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REGION More than a year after the pandemic came to Oxford Hills some things have settled down a bit. Early shortages of staples like pasta, canned soup, toilet paper and kitty litter seem to be in the rear view mirror. The economy meter is ticking its way in the right direction. Mainers can anticipate shedding their face coverings – at least in outdoor settings.
One phenomenon, or consequence, of the pandemic seems to be holding on: decluttering. A productive way to pass the time while sheltering in place, the movement of hardcore cleaning has become a thing.
Per Maine governor’s mandate, recycling centers across the state closed down last spring during the public health emergency. Looking for ways to make it easier for residents to properly recycle and dispose of large items, Oxford eliminated its transfer station disposal coupons and charges for all materials except construction debris. When the town’s transfer station reopened, the stream of people getting