Standish community gathers to honor 5-year-old school bus crash victim
Simon Gonzalez, a kindergartener at Edna Libby Elementary School, was killed in a crash early this week.
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Santa schedules early stops in Norway, Oxford on Christmas Eve
Elves and reindeer will accompany the jolly gent.
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.
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.
Norway man charged Friday in apartment fire; officials probe two others overnight
Local, state and federal investigators are searching three scenes in Norway and Paris.
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.
How Mainers celebrated Thanksgiving 100 years ago
Local newspapers detailed many aspects of Thanksgiving 1925, from sales on food to social gatherings across Maine.
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Roadside social justice message sent in West Paris
Roadside activism was alive outside one home earlier this month.
Woodworker brings Santa-worthy act of kindness to children in West Paris
Bruce Davison crafted 37 wooden trucks to give to local children, vowing that no child should be without something ‘to imagine with.’
Paris Elementary mascot helping to bring good behavior back to buses
The Paris Elementary School mascot — the cardinal — has been pressed into duty as reward for meeting behavior expectations on school bus rides.
Holiday decor shines across the Bethel area
Voting is open until Dec. 22 for the best-decorated business and home in the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce contest.
Change at the top in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
All 5 teams appear in every voter’s rankings. That’s rare.
New No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton takes over top spot, while unbeaten IceCats skate into rankings and earn three first-place votes.
Oxford County’s 2026 budget raises spending by $1.5 million
However, increased revenue means the amount to be raised through taxes is going down.
After devastating flood, Jay leads the way on climate change preparation
Jay is part of a state program that is helping hundreds of communities build resilience to rising water levels and more powerful storms.