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West Paris acquires Agnes Gray school in decisive vote
Residents spoke up for, and laid claim to, a shuttered elementary school during a weekend meeting.
Paris to hold special election Dec. 2 to fill 2 vacant select board seats
The Select Board needs to fill the seats vacated by Matthew Brackett in September and Michael Bailey in October in order to continue management of town affairs and finances.
Following suspension, Paris highway director resigns
James Hutchinson was placed on paid administrative leave Oct. 20 after the Maine Department of Environmental Protection cited Paris for erosion of repaired roads.
Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law
Six of eight Oxford Hills School District towns report that a majority rejected changes to Maine’s absentee voting laws. Oxford and West Paris bucked the trend.
Oxford Hills votes to seek state funding for new middle school
With all 8 towns reporting referendum results, 63% of voters in Maine School Administrative District 17 voted to move forward with a new $88 million state-funded middle school in Paris.
West Paris water officials to survey residents as part of federal grant process
Residents will be asked about household income, which may qualify the town for a $1 million grant for a new water tank.
The Nelsons step into the Grays shoes as funeral directors
Cliff and Mimi Gray are retiring; Eric and Erin Nelson will serve Gray’s families.
Oxford County budget starts out with a tax decrease, but unknown costs remain
The draft spending plan represents a $14.5 million tax assessment, which is 4.7% less than the current year. But ‘significant changes’ are likely.
Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
Advertiser Democrat reporter recognized for community journalism
Nicole Carter was honored by Maine Press Association for reporting on the topics of business/economics and courts, and for scenic photojournalism.
West Paris debates future of Agnes Gray property
More than 50 residents attended a public hearing to give input and ask questions about the town acquiring the vacated elementary school from Maine School Administrative District 17.
Another Paris select board member quits as road commissioner suspended
Personnel turnover continues as the board grapples with lack of quorum at future meetings.
Last call for fall foliage in Oxford Hills
Storms this week have knocked many of the colorful leaves off their branches around Pleasant Pond in Sumner.
Western Maine towns plan celebrations of Halloween
From big frights in Farmington to a Halloween dance in Peru, there’s something for ghouls of all ages.
West Paris man charged with drug trafficking, assault after attack on 2 police officers
Police arrested Heith Bernard after officers were called to a disturbance Oct. 15 at Dollar General in South Paris.
Man wanted on 8 warrants arrested after 12-hour standoff in Norway
Patrick McInnis was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after refusing to leave the Main Street home he formerly owned.
No Kings demonstration draws 700 to Norway, South Paris
People aged just months to 95 years, along with dogs, dinosaurs, chickens and flamingos, danced and waved for their vision of democracy in Oxford Hills on Saturday.
Weary Club wraps up season of conversation with refurbished porch
The Norway club was established more than 100 years ago as a place where locals could meet and share pastimes like playing cribbage, smoking, chewing tobacco, conversation and whittling.
600 jack-o’-lanterns on display at McLaughlin Garden & Homestead in South Paris
The 12th annual Halloween celebration is produced by and for the Oxford Hills community and runs Friday and Saturday night, organizers said.
Poland Spring cuts water use at several sites due to drought
The company has reduced the amount of water it pumps from its Maine springs, officials said.
Mexico man to be sentenced in 2022 slaying of stepson
Thomas Tellier was found guilty in July of fatally shooting his stepson Nicholas Trynor in 2022.
Oxford Hills kids get the drill on fire safety
Oct. 5-11 was Fire Prevention Week, presented by the National Fire Protection Association.
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