Oxford Duck Race

OXFORD — The Oxford Duck Race will be held on Saturday, September 10, at 2 p.m. on the King Street Bridge. Tickets are $5 each and are being sold at the Oxford Town Office, Polly’s, Record Lumber, Smedberg’s, Crestholm Farm and Key Bank. First prize is $200, second prize is $150, third prize is $100 and the last duck is $100.

Tax, rent help offered

NORWAY — The Property Tax and Rent Refund "Circuitbreaker" program will take place at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth Street in Norway, on Wednesdays, September 21 through October 19.

The SeniorsPlus Mobile office will be assisting the general public with Tax and Rent applications. An appointment is required; call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.

MSHCC resident turns 102

SOUTH PARIS — On Thursday, July 21 longtime resident Phemie Russell gathered with family and friends at the Market Square Health Care Center and celebrated her 102nd birthday. She was surrounded by three generations of family members who traveled from around the state to be a part of the celebration. The dining hall was full as residents and family members sang "Happy Birthday" as her lunch was served.

Jugtown Plains walk held

OTISFIELD — Sponsored by the Otisfield Conservation Committee, a site walk was held into the sensitive area of the Jugtown Plains on July 8. This conserved parcel of land of 3000 acres is located in portions of Naples, Otisfield and Casco. Owned by the Hancock Lumber Company, the conservation easement is held by the Maine Department of Conservation. This area was one of the early locations of settlement in the region. Today the houses are gone, even the cellar holes are hard to find, but a small population of Pitch Pine still exists in the sensitive area.