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07/27/2024

The house's prospective buyers say the inside is mostly gutted with all the demolition materials piled in the basement stairwell, with no access to the second floor other than a ladder.

The Select Board appointed the Planning Board as the Historic Review Committee to see if the property can be torn down.

07/25/2024

Otisfield’s Resilience Committee is inviting residents of the town to attend its first Resilience Gathering, Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Community Center, where they will share project updates and ideas and complimentary.

OTISFIELD — Otisfield’s Resilience Committee is inviting residents of the town to attend its first Resilience Gathering, Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Community Center, where they will share project updates and ideas. A complimentary lunch is being provided, catered by Steve’s ...

07/25/2024

Her vehicle was struck by a pickup truck and police have charged the driver with having false license plates.

07/25/2024

Brothers Scott and Mike Gilbert are part of South Paris' Market Square legacy. Now they have brought in new partners who will eventually call The Square restaurant their own.

After 40 years, Scott and Mike Gilbert have decided to bow out as owners of the popular South Paris restaurant, The Square. Its hand-picked new owner, Chris Dresser, started his career in the kitchen as dishwasher – just like the Gilbert Brothers.

07/25/2024

All articles on SAD 17's 2024-25 budget warrant were approved Tuesday night. The $50.5 million school budget is set for a referendum vote August 6.

Maine School Administrative District 17's 2024-25 budget was approved and will be put to a referendum vote Aug. 6.

07/23/2024

Deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Bridgton Police Department responded to Waterford Road and Depot Street in Harrison and found blood in the road after receiving numerous reports of people hearing “several gunshots and screaming in the area.”

Vincent M. Martin, 30, Waterford Road, Harrison, was arrested at his home hours after the alleged shooting at 7:38 a.m. Saturday morning.

07/23/2024

Budget validation hearing for SAD 17 new school budget is Tuesday 6 p.m. at The Forum at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

The public meeting to present 11 budget articles will start Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School's Forum. The referendum vote is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6, at each town's polling location.

07/19/2024

Kenton Knowles has been running with Poland's Panther Track Club since he was four. At eight, he's competing at the USA Track & Field Junior National Olympics July 22-28 in Texas.

Kenton Knowles has been running with Poland's Panther Track Club since he was four. At eight, he's competing in the National Junior Olympics.

07/19/2024

With Oxford’s regularly scheduled selectmen’s meeting canceled because it fell on the Independence Day holiday, the board scheduled a special meeting to review and vote on 31 property tax abatement requests.

With no bids submitted for repairs to Oxford's Public Safety Building, selectmen tabled discussion on the issue.

07/18/2024

Lindsay Kay — who has more than 20 years of experience in fund accounting, grant application, and payroll — will be the county’s new finance director.

07/18/2024

Paris Director Troy Ripley and Waterford Director Kitty Winship were reelected as Chair and Vice-Chair of Maine School Administrative District 17’s school board during the district’s Monday business meeting.

A public hearing on the revised budget of $50.5 million will be July 23. The referendum vote is scheduled for Aug. 6.

07/18/2024

A common theme among those who shared memories was how Ben, who also served as a preacher, religious camp counselor, and Bible teacher, would spend time visiting in the homes of many families.

07/18/2024

“I wanted everyone to get out of here for less than $10. That’s why I run the special., " said owner Andrew Lutwin, who runs the traveling hot dog cart with his wife, Margaux Babineau.

The daily $8 lunch special includes two hot dogs, a bag of chips, and a drink.

07/18/2024

Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative is planning a three-story, 17-unit affordable housing building and is seeking funding from MaineHousing’s Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program.

07/18/2024

West Paris resident Donna DiConzo requested that security cameras be placed outside Agnes Gray Elementary School after equipment was vandalized and destroyed last month.

Vandals wreaked havoc on the schools outdoor education yurt and other equipment sometime between June 27-July 1.

07/16/2024

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison Town Office.

After negotiating a per-call rate of $282 with the town of Bridgton, United Ambulance Service has notified surrounding towns they will be charged the same.

07/12/2024

“These pavilions will support outdoor learning at each school,” Superintendent Heather Manchester explained in her report to school board directors back in February. “The goal is for each school to have an outdoor learning classroom, a school garden, and a trail.”

OXFORD — Maine School Administrative District 17 continues to demonstrate its commitment as Maine’s leading model for incorporating outdoor education into its curriculum. This strategy was unrolled back in 2021 by the district’s outdoor education coach Sarah Timm and Agnes Gray Elementary Scho...

07/11/2024

Lt. Justin Cummings will serve as second-in-command of the department, under current interim Police Chief, Det. Alan Coffin.

Lt. Justin Cummings will be paid $38.85 an hour, for an annual salary of $80,808, which was approved as part of the municipal budget at annual town meeting in June, Town Manager Natalie Andrews said.

07/11/2024

The Norway Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Alan Day Community Garden.

The Norway Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 5-8 p.m.at Alan Day Community Garden.

07/11/2024

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School junior Cedar Worster has been appointed as student representative to the Maine State Board of Education for Congressional District 2.

Cedar Worster will represent District 2 in Augusta during her junior and senior years.

07/11/2024

Locals of all ages flocked to McLaughlin Garden and Homestead last Tuesday to spend the evening with Lewiston’s Mr. Drew and His Animals Too.

Mr. Drew's message for misunderstood animals and for life: 'If you're scared of something, the more you learn about it the less scared you're going to be.'

07/11/2024

West Paris Water District says it expects the problem to be resolved by Aug. 1, following installation of a new reservoir roof and chlorination of the water.

West Paris Water District says it expects the problem to be resolved by Aug. 1, following installation of a new reservoir roof and chlorination of the water.

07/11/2024

According to his separation agreement, the town will former police chief Michael Dailey eight weeks of wages totaling $11,033.60, as well as accrued and unused vacation time valued at $9,654.40, for a total $20,688.

Paris will be paying former police chief Michael Dailey eight weeks of wages totaling $11,033.60, as well as accrued and unused vacation time with a value of $9,654.40, for a total $20,688 payout.

07/05/2024

The Norway Farmers Market is underway at Alan Day Community Garden. Runs every Friday 5-8 p.m. all summer.

The Norway Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 5-8 p.m.at Alan Day Community Garden.

06/28/2024

Curator Ben Conant has been gathering and overseeing a vast array of materials for decades.

06/28/2024

We were saddened today to hear of Oxford Hill's mighty historian Ben Conant, a treasure of the community. Ben passed away Monday.

We had the pleasure of hearing him speak last week at Paris Cape Historical Society's monthly meeting.

Please share your memories and thoughts of Ben. We will include as many as possible in a newspaper tribute publishing next Thursday.

Rest in peace Ben. It was a pleasure to know you.

06/28/2024

Pendarrin Cayer plans to join the U.S. Army Reserves as a heavy transport operator immediately following his 18th birthday in August.

06/27/2024

The meeting will be held Saturday at the Community Hall on Oxford Road, starting at 9 a.m.

Otisfield's annual town meeting will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Community Hall, located at 292 SR 121