Gary Porter was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison with all but two years suspended for his role in a May 2024 shootout and police vehicles thefts.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school superintendent ‘uneasy’ about potential federal funding cuts
Special education and intervention, internet security, internship programs and active shooter preparedness are just a few examples of federal funding impacts education at the local level.
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Mystery Photo for March 2, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Kathleen Richardson: Federal coercion is a test of power, not policy
I was proud that our governor stood her ground when openly challenged by the current president, who was clearly threatening our state’s federal educational funding if his directive on a specific issue wasn’t followed in short order. His executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” is its own issue — and it deserves its […]
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
West Paris residents face 8% budget increase at town meeting Saturday
The annual town meeting is scheduled for Saturday at the Ring-Mckeen American Legion Post 151 at 6 Church St., starting at 10 a.m.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Healthy Oxford Hills to host Bridges Out of Poverty workshop
NORWAY — Healthy Oxford Hills and Community Credit Union have partnered to present an interactive workshop focused on eliminating factors that contribute to community poverty. Bridges Out of Poverty will be held March 10 between 9 a.m. to noon at the Ripley Medical Building’s Harper Conference Room at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital. Participants are encouraged to register […]
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris board accepts paving, property cleanup bids
Selectmen award Spencer Group Paving the road improvement contract this year and adds Hannibal Hamlin Drive to project.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Elementary teacher receives distinguished educator award
Melissa Guerrette has taught at OES for her entire career.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Take a break from winter with McLaughlin’s March lecture series
PARIS — Each Wednesday over the next month McLaughlin Garden and Homestead will preview spring pursuits for gardeners eager to start their 2025 planting and planning season. People can attend in person or through live-stream Zoom presentations. Each session runs from 4-5 p.m. Online attendees may access the conference link for each session from McLaughlin […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Backyard flocks in Maine at risk of Avian Flu
On Feb. 11, Maine conservation officials elevated the risk to high after several wild birds tested positive.