Despite pressure from U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, the USPS has delayed the reopening of a new West Paris Post Office until ‘after the first of the year.’
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Water bills are shooting up in rural Maine
Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
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.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
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.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 5 Maine girls hockey teams to watch in 2025-26
Expect these squads to contend for regional and state titles this winter.
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West Paris acquires Agnes Gray school in decisive vote
Residents spoke up for, and laid claim to, a shuttered elementary school during a weekend meeting.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Bangor football powers past Oxford Hills in A North semifinal
The Rams avenge last week’s loss with physical play on both sides of the ball.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Elections, Maine, News
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.