World’s Fair supper HARRISON — The Waterford World’s Fair will have their next public supper on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main St. (also Route 117). The menu will be Dana’s famous baked stuffed haddock with potato, vegetables, cole slaw, rolls, drink and a slice of homemade pie for $8 […]
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O’Neill announces candidacy for House District 100
OXFORD — Colin O’Neill of Oxford has announced his candidacy for House District 100, representing Oxford, Otisfield and Mechanic Falls. That seat is presently held by Rep. James Hamper, R-Oxford. In his news release announcement, O’Neill said, “The state of Maine has a problem: too many Mainers leaving the state for education, for jobs, for […]
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Advertiser Democrat wins prestigious award in journalism
NEW YORK — The Advertiser Democrat has earned one of journalism’s top honors, the prestigious George Polk Award for Local Reporting. Other Polk recipients include The New York Times, The New Yorker and The Wall Street Journal. The award recognizes Editor A.M. Sheehan and Assistant Editor Matt Hongoltz-Hetling for their in-depth report on the shocking […]
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Oxford briefs: Selectmen eye building pier
OXFORD — The following items were discussed at the Feb. 16 meeting of the Board of Selectmen: Lake Street pier At the instruction of the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Michael Chammings researched the feasibility of installing a pier in Thompson Lake off the end of Lake Street. On Thursday, Chammings submitted a proposal from […]
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‘Better angels’ PARIS — The Sunday, Feb. 19, worship service at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street will be led by Silver Moore-Leamon. The title of the 10 a.m. service is “Our Better Angels.” Music is under the direction of Joyce Franklin and Sunday School is under the direction of Renee Wales. Coffee and […]
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Superintendents seek details on governor’s education proposal
RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward said a first impression to a proposal by Department of Education Commissioner Steve Bowen and Gov. Paul LePage to make significant changes to education may not be as bad as it looks. “We need to know the details,” he said. One of the proposals is to remove a prohibition against […]
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Oxford voters approve TIFagreements
OXFORD — On a 44-11 vote, town meeting attendees approved a tax incrementing financing agreement Monday night that covers the site of the future Oxford casino and other business property along Route 26. Voters also agreed 44-10 to amend the existing TIF for Walmart from 12 to 30 years to help pay for debt incurred […]
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Former Auburn Lanes, aid for schools earn responses
A Sunday story announcing the decision to demolish the old Auburn Lanes facility on Main and Academy streets in order to build a five-unit apartment complex prompted several comments, including this one from Ray Frechette of Sioux Falls, S.D. According to the article, the project would cost an estimated $1.25 million and would be paid for […]