Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law
Six of eight Oxford Hills School District towns report that a majority rejected changes to Maine’s absentee voting laws. Oxford and West Paris bucked the trend.
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Oxford Hills votes to seek state funding for new middle school
With all 8 towns reporting referendum results, 63% of voters in Maine School Administrative District 17 voted to move forward with a new $88 million state-funded middle school in Paris.
Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
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Nicole Carter was honored by Maine Press Association for reporting on the topics of business/economics and courts, and for scenic photojournalism.
Oxford Hills to vote Nov. 4 on seeking funds for new middle school
The referendum also asked voters if they also want a locally-funded larger gym and bleachers as well as a new outdoor learning center.
Bethel man carried on 11 generations of logging legacy in Maine
Bob Chadbourne, of Bethel, who died Sept. 17, continued building his family’s logging business, contributing to conservation and growing economy in western Maine.
Oxford Hills schools show improvement in absentee rate, safety, student success
Maine School Administrative District 17 has met or exceeded goals set for a three-year strategic plan, though math assessments remained flat amid a new curriculum program.
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Mollyockett Chorus presenting concert in Norway | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mollyockett Chorus, renowned a cappella singers, will perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St. Admission is $10 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the First Universalist Church of Norway. Each year the chorus adopts a theme for selecting…
Bangor football powers past Oxford Hills in A North semifinal
The Rams avenge last week’s loss with physical play on both sides of the ball.
Paris to hold special election Dec. 2 to fill 2 vacant select board seats
The Select Board needs to fill the seats vacated by Matthew Brackett in September and Michael Bailey in October in order to continue management of town affairs and finances.
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