Brian O’Donnell, commander of Sons of the American Legion of Anderson Staples Post 112 in Oxford, stands among Toys for Tots donations to be distributed this week at the Oxford hall, 169 King St. The toys will be given out from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, and either Thursday and Friday, or Friday and Saturday. The Oxford AL Post,  the Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Post 150 in Mechanic Falls and the Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Post 72 in South Paris have combined forces to distribute toys to needy families in 15 area towns: Bethel, Bridgton,  Casco, Harrison, Hebron, Greenwood, Mechanic Falls, Minot, Naples, Norway, Otisfield, Oxford, Poland, Raymond, South Paris, Waterford and West Paris and Woodstock. All times and requirements for receiving the Christmas gifts for children are posted on Facebook – Oxford Hills Swap and Sell. All who attend must bring identification such as Maine ID. Parents must bring bags and/or boxes for the toys. (Leslie H. Dixon/Advertiser Democrat)

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