Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior James Estes has dedicated his Eagle Scout project to the memory of his longtime scoutmaster, James “Jim” Hatch.
September 2024
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 snags $500K grant for school safety
The grant requires a $167,000 match, which is included in the district’s 2024-25 school budget proposal.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway approves money transfer for culvert replacements
Work on Emerson Road has started; Crockett Ridge Road project does not yet have a start date.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Grade controls being installed above Welchville Dam in Oxford
The grade controls will relieve pressure on the dam, which was installed in the mid-nineteenth century.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Residents voice support for public education at most recent budget validation
PARIS — Funding public education in Oxford Hills has become a monthslong challenge this year. Schools opened at the end of August, but the school budget is still unresolved after voters twice rejected it. The process has been complicated by rising costs, the abrupt closure of Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris because of […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Driver thrown from street sweeper in crash with tractor-trailer in Coplin Plantation
Further information on the victim’s condition was not available.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Suspect in Auburn dealership vandalism faces new charges after crash, police chase in Lewiston
He had been released from jail the day before when his bail was lowered from $5,000 to $150.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins captain Brad Marchand issues challenge to young players vying for roster spots
Marchand practices for the first time since offseason surgeries, and tells prospects to take advantage of every opportunity.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots place Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, promote Kyle Dugger to captain
Bentley suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 2 and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield considers hiring firm to recover some Fire Department costs for services
Insurance companies would be billed for some services now paid by taxpayers.