OXFORD — Norway, Oxford, Paris and Poland could save 75 to 80 percent on streetlights if they switch to energy-saving LEDs, a representative of RealTerm Energy told officials Wednesday night at the Municipal Center. Paul Vesel of RealTerm Energy of Annapolis, Maryland, explained to managers and selectmen of the four towns steps to convert the […]
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Oxford County commission taking up bridge request
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Oxford County courthouse on Western Avenue. One item for discussion is a request for a bridge on the privately owned Lincoln Pond Road in Parkertown Township. The issue arose after several camp owners in the northern unorganized territory asked commissioners […]
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Talk slated on opiods, homeless BETHEL — Brian Loring of Preble Street, working with the homeless in Portland, will speak on the opioid addiction as it affects the homeless population in a talk at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at the West Parish Congregational Church. The church is sponsoring a potluck supper at 6 p.m. […]
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Streaked Mountain School may move
PARIS — Some School Administrative District 17 directors say it’s time to close the doors of the Streaked Mountain School on lower Main Street in Norway. The full board is expected to hear a proposal at its March 5 meeting on what it would cost to move students and staff to a new facility. The decision […]
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Paris may add more info to Town Meeting warrants
PARIS — Paris Selectman Gary Vaughn raised the idea at the February 12 selectboard meeting of altering the way the questions that will appear on the ballot at Town Meeting in June. “I would like to have the board give some thought and consideration, I’ve been thinking a lot about the annual town report and […]
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Paris Public Library to host Trivia Night
PARIS — The Paris Public Library challenges all Oxford Hills Trivia aficionados to participate in its first Trivia Night and earn the title of “Totally Triumphant Trivia Titans.” The library will host a trivia contest at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Deering Memorial Community Center, located next to the library. Contenders can compete […]
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Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School lists honor roll
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has announced the secod-quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year. High Honors Grade nine: Derek Brooker, Rowan Cayer, Aleena Chase, Cassidy Dumont, Bram Dustin, Logan Keane, Lauren Kimball, Molly Littlefield, Lexi Mack, Raine McGinnis, Genevieve Montagna, Kara Moxcey and Atticus Soehren. Grade 10: Samuel Morton, Marissa Paine […]
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Workshop series to kick off with maple syrup production
PARIS — “Maple Syrup Production for Beginners” will be first in a series of late winter/spring workshops sponsored by Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District. The workshop is for those who would like to learn what it takes to produce a little maple syrup for family use. Whether tapping a couple of trees or […]
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Paris Public Library to honor Black History Month
PARIS — Best-selling author and writing coach Roger Housden said, “Everything I know about being human has been deepened by the poems I’ve read.” The artistry of poetry can offer knowledge and deep understanding in a succinct form. People of all ages are invited to join the Paris Public Library in the Children’s Room at […]
