By A.M. Sheehan OXFORD HILLS — Summer Melt. No it’s not a dripping ice cream cone on a hot day. It is a phenomenon educators call the summer melt when high school graduates who plan to go to college never make it. The term has been long used by college admissions offices, according to the Harvard University Center […]
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Happy 100 years Dorothy!
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, Aug. 6, Dorthy Clark of West Paris will turn 100 and join the unofficial centenarian club in Maine. So what is the secret to her longevity? “No secret,” she says, showing off a sly smile, which is framed by her chin-length white hair. It’s Sunday, July 31, and Dorthy – […]
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Missed payment deadline may hike price of Greenwood mountain
By Christopher Crosby GREENWOOD — The price of a mountain overlooking Lake Pennessewassee may have just gotten more expensive for a local conversation group after they missed a summer payment. The Western Foothills Land Trust is in the process of acquiring Noyes Mountain, though it appears the Norway-based conversation group will have to find alternative financing […]
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Inspiration from the ordinary … young writers explore Norway and Paris
OXFORD HILLS — Brandi Farnum whips out her cellphone from her jean shorts pocket and pulls up a photo she took at the Norway Veterans Memorial, dragging her finger across the screen as she reads the name, “Ellsworth G. Farnum.” Farnum, who’s entering ninth grade next month, has stopped in the Advertiser Democrat office with four […]
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A world of knowledge, history available in Sumner
By Leslie H. Dixon SUMNER — A Harvard University education is available to anyone who walks through the front door of the historic Increase Robinson Library and Neighborhood House. That’s the promise and the mission of the late Dr. Lucien Robinson, who in the 1940s bequeathed his great-great grandfather Increase Robinson’s house to the towns […]
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Oxford County prepares for major improvements at airport
By Leslie H. Dixon OXFORD — County Commissioners have been awarded a $180,000 Federal Aviation Administration grant to update the county airport 13-year old Master Plan. The award will allow Oxford County to open up its nearly $500,000 reserve fund to begin major improvements to the airport once the Master Plan update is completed in about […]
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Paris selectmen to hire new town manager
PARIS — After seven months without a town manager and two interim town managers later, selectmen will vote on a permanent replacement at their Monday, July 25 meeting, according to two selectmen. Selectmen Chairman Mike Risica confirmed Thursday, July 21, the board will vote on a new town manager on Monday. Selectman Vic Hodgkins announced publicly […]
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Ari’s Pizza in Norway staying open
NORWAY — When Ari’s Pizza and Subs abruptly closed its doors after 29 years in business on Friday, July 15, many in the greater Norway community were shocked and saddened to hear the news. After a tremendous outpouring of support from the community, owner Chris Farrar and his wife, Josee, decided to reopen the Main […]
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From prison to Paris … a journey worth taking
PARIS — When Bonney Fogg and her family lost their Labrador retriever recently, she went on the search for a new family member, which at times felt like an insurmountable quest. After many trials and tribulations, Fogg was able to welcome young Addie, a graduate of the unique Paws in Prison program, into her home. She […]
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Oxford Plains Speedway, dragway opt for ‘in-house’ rescue coverage
By Leslie H. Dixon OXFORD — After decades of working together, Oxford Rescue will no longer be providing coverage for the Oxford Plains Speedway and the Oxford Plains Dragway, but owners of both race tracks say they have put in place an emergency personnel plan that will provide race drivers and fans with a safe experience. […]