SAD 17 names its staff member of the month for November

Oxford genealogist has confirmed more than 15,000 family ties

Greg and Diane Sherwood’s family trees have deep roots in Maine and New England. He has traced some of their ancestors back more than 500 years, using primary and secondary sources, Ancestry.com’s online and DNA services. Greg Sherwood has familial ties to at least three U.S. presidents and Diane Sherwood can count herself as one of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain’s closest living cousins.

Municipal Agenda – Harrison Board of Selectmen Dec. 12, 2019

HARRISON— BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING Thursday December 12, 2019 – 6:00 p.m AGENDA 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Call the Meeting to Order 3. Public Participation (Non-Agenda Items) 4. Approval of Unsigned Warrants 5. Approval of Minutes – November 14, 2019 6. Old Business – • Public Works site Design Phase III Final Report • […]

Oxford to elect new selectman March 3

The Board is operating with four representatives. A fifth member will succeed Edward Knightly who recently resigned.

Santa Claus comes to Norway

Master Gardener Volunteers: Part of Maine’s food chain

Over the last year 919 active Master Gardener Volunteers throughout Maine have donated more than 33,500 hours to educational and food security projects and helped deliver more than 232,700 pounds of food to 187 food distribution agencies as part of the Maine Harvest for Hunger program. After a long hiatus, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County is bringing its Master Gardener Volunteer Certification training back to Oxford Hills communities.

Oxford native returns home to serve community

Justin Cummings, Oxford’s new patrolman, just graduated alongside 61 other recruits from the Maine Police Academy.

Oxford to elect new selectman March 3

The fifth member will succeed Edward Knightly who resigned recently.

Pets with special needs seek special humans

Animal shelters and rescues are popular stops during the gift-giving season. “Forever home” seeking pets with special needs – due to age, medical, behavioral or other conditions make some of the most loyal Christmas additions to loving families. A loyal pet is a gift that always gives back.

Celebrating pies in Oxford

Cindy Johnston and Lisa Dunham bought Valley View Orchard Pies in August, 2018. Last year the company shipped over 67,000 pies, whoopie pies, crisp trays and tea cakes So far in 2019 they have produced more than 104,000 treats, with the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays still to come. They recently expanded to a larger facility on Madison Ave. in Oxford. On Nov. 13 the U.S. Small Business Association toured the facility and recognized Valley View Orchard Pies as a successful, women-owned small business supported by the SBA and local partners.