget over the last few years, it is evident the funding formula for Poland, Mechanic Falls, and Minot needs to change. Why is it that the residents of the Town of Poland fund 67% of the local portion of the school budget? How is […]
Andover committee seeking public comments on recreation park improvements
The committee decided to keep the basketball court separate from the tennis court.
New police officer from Albion welcomed during Farmington meeting
Farmington will pay 10% of the cost to install a new well on property contaminated by forever chemicals near the Transfer Station.
Norway co-op housing gains support
The cooperative was launched in 2021 by Norway’s Center for Ecology-Based Economy with a mission of bringing affordable and sustainable, net-zero, housing to the area
Our historic places: Sunday River Bridge
While previous covered bridges were replaced, this one has stood the test of time 150 years later. It is also known as The Artist’s Bridge.
Otisfield addresses capital investment projects
The capital improvements were approved by voters during annual town meeting in June.
Oxford’s Rabbit Valley Road scores $1.6 million Recovery & Resilience Grant
OXFORD — Rabbit Valley Road in Oxford has been assaulted by severe weather in recent years, with sections of driveway and road culverts washing out, its pavement and shoulders giving way and causing serious erosion issues downhill within the Hogan & Whitney Pond watershed. After sustaining damage that sometimes left residents stranded and kept Oxford’s […]
Three Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School grads named Mitchell Institute Scholars, earn $10,000 scholarships
The Mitchell Institute has extra connection to Oxford Hills through its CEO Jared Cash, a Norway resident and class of 2000 Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School graduate.