Backyard farming moves up in the pecking order

With strains on global food supply and distribution more people are trying their hand at raising their own.

SAD 17 board approves $42.9 million budget

The proposed budget will go straight to a referendum vote with no public hearing, per guidelines set by Governor Janet Mills.

PHOTO: Gardening in the community

SAD 17 board approves $42.9M budget

Voters will decide on the proposal July 14.

Buckfield High School graduates a class of 32

The graduation ceremony will be held outside at the school on June 13 at 2 p.m.

Oxford sets July 11 for annual town meeting

OXFORD — The annual Town Meeting will be held on July 11 after selectmen approved the date during their meeting Thursday night. Even though social distancing restrictions on public gatherings of 50 or more people may still be in effect, Town Clerk Elizabeth Olsen was directed to hold that date and plan to accommodate a […]

Waterford entrepreneur aids reopening businesses

WATERFORD — Maine’s self-employed have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite early assurances to the contrary, most applying for unemployment assistance programs have been denied if they have been able to get that far in the process at all. And as the services and products offered by independents business owners  tend more towards […]

Oxford’s Asselin to retire at year’s end

OXFORD — After a public service career spanning 45 years over three Maine communities, Oxford Town Manager Butch Asselin has announced his retirement. He will step down effective January 1, 2021. “It seemed like a good time,” said Asselin. “I’ll be 66 in August. I plan to evaluate what’s next and enjoy life going forward.” […]

Education Exchange needs businesses to join virtual job fair

  PARIS — COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of education in Maine including career development programs. Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange, a nonprofit organization within SAD 17, is working to continue its mission of bringing students and employers together through its first virtual job fair. The virtual job fair replaces the traditional one-day event that […]

SAD 17 directors to vote on 2020-21 budget next week

Teacher salary adjustments, health insurance expenses and post-pandemic supports add $1.9 million to next year’s budget.