OXFORD — Like a lot of competitive woodsmen, Pete Drown of Livermore cuts wood in his day job. He runs his own business, cutting firewood and logging for private clients. On weekends, work becomes play. He and employee Corey Towers, 22, compete in events such as log rolling, splitting and the underhand block chop. On […]
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Thousands of fans enjoy LeAnn Rimes at the Oxford Fair
OXFORD — Temperatures dropping into the 50s Saturday night on the last day of the Oxford Fair didn’t deter thousands of fans of Grammy award-winning country artist LeAnn Rimes. People of all ages and families with little children came bundled head to toe in jackets and fleece pants, denim and leather jackets, knee-high leather boots, […]
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Frying pans fly, horses run at Oxford fair
OXFORD — Thursday was Senior Citizens Day at the Oxford Fair, and hundreds of seniors took advantage of the discounted $3 ticket price for bingo, harness racing and the frying pan toss. At the betting parlor, Ruby Coolidge and Patty Burnham, both of Bethel, were asking for advice on betting on the harness racers. Neither […]
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Record number of children attend Oxford Fair
OXFORD — A record 800-plus students from Western Maine visited the Oxford County Fair on Wednesday to learn about churning butter, shearing sheep and other agricultural activities. “We got 813 students” for Education Day, Oxford County Agricultural Society President Jackie Young of Paris said. Usually about 500 students attend. The children ranged in age from […]
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Oxford Elementary offers free tutoring to students
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills School District is offering free tutoring to eligible students who attend Oxford Elementary School. Kathy Elkins, curriculum director for the district, said the school is required to offer free tutoring because the elementary school has been rated by the Department of Education as a Continuous Improvement Priority School for more […]
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Oxford County Republican Committee opens offices in Rumford, Oxford
RUMFORD — The Oxford County Republican Committee announced Friday the opening of two offices. They are at 134 Congress St. in Rumford and 1548 Main St. in Oxford. Both will have an abundance of lawn signs, posters, bumper stickers, position papers, etc. — everything that the general populace needs at their disposal to make an […]
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Workshop set at Oxford church
OXFORD — A workshop titled “Becoming a People Person” will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Oxford Advent Christian Church on Route 26. The public is invited. The purpose of the session is to help people understand, develop and gain practical skills to minister to people. The material is […]
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Maple Ridge annual meeting HEBRON — The 2012 annual meeting of the Maple Ridge Cemetery Association of Hebron will be held a 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at 78 Greenwood Mountain Road. Important business will be on the agenda, including election of officers and trustees. All officers, trustees and interested parties are invited to attend. […]
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Democrats held fundraiser
BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats held their annual fundraiser at the Mill Hill Inn in Bethel on Aug. 26 and welcomed Maine Democratic Party chairman Ben Grant, vice-chair Janet Mills and Democratic National Committeeman Sen. Phil Bartlett as speakers. Marianne Bratton-Davies of Congressman Michaud’s campaign presented greetings from the congressman. Assistant Democratic leader Rep. […]
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Rimes still a go for Oxford Fair
OXFORD — Jackie Young, president of the Oxford County Agricultural Society, has confirmed that Grammy-winning artist LeAnn Rimes will perform at the Oxford Fair on Saturday, Sept. 15. “LeAnn’s management has assured us that she will perform as scheduled on September 15 at 8 p.m.,” Young said. Tickets are $5 and are available at the […]