Roadside social justice message sent in West Paris
Roadside activism was alive outside one home earlier this month.
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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.’
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.
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.
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.
Consensus elusive at Paris town hall forum
About two dozen residents attended an open forum at the Paris Fire Station Monday.
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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.
Santa schedules early stops in Norway, Oxford on Christmas Eve
Elves and reindeer will accompany the jolly gent.
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.
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.
Officials identify Sumner man who died in house fire
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner identified the man as 72-year-old Martin Gibson.
Meet the western Maine boys swimmers to watch in 2025-26
The list of top area returners includes three sophomores.
Where and how to donate food, toys, furniture and more in Maine
There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.
Dance in Lewiston, laugh in Monmouth, tuba in Bryant Pond | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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