PARIS – The Strategic Planning Committee is set to present the SAD 17 Board of Directors with their plan for the school district’s future. Director Jared Cash, who chaired the committee, told directors at their Monday night meeting the committee is looking for feedback. The committee represents longtime community members, alumni, parents of students, former […]
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SAD 17 personnel complete office move
PARIS — SAD 17 administrators have moved into their new offices on the second floor of the Western Maine University and Community College Center at 232 Main St. “We are in,” Superintendent Rick Colpitts told school board members meeting in the new space for the first time Monday night. “The move is over. It feels […]
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Kiwanis: 41st annual pancake breakfast
PARIS — The Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club is gearing up for its 41st annual pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 20, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Look for the blue and yellow Kiwanis tent. On the menu are blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausage, hot coffee, juice and milk. The breakfast is […]
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Vendor fair benefits Canton man AUBURN — A benefit Sweet Summertime Vendor/Craft Fair and Raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Norway Savings Bank Arena, behind Shaw’s Supermarket. More crafters and vendors are welcomed. Contact Stephanie Bates by visiting www.facebook.com/stephanie.bates.7773 or call 207-740-3382. The event will benefit Alan […]
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Area students receive scholarships
EVANSTON, Ill. — High school students from Paris and Readfield are among the recent winners of National Merit Scholarships. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School student Kieran H. Sadler of Paris was given a $2,500 scholarship for his study of chemical engineering. The award was sponsored by by Tufts University. Maranacook Community School student Nicholas D. […]
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Oxford County deputies protest ‘low’ wages
PARIS — Deputies from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office held a protest Tuesday morning to highlight their ongoing labor dispute with the county. Around 10 deputies and members of Teamsters Local 340 marched in front of the Oxford County Courthouse on Western Avenue to bring attention to the ongoing battle to raise their wages. Deputies […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Bingham Forest Authority, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Groundbreaking ceremony for new fire-rescue station, 5:30 p.m., fire station Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Public hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to the General Assistance ordinance, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Public meeting on proposed zoning changes, 7 p.m., Casco […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Bingham Forest Authority, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford County Commission, 9 a.m., courthouse Rumford: Downtown Planning Committee, 4 p.m., Municipal Center Rumford: Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board, 5 p.m., Municipal Center Rumford: Charter Commission, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Woodstock: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office
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McLaughlin plans annual Garden Illuminated
PARIS — The magic of a garden twinkling with lights on a summer evening is yours to experience at the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s annual Garden Illuminated. It is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 19, with a rain date of July 26. The garden will be lit at dusk to create a magical effect. […]