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An electric vehicle plugged into an outdoor charging station

EVs in Oxford: ‘Fun to drive’

How many people in Oxford drive electric vehicles? More than you'd think, Board President James Rubenstein writes. He spoke to a dozen EV owners about their experiences.
James Rubenstein Mar 22, 2025
A cylindrical tube labeled "Edison Records"

Media Matters: The sound of music … Edison to Elvis

Technological revolutions in sound recording have driven revolutions in the way we connect with the world, especially music, writes columnist Richard Campbell.
Richard Campbell Mar 16, 2025
A statue of a Cossack riding a horse in the Dubno town square

A conversation with the mayor of Dubno, Ukraine, three years after the Russian invasion

Guest columnist Stephen Norris spoke with the mayor of Dubno, Ukraine, Oxford's Sister City, about how the Russian invasion three years ago has transformed life in the country.
Guest Columnist Mar 15, 2025
Shepherd's pie with cinnamon sticks arranged in the shape of pi on top

Celebrating America’s exclusive mathematical holiday — Pi Day

The celebration of Pi Day is uniquely American thanks to the way we write dates.
James Rubenstein Mar 14, 2025
Allan Winkler stands next to a sign at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro

Reflections: Aging

Years ago, columnist Allan Winkler's daughter informed him that he was middle-aged. Since then, he's embraced the relentless process of getting older.
Allan Winkler Mar 12, 2025
Keenan Thomas holds a mushroom

The fun-guys and gals behind Oxford’s mushroom market

Oxford has multiple sources for year-round locally grown mushrooms.
James Rubenstein Mar 12, 2025
A black and white portrait of Helen Peabody

Local Legends: A principled principal

Helen Peabody was one of the most important figures in the history of the Western College for Women.
Brad Spurlock Mar 9, 2025

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