The former AC Lawrence Leather Tannery on Oxford Street was cleaned up by the EPA in the mid 2000s due to contamination and heavy metals in the soil.
Steve Sherlock
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills
Paris selectmen table proposal to study leaving school district
Discussion has been delayed, but selectmen remain concerned about the cost of the school budget.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills
Seven candidates competing for two open seats on Paris Select Board
In Norway, four people, including both incumbents, are seeking two selectmen seats.
Posted inbPlus, Oxford Hills
Norway’s Valerie Foss is winning awards and changing lives through volunteering
‘When I am feeling burnt out, I am typically focused on myself, so the first thing I do is ask myself ‘Why am I here?”
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
State-of-the-art performing arts center in Auburn to host inaugural fall concert series
The Maine State Music Theatre will launch its first fall satellite series with three different tribute shows featuring the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Androscoggin County reverses course, buys 5 cruisers for sheriff’s department
County commissioners approved the $240,912 bid along party lines.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills
Speed along Norway lake sparks concern among residents
Routes 117 and 118 leaving downtown Norway is flat with wide shoulders and has a 50-mph speed limit on a road with lots of children and adults walking and riding bicycles on the shoulders.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lisbon to use leftover bond money on road work
Voters agreed that money remaining from a 2021 bond for Ferry Road construction can be used for other road projects.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Androscoggin County to set budget for new sheriff’s headquarters
Commissioners are expected to take a nonbinding vote next month to determine how much the county is willing to spend on the Center Street facility.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Paris board agrees to examine less expensive police options
A study of policing options could take up to six months, so it won’t be available in time for the June town meeting, when voters will be asked to approve a budget with a 25% increase.