Local News
Jay appoints residents to planning committee
The first committee meeting is Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.
New Sharon man accused of sexually assaulting a woman
A justice set Joey P. Savage’s bail at $10,000 and revoked bail on prior charge of domestic violence assault, so he is essentially held without bail.
Dixfield officials invite Rumford residents to use ice skating rink
The Dec. 18 flood damaged the rink at the Hosmer Field Complex in Rumford.
Do you have room in your heart?
This is Harmane (pronounced like Harmony). She is an older gal, around 13 years old. She was surrendered to Responsible Pet Care back in July of 2023, because her owner was moving and couldn’t take her with him. Life at the RPC has been difficult for Harmane at such an older age. She has […]
Book club sets dates, books
BETHEL — The Grace Note Inn Book Club celebrated its one year anniversary in December. The book club is open to all, with no sign-ups or commitments required. The club recently voted on books for 2024. There are two book club meetings each month. The library is happy to help people check out the books […]
Extension offers webinar series on weather resources, ag tools
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is offering a three-part webinar series focused on using weather-based tools to help agricultural producers adapt to climate change. Each webinar will be 45 minutes in length, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session and participant discussion. The series […]
BAAM at The Gem presents the Rasa String Quartet
BETHEL — BAAM at The Gem is excited to welcome the Rasa String Quartet to Bethel on Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m. Come find out why jazz standards and Mozart belong together in the same program! Jazz meets counterpoint in Rasa’s upcoming winter concert, telling a tale of two seemingly disparate styles that come […]
Applications for $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship open
PORTLAND — Students who will graduate from Maine public high schools this spring and plan to attend a two- or four-year college in fall 2024 are invited to complete the online application for the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship by midnight, April 1. The Mitchell Institute will award 185 $10,000 scholarships to seniors graduating from Maine’s public […]
Grants available to Oxford County nonprofits
STATE — Nonprofit organizations in Oxford County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, 10 Oxford County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $68,610. The Community Building Grant Program supports projects […]