Thu, May 23, 2013

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  • Smart Meter opt-out options weighed

    AREA — Residents may be able to opt-out of smart meters, but it will cost them more, if a plan developed by the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC), is implemented. 

    The PUC, which regulates Central Maine Power (CMP), outlined a plan that would provide options for those uncomfortable with smart meters, but require them to pay to keep their old meters.

  • Library staff, customers, need help to avoid heat

    CHARITABLE CHECK — Stephen and Phyllis Klapp hand a donation to Library Coordinator Mike Dignan to help the library install a central cooling system. All patrons of the library are encouraged to make a donation toward the cause.

  • County, town to discuss airport ownership

    OXFORD — County officials would like the town of Oxford to take on some responsibility for the local airport, but Oxford's town manager is skeptical of the idea.

    Located off Route 26 in Oxford, the land that Oxford County Regional Airport (OCRA) is located on has always been maintained with county funds, but County Administrator Scott Cole says that the planned casino in Oxford is one reason to re-examine that tradition.

  • Cottage Street work progressing rapidly

    QUICK WORK — Workers with Bedard Excavation dig into Cottage Street to lay new sewer and water lines. Work is expected to be completed in May, well ahead of the original timeline.

  • Oxford sewage study projects 200,000 gallons a day

    OXFORD — There might be a lot more sewage in Oxford soon, and the Oxford Board of Selectmen heard an engineering report on different ways to deal with it during an April 21 meeting.

    The report was commissioned as part of an ongoing effort to provide sewer services to properties along Route 26.

    In the future, 209,000 gallons a day of sewage could be generated in the town, with a maximum daily rate of 627,000 gallons.

  • The ice is finally out!

    NORWAY — Dexter Turner has been declared champion of the Advertiser Democrat's annual Ice-Out competition.

    Six people correctly predicted that  Lake Penneseewassee would be thawed on April 21, but only one could be king.

  • Court reduces hours

    SOUTH PARIS — Due to serious budget limitations, the Judicial Branch is currently experiencing a staffing shortage. As a result, the Judicial Branch has had to reduce the hours the clerk's office is open to the public.

    Effective immediately the clerk's office will be closed to the public on the following non-court days:

    Friday, April 29 - 1-3 p.m.

    Thursday, June 16 - 1-3 p.m.

    Friday, June 17 - 1-3 p.m.

    Monday, June 20 - 1-3 p.m.

    Thursday, June 23 - 1-3 p.m.

    Wednesday, June 29 a.m. - 1-3 p.m.

    Friday, July 1, 1-3 p.m.

  • Local speaks on world of gems, minerals

    WOODSTOCK — On the second Thursday of most months, the Whitman Memorial Library, in Woodstock, invites a local resident to come in and speak on a wide variety of topics.

    This month's speaker was Dennis Gross, owner of the Mineral Collector, a rock shop in Woodstock.

  • Town land to be converted to parking space

    NORWAY — Cooperation can work to the mutual advantage of the town and a local bank, said Norway Town Manager David Holt.

    A town-owned building next to the the town office on Danforth Street, which was purchased in 2001 from late resident Herbert Roberts, was demolished on April 19.

  • The many faces of the Oxford Hills

    ALWAYS A SMILE – Bobby Lebroke has been working at the Transfer Station for over 16 years. His main job is working with recycling.

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