Freeport woman dies days after crash in Hebron
Lauren Sapienza, 40, died Jan. 15, 6 days after the SUV she was driving collided with a tanker truck on Route 119 in Hebron.
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Oxford Hills teens guiding teachers on equity, inclusion
A student-led group from the Paris high school spoke Monday at Bates College about how they help create workshops for teachers and their peers on matters of diversity, acknowledgement and creating a safe learning environment.
Oxford Hills marked by intertown disputes, local politics and loss of community leaders in 2025
Here are more of last year’s memorable news and events reported by the Advertiser Democrat.
Serious injuries reported in 3-vehicle crash in Hebron
Emergency crews immediately called for a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter, although that request was later canceled.
Closing schools, police department upset, animal rescues among top Oxford Hills news in 2025
Here are some of the news and events we reported on in the first half of the year.
Goal of $2.6M set for Oxford Hills Middle School construction fundraiser
As the school project enters construction planning, community members are working to privately fund a Maine Principals’ Association–regulation gymnasium and stadium seating for an outdoor education classroom.
Meet the western Maine boys swimmers to watch in 2025-26
The list of top area returners includes three sophomores.
Architect projects new Oxford Hills Middle School to open fall of 2029
Harriman Associates says the project will be fully completed by fall of 2030 and advised the district to hire a construction consultant to protect its interests.
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Old Advertiser Democrat building in Norway stands, for now
As the owner of 1 Pikes Hill aims to demolish the dilapidated building, the Planning Board agreed to a four-month waiting period so a new developer can be found.
Demolition at former Oxford mill underway
Some buildings at the former Robinson Manufacturing Co. are being razed to redevelop the site into 77 senior housing units in Oxford.
Edward Little girls hockey co-op’s late surge drops Cheverus co-op
The Red Hornets score three goals in the final period to secure their 11th straight win, prevailing in a showdown of state title contenders.
Norway fire that destroyed home caused by heater used to thaw pipes
No one was injured, though two cats were unaccounted for, authorities said.
Varsity Maine girls hockey poll remains the same
The Edward Little co-op still tops the rankings, which might finally see some changes with a wild finish ahead.
Go inside Bethel’s mineral museum, where Maine gemstone history shines
Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.
Maine’s Patrick Dempsey takes on the role of a killer in new Fox series
In ‘Memory of a Killer,’ the actor known as McDreamy on the long-running ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is an assassin for hire leading a double life and battling dementia. The series premiered Jan. 25.
Off-Broadway shows in Lewiston, theremins, silent films in Farmington, and more | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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