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Paris-based school district budget passes on 3rd attempt
Maine School Administrative District 17’s original proposed budget was rejected at referendum June 11, and the second proposal was voted down Aug. 6.
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Oxford Hills school board approves revised English Language Arts standards
Maine Department of Education announced new standards back in 2020 but implementation was delayed statewide by the pandemic.
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Abatement and demo at former Oxford woolen mill to start in February
The former Robinson Woolen Mill on King Street will be redeveloped into affordable senior housing.
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Jessica Truman: Oxford Hills’ 2024 alumna of the year
PARIS — Norway resident and Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Class of 1992 graduate Jessica Carver Truman has been named Alumna of the Year. A longstanding tradition, each year the award recipient is honored during Homecoming Weekend. “Jessica is a proud Viking,” Principal Paul Bickford said in an email statement. “Having been active in athletics […]
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Rowe kids are on board with safety drills
Each Oxford Hills elementary school participates in bus safety training twice a year.
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A dozen new hires, but SAD 17 busing still an issue
PARIS — Despite hiring 10 new school bus and van drivers before the start of school (and two more recently), Transportation Department challenges remain in Oxford Hills, frustrating parents, their employers and district personnel focused on improving student absenteeism. Some parents took to their community pages on Facebook to commiserate over the issues. “Day 3 […]
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Plans for new Paris-area middle school progressing as new stakeholders join construction committee
Plans call for Oxford Hills’ next middle school to accommodate sixth, seventh and eighth grades, the model preferred by Maine Department of Education.
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SAD 17 snags $500K grant for school safety
The grant requires a $167,000 match, which is included in the district’s 2024-25 school budget proposal.
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Residents voice support for public education at most recent budget validation
PARIS — Funding public education in Oxford Hills has become a monthslong challenge this year. Schools opened at the end of August, but the school budget is still unresolved after voters twice rejected it. The process has been complicated by rising costs, the abrupt closure of Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris because of […]