Liliana Tripp collects non-perishable food items on behalf of Helping Hands Food Pantry in Oxford for Thanksgiving, and raises funds to bring holiday happiness to senior citizens and unhoused children in Oxford county.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Help your local loons – slow down in that boat and get the lead out
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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A common loon sits on a nest along the shore of Lake Auburn. Loons need to nest along the shore, and boaters can ruin a nest by not regulating their wake near the shore.
Daryl Slover/Sun Journal
Summer in Maine for many means it is time to head to the countless lakes and ponds around the state for rest, relaxation, and making babies! At least that last one is what our iconic common loons are doing, though there is definitely no rest or relaxation for them.
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To the Editor:
My daughter lives in Oxford and has been homeschooling for a year and a half. One of the main goals of our homeschooling is to teach her to understand her role in her community and help others whenever possible. This fall we ran a food drive from our driveway and gathered over 1000 items and $300 for the local food pantry.
Liliana has a new goal. She is working on a compassion project for Social Studies. Her goal is to provide “gift bags” for homeless children in Oxford County. We plan to include hygiene items, hats and mittens, and some fun things for the children (crayons, snacks, coloring books, small games, etc.) I am reaching out to our local community for help filling this project. She is hoping to make 30 gift bags for the homeless children and will be filling bags until February 1, 2021. Please email me if this is something you would like to help with. [email protected]