There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.
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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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After recent teen suicides, Oxford Hills puts new emphasis on prevention
A recently planted ‘yellow tulip project’ garden and an upcoming free educational dinner and workshop are just two ways community stakeholders have partnered to support at risk youth, family and friends.
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Oxford Hills eyes old Bessey Motors for future bus garage
The school district is pursuing due diligence to transform the former dealership to a bus garage, storage, office space and classrooms for adult and alternative ed programs.
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The Harrison Food Bank feeds 1,100 Maine families a week. Here’s how they do it.
Demand at the food bank is higher than ever, thanks to changes to SNAP and higher grocery prices, but hundreds of volunteers are determined to feed everyone who needs help.
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Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law
Six of eight Oxford Hills School District towns report that a majority rejected changes to Maine’s absentee voting laws. Oxford and West Paris bucked the trend.
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Woman’s Literary Union Craft Fair is Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn, is hosting a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local vendors will offer sea glass art, hand puppets, tie-dye items, party dresses, quilts, knit and stitch, wood turners, paintings, and stained glass, and […]
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Oxford Hills votes to seek state funding for new middle school
With all 8 towns reporting referendum results, 63% of voters in Maine School Administrative District 17 voted to move forward with a new $88 million state-funded middle school in Paris.
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Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
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Advertiser Democrat reporter recognized for community journalism
Nicole Carter was honored by Maine Press Association for reporting on the topics of business/economics and courts, and for scenic photojournalism.