The structure, built in the 1830s and featured on the town seal, is in dire need of renovations.
Steve Sherlock
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Neighbors clash over Airbnb on Crooked River in Norway
John Morrison claims the rental property owned by Jon Shilalis puts the river’s health at risk. Shilalis says that nothing was done without a permit.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway board approves design work on Opera House clock tower
The clock tower work will be done at the same time as the Opera House renovations.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris police officer fired after Sheriff’s Office issues no-trespass order
The order prevented the former sheriff’s deputy from entering the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office and the county jail.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon to build fence on retaining wall in parking lot near Sausage Kitchen
Town officials consider the lack of fencing a safety risk for people who climb the wall.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield voters to weigh cost-recovery ordinance for fire department
A third party would be hired to seek payment from insurance companies of nonresidents for certain services.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon resident wants voters, not council, to approve town budget
Charlie Turgeon is leading a petition drive to get the matter on the November ballot.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Androscoggin jail provides prayer mats, special food for Muslim holy days, sheriff says
An individual this week contacted the district attorney and Lewiston mayor to complain about the lack of accommodations for Muslims in the jail.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris residents hear pros, cons of restructured police force
Chief Michael Ward says changes will lead to quicker response times and greater safety; opponents say it costs too much.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Looming deficit divides Androscoggin County commissioners on new cruisers
On a party-line vote, Republicans urged limiting spending to pay down the shortfall, while Democrats supported buying five cruisers for the Sheriff’s Department.