OXFORD — Oxford Hills School District administrators are holding meetings in district towns this month to share their educational vision and preliminary budget information. “The stakeholder meetings are a combo of our continuing vision initiative and a preliminary overview of state, federal and local revenues,” Superintendent Rick Colpitts said. The meetings began this month and […]
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Oxford groomers design coats of many colors
OXFORD — Designer dogs have come to the Oxford Hills. Anita Loring of Wash & Wag Dog Grooming and her partner, Charlene Delano, are experienced dog groomers who have decided to take on a new service: dyeing dogs and cats for any occasion. “We’re trying to bring some style to the Oxford Hills,” Delano said. […]
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Oxford Hills Christian Academy held comedy night
The 4th annual Comedy Night was recently hosted by Oxford Hills Christian Academy at the Hosanna Church in Welchville. OHCA alum Steve Corning, in front, senior Liz Donovan and junior KC Anderson kept the audience in stitches during an improv sketch.
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Oxford Hills School District locks in electric rate for three years
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills School District has inked a three-year power contract that could save the district about $34,700 in that time. Superintendent Rick Colpitts told the Board of Directors on Monday that he has accepted a three-year bid of .0611 per kilowatt hour from Maine Power Options Constellation Energy for nine “medium user” […]
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OHCHS project wins energy-efficiency award
OXFORD — The energy savings projects completed by Siemens Industry Inc. in the Oxford Hills School District has been recognized as one of the top two energy efficient projects in New England. Superintendent Rick Colpitts told the Board of Directors on Monday that the district was awarded a performance contract energy project honorable mention by […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — Mexico police Lt. Roy Hodsdon said members of the department have responded to 48 calls in the previous eight days. Arrests * Stephen Beauton, 50, of Backkingdom Road, Mexico, on a charge of domestic terrorizing at his home at 6:20 p.m., March 4. He was bailed from the Oxford County Jail on $1,000 […]
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No charges filed against Bethel driver, official says
OXFORD – No charges will be brought against a Bethel woman whose car crashed off Route 26 last summer, resulting in the death of her 8-year-old son. Jessica Thurston, 28, and her son Matthew, a student at Crescent Park Elementary School in Bethel, were injured Aug. 12 when her car crashed into a utility pole, […]
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Oxford Hills board shown in iPad proficiency
OXFORD – The Oxford Hills School District Board of Directors on Monday night received a lesson in iPad technology from elementary school children. A half dozen Otisfield Community School kindergarten students who have been learning their letters on iPads showed directors the results of their instruction. Principal Linda Park told the board that at the […]
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Caring for dogs NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care is in urgent need of foster homes, dog walkers and fundraising. An informational meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Norway Town Office. Oxford Hills no longer has a place for stray, abandoned or surrendered dogs to be placed. Thoughts and ideas […]