NORWAY – Once a length of sparsely filled store fronts, over recent years Main Street Norway has evolved into a neighborhood of diverse independent retailers. Each has its niche and they look out for each other. “When I moved to the area 20 years ago, Norway was so different,” recalls Adrienne Cote, who this month […]
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Communities on Thompson Lake look to future of dam
Selectmen representing Casco, Otisfield, Oxford and Poland meet Thursday night to discuss preserving facility.
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SAD 17 facilities upgrades completed
Security improvements at three schools in the district expected to be finished by Sept. 25.
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Otisfield rehabber gives orphaned wildlife second chance
Dedicated rehabilitators in Maine to provide care when necessary.
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Communities on Thompson Lake look to future of dam
Selectmen representing Casco, Otisfield, Oxford and Poland meet Thursday night to discuss preserving facility.
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Parents zoom in for direction from SAD 17
PARIS — Last week SAD 17 administrators hosted two Zoom conferences for parents to have specific questions and concerns addressed. At that time more than 20% of students had not been registered for in-class or distance learning. Many decisions and policies have to be finalized. It is likely that the larger, multi-community schools will need to […]
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Harrison family turns quarantine into adventure
HARRISON — The Baker family – parents Robert and Emily, sixth-grader Aiden and fourth-grader Mariah – generally lead an active outdoor life, hiking, skiing, running and biking. But remote learning and sheltering in place inspired them to kick up their adventures several notches. Not only have they gone new places but they spent quarantine days […]
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OHTS looks towards reopening
PARIS — Maine Vocational Region 11 is finalizing its plans to reopen Oxford Hills Technical School on Aug. 31. “We intend to provide in-person instruction for students enrolled in full technical programs at OHTS,” said Program Director Paul Bickford. “The nature of our courses is hands-on and experiential, but we are also working on ways […]
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Bryant Pond 4-H Camp succeeding in educational mission during pandemic
A smartphone, activity kits and backpacks connect quarantined youth to natural world.