We are asking voters in Greenwood to come out to the special town meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at the Legion Hall, with a hope that residents will vote “yes” to approve the proposed wind power ordinance to preserve Greenwood’s natural surroundings, including ponds and ridge lines. The local Ordinance Review Committee has […]
Cathy Newell
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Take a look at Lucas St. Clair
We are supporting Lucas St. Clair for representative to Congress in Maine’s Second District. St. Clair grew up in Dover-Foxcroft (a very rural part of the district), was home-schooled and then came to Gould Academy for high school. He is well-remembered by his classmates and teachers. We have followed his accomplishments since, especially the remarkable […]
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Patrick will fight for Maine’s future
State Sen. John Patrick will fight for Maine’s future and an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. The good jobs of the 21st Century, including manufacturing jobs, will require an investment in education, training and support for innovation at small businesses. Sen. Patrick’s approach to welfare reform has made sure […]
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In support of John Patrick
I am writing in support of Sen. John Patrick’s re-election to state Senate in District 18. I met Patrick in the 1980s when he was president of Local 900 and a member of the local school board. Since that time, I have followed his legislative career in the House and Senate. He provides a strong […]
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Oxford County Dems to meet Sunday
BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, preceded by social time at 1:30 p.m., at the Crescent Park School. The major purpose is to fill slots for the May 6 and 7 Democratic State Convention in Portland. This will be done by delegates and alternates elected at the […]
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Oxford County Dems to caucus March 6
Oxford County Democrats will caucus in Rumford and Bethel on Sunday, March 6, to kick off the 2016 campaign season. The regional caucuses are at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford and Telstar Regional High School in Bethel. Other meetings will be set in individual towns in smaller groupings. The Oxford County Democrats have secured […]
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Creating brighter futures: Cathy Newell’s 35 years in Adult Education
By Amy Chapman Anyone who has returned to school as an adult learner in SAD 44 in the past 35 years—whether the goal was to complete a high school diploma, pursue a college degree, or take classes for enrichment—has Cathy Newell to thank for helping to make those local adult education opportunities available. Newell, of […]