PARIS — The SAD 17 Board of Directors were told at its May 21 meeting that seven students were suspended from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School after they arrived at the May 12 prom under the influence of an illegal substance. The issue was brought to the table by Director Bob Jewell who asked why there […]
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Board told Oxford Hills promgoers suspended for alleged drug activity
PARIS – Seven students were suspended from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School after they arrived at the May 12 prom allegedly under the influence of an illegal substance, according to information at Monday night’s SAD 17 board meeting. Principal Ted Moccia told the board that seven students “engaged in illegal activities” prior to the prom, […]
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Police search for missing Paris man
PARIS – The Paris Police Department are asking for help locating a South Paris man who has been missing since the night of May 14. Det. Sgt. Michael Dailey said that Jason Hodgdon was last seen on High Street in Paris wearing blue jeans, a dark t-shirt, and a black hoodie. According to social media, […]
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SAD 17 board OKs budget
PARIS — The SAD 17 board of directors approved a $39.97 million budget Monday night and an agreement with a Chinese high school to allow those students to get a diploma from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The budget is $228,929 less than this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The Budget Committee recommended its […]
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Paris residents get info on marijuana law
PARIS — District Attorney Andrew Robinson told residents Monday night at a public hearing on a town recreational marijuana ordinance that “it won’t just be a free-for-all just because retail marijuana is legal.” “There are still going to be some strict regulations on the state level, strict regulations with municipalities, and people still need to […]
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Oxford Hills teacher honored as Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills has announced the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow Award to Richard Cormier. Cormier has been a teacher for Oxford Hills Technical School for 29 years. The presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow recognition is the Rotary Foundation’s way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution […]
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Newry native chosen as Veteran of the Month at Maine Veterans Home
PARIS — The Maine Veterans’ Home has named Frederic Owen Wight, Army E3 corporal, as its Veteran of the Month. Wight was born in Newry on April 12, 1932. He attended Gould Academy in Bethel, graduating in 1950. In 1954 Wight enlisted in the Army and served at Ft. Benning, Georgia, initially, then at Ft. […]
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Fire-damaged dog-grooming business to reopen
OXFORD — A South Paris dog-grooming business, destroyed by fire in February, is expected to reopen in the coming weeks. Nicole Nickerson, owner of Pampered Pups, said she is renting space at the Oxford Mini Mall at 1600 Main St. “It’s the building that has the Subway in it,” Nickerson said. “I’m working on setting […]
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SAD 17 school construction still waiting for state
PARIS — School officials will have to wait at least another month or two for a decision from the Maine Department of Education on whether funding will be available to renovate or rebuild to local schools. “The release of the major capital construction list has been delayed yet again,” Superintendent Rick Colpitts said at a […]
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Community gardeners prepare beds
PARIS — Oxford County community gardeners gathered Saturday on Park Street to prepare raised beds for the growing season. Gardeners Growing Healthy Communities, a volunteer-based nonprofit, began three years ago and has since been providing fresh vegetables to the community. The garden is on land owned by the Oxford Hills Law firm. Partner Linda Russell offered […]