Troy Ripley replaces Julia Lester, who resigned earlier this month.
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Responsible Pet Care sees fewer donations, higher medical costs
It costs about $470,000 a year to operate the no-kill shelter in Paris.
SAD 17 puts gender identity policy on hold
School board approves policy committee’s recommendation to table proposed policy ACAAA.
Directors from Oxford, Paris resign from SAD 17 school board
A list of district, staff and student achievement was overshadowed by controversy about a student gender identity policy.
Oxford Hills vocational students selling refurbished bikes in time for Christmas
PARIS – About 20 bikes refurbished by students at Oxford Hills Technical School are up for sale just in time for Christmas. “We list the bikes online,” instructor David Knightly said. “We have a marketplace page on Facebook. And I’ll list on Lewiston-Auburn Marketplace, or swap and sell pages locally.” The online sale site is […]
SAD 17 board: No comment on Paris recall petition
PARIS — After an emergency meeting in executive session for 90 minutes, Maine School Administrative District 17 voted to make no statement on a petition circulated in Paris to recall two of its school board district’s directors who, last month, voted to approve the first reading of proposed ACAAA Student Identity Policy. Last month Paris […]
Paris sets vote on recalling school directors for Jan. 10
Julia Lester and Sarah Otterson were cited for their support of a student gender identity policy.
Heather Manchester puts collaboration at the heart of school leadership
Interim Oxford Hills schools Superintendent Heather Manchester became a unifying leader after months of unrest.
Paris selectmen accept petitions to recall 2 school directors; voters to decide
Nearly 700 residents signed the recall petition sparked by the directors’ support of a gender identity policy being considered by the Oxford Hills school board.
Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce plans Christmas Parade
The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce plans to host the annual Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. The parade takes place on Main Street in Norway near Café Nomad, ending in Market Square, Paris. Northeast Bank will bring the Kora Mini Racers and Drifters back. Santa and Mrs. Claus can be seen after […]