President Barack Obama and the Democrats in Washington want the taxpayers to forgive the bill for some of the billions in college debt that young people have accumulated. There are currently two bills relating to this. In the House, H.R. 4170 refers to cutting the interest and forgiving some loans; for example, the remainder of […]
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Auto Racing: ACT 150 opens new season at Oxford on Sunday
OXFORD — After a long, drawn-out spring that delivered chilling March winds throughout April and well into May, summer-like conditions are in the forecast just in time for the opening of the local racing season. Oxford Plains Speedway swings open its gates Sunday afternoon with the Armed Forces Day ACT 150, the fourth event on […]
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Oxford selectmen OK articles for efficiency loan ordinance
OXFORD — Selectmen approved two more articles to the town meeting warrant Thursday, both involving the Property Assessed Clean Energy program through Efficiency Maine. The PACE program provides loans to Maine residents for energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. For a resident to participate in the program, which is administered by Efficiency Maine, their town […]
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Lake front clean-up NORWAY — Fourteen people braved the hatching black flies to help pick up litter and rake at Lake Pennesseewassee Park during the annual spring clean up. The volunteers represented themselves, New Balance, Cub Scout Pack 130, Don’s Redemption, Oxford Hills Boosters, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Healthy Oxford Hills, Weston Chandler Funeral […]
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Score to offer social media workshop in Norway
NORWAY — Oxford Hills SCORE, Bethel Area Chamber, Oxford Hills Chamber and Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber will offer a fast-paced workshop designed for today’s changing marketing needs on May 23. The three-hour program will be aimed at generating online leads and driving traffic to your business using social media. Rich Brooks of New Flyte […]
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Head Start directors brace for cuts, helping fewer kids
If the Legislature approves new cuts to Head Start, Betsy Norcross Plourde says she would have to drop 25 children and let go of up to 10 staffers in Androscoggin County. Deb Florenz is looking at cutting 18 children and five staff in Oxford and Franklin counties. Both program directors said Monday that they would […]
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Oxford Federal Credit Union gives to many food pantries
OXFORD — Oxford Federal Credit Union presented 10 food pantries in Oxford County with checks to help stock their shelves throughout the spring. Oxford Federal Credit Union’s members raised more than $1,200 for the program through the sale of candles and Music of Mainers CDs throughout the year. The following groups received checks from OFCU: […]
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Oxford plans sewage plant in Welchville village
OXFORD — An $18.6 million sewage treatment plant and collection systems is planned at the Welchville Dam to handle waste from more businesses expected along the Route 26 corridor, Town Manager Michael Chammings said. With Oxford Casino opening soon and businesses such as hotels and restaurants eying the corridor in the southern end of town, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Wayne C. Lane, 53, of Rumford, May 7, domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime, $1,000 cash bail, Rumford Police Department. * Michael P. Higgins, 29, of Oxford, May 8, violation of bail condition and receiving stolen property, Oxford Police […]
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Theodore C. Durgan
AUBURN — Theodore C. Durgan, 68, of Oxford passed away Monday, May 7, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. He was born in Portland, Aug. 10, 1943, son of Carl C. and Virginia (Burnham) Durgan. Theodore proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years in the […]