Special election set to fill Paris board vacancies

Nomination papers for two vacancies on the Board of Selectmen can be taken out July 22. A special election will be held Aug. 22.

Oxford County looks to fill space in district court building

Commissioners on Monday approved exploring the cost of design plans to move in the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency once the new county courthouse is complete.

PHOTOS: Lake Pennesseewassee pleasure

A young boy plays in Lake Pennesseewassee Monday afternoon.

Kingfield POPS rocks!

Harrison school trail project leads to discovery, excitement

“My favorite part was going out and seeing what nature really is,” said Noa Tsapis, Harrison Elementary School student.

Otisfield sets nearly flat budget

OTISFIELD —  Thirty-seven voters set $1.8 million municipal budget for 2019-20 at the annual town meeting Saturday, June 29. The spending plan reflects a $1,112 increase over last year’s budget, said Administrative Assisstant Anne Pastore. “All articles passed in an hour and five minutes,” she said by phone on Monday. Nominated for reelection were Selectman […]

Honor Flight Maine: Emotional experience for volunteer

“I couldn’t even prepare for what I was going to experience. It was an emotional experience. Those men and women deserve this and more,” Tom Ryan, Oxford firefighter/EMT.

Wandering: Destination

For several years now, I’ve embraced the outdoor opportunities I’ve been permitted to experience and then share with others through writing. There have been tours of remote backcountry on mountain bikes and unaccompanied searches for geocaching treasures. I have soared upside down through the forest on a zip line and attempted to stay right-side up […]

PHOTO: Library playtime

Young children and their parents take part in the Norway Memorial Library Children’s Room Stay and Play program, held Tuesday morning.

Bickford leaving OHMS for tech school position

PARIS — SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts told directors Monday, June 17, Oxford Hills Middle School Principal Paul Bickford submitted his resignation in order to take over as Director of Maine Region 11 Vocational program. “Although no longer working for SAD 17, he will be working with our students,” he said. “We are excited for […]