4-H coordinator, horticulture specialist join Extension

Oxford County Cooperative Extension's welcomes new staff Sara Johnson, UMaine Extension 4-H professional and Emma Fournier, Extension horticulture community education assistant. They bring with them a passion for their work and an eagerness to help the agency reach under served communities throughout the county.

Nov. 5 Election Day: Oxford Hills polling information

Harrison eyes location for public works building

Harrison officials are considering building a new public works facility on Norway Road. Selectmen also discussed expanding cable service coverage and services.

Oxford grapples with transfer station, waste water challenges

A compactor and a stainless steel trailer for the Transfer Station will cost $139,900. The Waste Water Treatment Facility can no longer distribute treated waste for agricultural purposes and needs to conduct a research study for alternative procedures.

For Maine snowmobile clubs, the season starts in October

Maine has about 14,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, used by an estimated 100,000 riders from here and away. A handful of volunteers from each of the 280 clubs across the state make sure the trails are safely maintained and groomed.

OHMS coach, player, teacher team up to help stricken soccer player

When seventh-grader Andy Malo hit the field to play in a soccer game against Lewiston, the last place he expected to end up was the hospital. But that is exactly what happened after being stung by a bee and going into anaphylactic shock.

Norway Library sponsors literary-themed public art

Norway Memorial Library unveils a community art mosaic project, made possible by the Maine Public Library Fund, a donation program included on the Maine Income Tax form – Form 1040ME. Twelve volunteers gathered over a period of eight months to smash colorful china and find inspiration from traditional and modern literary classics.

New OHTS instructor: ‘I don’t ever want to stop learning’

Ronald Fowler is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, its marine security response team, and the Air National Guard. Once a reluctant high school student, he is on the verge of earning his PhD and is in his third year as a law enforcement educator.

District, partners make sure students accommodated after fire

Paris Elementary School closed last week after fires were set in two bathrooms Tuesday morning. One of the fires caused significant smoke damage to the area where 5th and 6th grade classes are held and that section of the school remains closed while clean-up and repairs are done this week.

Retired SAD 17 directors honored for service

Donald Ware of Norway and Elizabeth Swift of Hebron were recognized.