SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College announces the dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester. Androscoggin County Auburn: Susan Akerley, Lani Cabral, Benjamin Clark, Cody Day, Emily Johnson, Jasmine Knight, Crystal Martin, Lindsey Simpson, Donielle Wilson. Durham: Danette Baines, Matthew Dimick, Tara Keller, Taylor Koenig, Lisa McGloin, Margaret Oliver, Kelsie-Mae Rioux. Greene: Joel Dumond. […]
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Hundreds apply for about 50 blackjack dealer jobs at Oxford Casino job fair
OXFORD — An estimated crowd of 500 ventured into the rain Saturday to apply for about 50 blackjack-dealer jobs at the Oxford Casino. It was the casino’s first job fair. Casino spokesman Scott Smith said the goal was to identify and develop a pool of about 100 individuals. “If we can find 50 dealers, we’ll […]
Annual trout, conifer and plant sale to begin
Trout stocking workshops to take place March 31 PARIS — Each year the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Native Conservation Plant Sale of evergreen seedlings, trees, shrubs, ferns, vines, groundcovers and perennials. The proceeds of this sale support the programming offered by the Conservation District in Oxford County. Conifers (evergreens) are […]
Oxford Hills schools take one too many snow days
OXFORD — It may not have been a very snowy winter, but the Oxford Hills School District is out of snow days. SAD 17 canceled classes Thursday when at least 7 inches of snow pelted the region throughout the day. It was the seventh snow day of the school year. “Our calendar had six storm […]
Custodians Chinese Auction to take place March 10
OXFORD HILLS — Donations are needed for the eighth annual SAD 17 Head Custodians Chinese Auction. It is their largest fundraiser and the funds are for scholarships the organization awards to Oxford Hills students continuing their education beyond high school. Donations can be dropped off with any of the head custodians in the schools of […]
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Church activities SUMNER — Pastor Howard MacMullen invites the neighbors of the Congregational Church of East Sumner to join in the upcoming activities: Senior lunch and bingo take place every third Wednesday of the month at noon. Knitting group also takes place on third Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Bible Study is held at […]
Oxford Casino hiring 50 dealers
OXFORD — The Oxford Casino will hold a job fair Saturday, March 3, for applicants to fill more than 50 openings for table-game dealers, according to a release from the company. Jack Sours, vice president and general manager of The Oxford Casino, called the job fair “the first of many.” “While this first job fair […]
Repair for straw bag, quilt sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a straw carry-all. The straw surrounding the handles has split such that it no longer encases the handle. Is there anyone locally, or even within the state of Maine, who can do repairs on straw bags? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots is not sure if someone will […]
Buyer interest shown in Oxford Post Office building
OXFORD – The Oxford Post Office building has drawn some interest since being put up for sale last year, an agent said. The property at 98 Pleasant St. is owned by the estate of Elizabeth M. Robinson, according to her son and legal representative George B. Robinson of Otisfield. The asking price is $129,000. Tom […]
Free school and community gardening course offered
RUMFORD — Area businesses, organizations and teachers can learn how to organize a school or community garden during a five-week course offered through the Oxford County Cooperative Extension Service. The five, two-hour sessions are free and will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 29 at Mountain Valley High School. They are open to people from the […]