Months ago, an anonymous tip texting system was created through a grant provided to the Oxford County Sherriff’s Office, and since it’s creation it hasn’t gained much attention. Although there has only been one tip sent to the sheriff’s office since it’s creation, local community coordinators are pushing for it’s popularity to spread through Oxford […]
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Past inspires student to give back
PARIS— It’s vacation for students across Maine, a time for extra sleep, video games, friends and, well just about anything unrelated to school. The pressure of submitting college applications and nervously biting fingernails; of spending every waking moment with friends whom in months will depart for out-of-state schools; of sports and grades. All of these, […]
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Planning Board member resigns, board seeking applicants
By Amanda Johnson SUMNER— Selectmen recently announced the resignation of Planning Board member Ricky Beaudet, and discussed filling the empty position. Beaudet send the board a letter, informing the members that he will be leaving his position on the Sumner Planning Board. Due to Beaudet’s increase of work, he will be leaving his full-time position […]
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A peek into this week – Feb. 20, 2014
Likely you’re reading this on a small screen, remotely, an Internet signal connecting your IP address to a hundreds of miles away. Ten years ago the very concept of this column, a teaser for you to pick up a paper, wouldn’t have existed, as the internet promoted the free exchange of all content and print […]
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‘Pax’ storm hits Maine
Storm-struck, Norway and Paris digs out from over a foot of snow on Friday morning. Schools in SAD 17 were closed Friday, a trend across Maine and New England as the massive snow storm – named Pax, Latin for ‘peace’, by the Weather Channel – delivered its fury in all but the Downeast region […]
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Selectmen consider buying fifth bin for garbage overflow
HEBRON—As of last Saturday, Selectman Dan Eichorn noticed that all four garbage bins at the solid waste facility in town were filled. This news sparked discussion among the board as to if they should purchase another bin. “If we need to purchase another dumpster, now would be the time to do it before the town […]
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Bike Maine will ‘bring influx of people’ to Norway businesses
By: Amanda Johnson NORWAY—Selectman Bruce Cook announced at the recent selectboard meeting that Bike Maine has chosen to make stops in Norway this September. Back in December, Cook brought up the possibility of Bike Maine choosing Norway as a stop along their trek through Maine. The weekend of Sept. 7, individuals involved in Bike Maine […]
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Revenue sharing cuts have towns across Oxford County worried
AREA—Last week members of the Maine House of Representatives passed a bill that would restore $40 million in municipal revenue sharing – funds the state has appropriated to municipalities for four decades – despite assurances from Gov. Paul LePage that any bill which does not include an equivalent amount in spending cuts, would be vetoed. […]
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How’s your commute to work?
Rising steam catches the morning sun over Casco Bay in Portland on Tuesday.