Advertiser Democrat

01/08/2026

Water district customers in the Trap Corner neighborhood are under a boil water order due to a water main break.

The affected area is by the corner of Bethel and Main streets and extends to residences around Pioneer Street.

01/02/2026

We share our trails with woodland creatures.

12/03/2025

The Paris select board is back up to five representatives. Rob Federico was elected to serve out an 18-month select board term and Scott Buffington to a seat that expires in June.

Scott Buffington is a former selectman who has been critical of Paris' budgets and finances. Rob Federico Sr. is Norway's former police chief.

11/25/2025

If you missed candidates' night at the Paris Fire Station last night, we've queried all six running for two vacant select board series and have published their statements. The special election is Dec. 2, 4-8 p.m. at Town Office.

After two resignations, Paris' select board was left with the minimum needed for a quorum to conduct business. A special election to fill out the five-member panel will be held Tuesday at Paris Town Office, 4-8 p.m.

11/11/2025

Residents debated and voted on Agnes Gray Elementary School's future Saturday during a special town meeting. They ayes had it 109-2 and discussions were just as one-sided.

Residents spoke up for, and laid claim to, a shuttered elementary school during a weekend meeting.

11/08/2025

IN PARIS: There will be a special election Dec. 2 (4-8 p.m.) to fill two vacated select board seats, one to complete a six-month term and the other for 18 months.

Nomination papers are available at Town Office and must be signed and returned by Nov. 18.

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.

10/24/2025

What to do with Agnes Gray and the six acres it sits on?

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.

10/24/2025

Pleasant Pond in Sumner

Storms this week have knocked many of the colorful leaves off their branches around Pleasant Pond in Sumner.

10/22/2025

UPDATE: A Norway standoff came to an end after 12 hours when the suspect, who had barricaded himself at his 168 Main Street home, was arrested by Maine State Police.

Police were attempting to serve a warrant at a Main Street building Tuesday morning.

10/21/2025

Maine State Police has sent its tactical team to 168 Main Street in Norway.

Police were attempting to serve a warrant at a Main Street building Wednesday morning.