Things kick off Jan. 7 by reprising one of the more unique fundraising efforts from the early 1900s.
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Paris cancels special town meeting, purchases tractor
The board approved using $55,788 from the highway department equipment reserve account to purchase a Bobcat L28 diesel sidewalk tractor for clearing sidewalks.
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Paris asks for response from school district regarding Agnes Gray
A letter to the school district contends it did not follow proper statutory procedures before closing Agnes Gray.
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Oxford Hills school district approves $410K for facilities, transportation equipment
The school board approved a lease-purchase and heard Facilities Director Jason Lampert’s accomplishments.
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2 Oxford County commissioners step down after combined 50 years of service
Well-known Maine legislators Sawin Millett and Lisa Kiem will replace the two veterans when the new county term begins in January.
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Paris wants to spend $52,792 on sidewalk tractor
Residents will be asked to authorize the purchase at a special town meeting Dec. 23.
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Oxford Hills area school audits tech and security systems
SAD 17 technology director has focused on network upgrades and system updates.
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Paris discusses vacating legal complaint against school district
The complaint contends that the SAD 17 school district violated Maine law when closing down Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris in February due to unsafe conditions.
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Paris to modify cable agreements
The renegotiation of this agreement will allow the public access station and the town to continue collecting franchise fees on cable subscriptions as well as video streaming, or video service provider, subscriptions, in addition to being able to keep up with high definition transmission and other technology, Station Manager Peter Morton told the select board Nov. 25.
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Photo Album: Oxford Hills Christmas parade draws crowds
Parade enthusiasts line the route between Norway and South Paris on Saturday as local organizations, fire departments and nonprofits celebrate with the theme: “Home for the Holidays: Celebrating our Men and Women in Uniform.”