ORONO — A $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a four-year statewide collaborative project led by the University of Maine to foster resilient forest communities in Maine. Maine-FOREST, or Forest-based Opportunities for Resilient Economy, Sustainability and Technology, will expand the state’s research and educational capacity to connect human and ecosystem focused […]
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Oxford Hills loses its treasury of the last 2 centuries, and its treasure historian Ben Conant
Ben Conant, a font of history and faith, passed away June 24.
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Learning pavilions are popping up all over Oxford Hills
OXFORD — Maine School Administrative District 17 continues to demonstrate its commitment as Maine’s leading model for incorporating outdoor education into its curriculum. This strategy was unrolled back in 2021 by the district’s outdoor education coach Sarah Timm and Agnes Gray Elementary School’s former principal, Beth Clarke. Using a Rethinking Remote Education Ventures (RREV) and […]
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Otisfield elects two, reelects one to Select Board at annual town meeting
At last year’s town meeting, residents voted to expand from a three- to a five-person Select Board, effective this year.
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Oxford Hills Tech School sends student-built spec house to new home
With support provided by Turn Key Homes and Hammond Lumber, students are making homebuilding their classroom.
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Saturday, Otisfield voters will vote to seat 5-person select board
Otisfield’s annual town meeting will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Community Hall, located at 292 SR 121
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Paris-based school district sets schedule for new round of budget work
A public hearing to present a revised budget is scheduled for July 23.
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Oxford County EMA director honored for guiding region through the worst
PARIS — Director for Oxford County’s Emergency Management Agency, Allyson Hill, has been recognized by her peers with not one but two awards during the Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference in Augusta last month. One is from the Maine Association of Emergency Managers. The plaque reads “in recognition for putting service ahead of self in the field […]
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Paris-area’s school budget got voted down. What happens next?
Municipal and county spending is also up across Maine, but voters seem to be targeting public education to send a message about taxpayer-supported budget restraint.
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Harrison voters deny Town Office employees 4% raise
Town faces deficit due to increased health care benefits.