Heather Manchester named permanent superintendent for Paris-based school district

Heather Manchester has held the interim position since last April.

Photo: Developer leads tour of Norway Odd Fellows Hall

A Falmouth developer leads tour of historic downtown building he plans to renovate into apartments and retail space.

Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 6, 2023

Photo: Axing snow and ice in Oxford

An Oxford firefighter uses the ladder truck to remove ice and snow from roof Monday morning.

Fires in Lisbon and Norway highlight cold snap

Fire crews from more than 20 communities were out between 4:30 and 6 a.m. Saturday fighting fires in Norway and Lisbon, and midday in Strong, as warming centers pop up all over the region to counter arctic temperatures.

Norway officials puzzled by decision to stop accepting wastewater treatment screenings

Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 3, 2023

Warming centers set up across the region

With deadly cold coming in on Friday, shelters have been set up in various areas through the weekend.

Oxford commissioners finalize plans for public safety radio network

The new system would replace one that is plagued by dead spots in the county.

Bethel’s Richard Blanco co-writes a play for Portland Stage

Blanco draws on his Bethel Maine experiences in a play he co-wrote with Vanessa Garcia, a Cuban American and Miamian like him