Praised for his financial management and people skills, Lajoie will continue working as project manager of the Town Office renovation.
Steve Sherlock
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn mayor backs area lawmakers’ bill to exempt new density rules for lots around Lake Auburn
Lewiston state Sen. Peggy Rotundo has sponsored a bill to exempt house lots around drinking water sources like Lake Auburn from a new law requiring greater housing density.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Cause of fire at vacant Paris home unknown
The home at 89 Gary St., which was being renovated, was destroyed in the blaze.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Fire levels home in Paris
PARIS — Firefighters are cleaning up at the scene following a structure fire Wednesday afternoon at a home on Gary Street. The two-story home at 89 Gary St., near Charles Street, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The fire was reported at approximately 1 p.m. Fire crews were reportedly reopening Gary and Charles […]
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Proposed Paris municipal budget up, but not as much as last year
The municipal side of the budget is increasing by 13%, with the total budget, including schools, county and NPSW up 12%.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Brad Plante named interim town manager of Norway
Town Manager Dennis Lajoie is retiring April 30 after nearly six years.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin commissioners halt projects, plan discussion on courthouse’s future
Nearly $800,000 in previously approved renovation projects for the courthouse were placed on hold in an unanimous vote by the commissioners.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield steeple project about $600,000 less than anticipated
A group of restoration experts estimated the cost to repair the 91-foot steeple at $25,000, far less than the original estimate of $635,000.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
HVAC upgrade to Oxford jail will force Sheriff’s Office to move
Sheriff, chief deputy and administrative staff offices would relocate to free up space for expansion of medical facilities at the jail.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Cause of Norway house fire undetermined
A two-story building on 64 French Road was destroyed in a fire that officials believe started outside near the deck.