Oxford to review road improvement plans

Selectmen approve a motion to schedule a January, 2020 workshop to further discuss Oxford's Five Year Roadway Improvement Plan.

Harrison looking at multiple municipal building projects

The Board unanimously approved a proposal to build a new Parks and Recreation building for $180,000 and looked at a feasibility report about building a new Public Works facility on Norway Road.

SAD 17 hits pause on later start time for middle and high schools

Curriculum Director Heather Manchester presented findings from a survey of teachers, parents and students.

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

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.

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.