Summer in a flower

Waterford makes appointments, hears health issue

WATERFORD — The position for emergency management went to resident Sharon Murch with a unanimous vote by selectmen at the July 28 Waterford Board of Selectmen meeting. The position requires attendance at four select board meetings per year. Murch will receive an as yet to be determined stipend. Deputy Town Clerk Betty Becker noted that […]

Rum Tum Tugger and Mungojerrie (and all their friends) are waiting for you!

As of last week, there were 98 cats in need of homes at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills.

Word of the week

Truce An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain period of time. We made a truce because our fighting was upsetting others.

Current events/ The Olympics

Every four years, athletes from around the world gather to compete in events such as sprinting, long jump, discus, snowboarding, and figure skating as part of the Olympics. Their prize? Bragging rights for their home country – plus  a shiny gold, silver or bronze medal. Winners didn’t always get a medal, though. Victors in the […]

What in the world is an Ice Box?

Before electricity and refrigerators were in every home, perishable foods were kept cool in an “ice box.” That is exactly what it was – an insulated box with a compartment to hold a large block of ice and a compartment for food. Ice was harvested in the winter after lakes completely froze. Crews cut out […]

How do they say that in…

English – Apollo French – Apollon Spanish – Apolo German – Apollo Italian – Apollo Chinese – Ābō luó  阿波罗  

Word of the week

Apollo The Greek and Roman god of sunlight, prophecy, music, and poetry. NASA called its spaceships Apollo because of the god of sunlight.

Current Events/Moon Landing

Ok, so this isn’t actually a current event. But what an event it was! July 20, 1969, will always be known as one of the most iconic dates in history, as it is the day that Man first landed on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the astronauts on the crew of the […]

Proud of OHMS, students, staff

These past few years have been tough for all. Our nation has been divided in an ugly way not seen in recent history – be it by politics or opinion. Our friends and loved ones have faced isolation from a deadly virus. The news has brought us George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, assault on our […]