West Paris Water District, which going back at least five years, has neglected its infrastructure maintenance and relied on a meter and billing procedure as leaky as the district’s water reservoir, has proposed a 75% rate increase. Maine’s PUC and Public Advocate will accept public comments between August 3-23. WPWD Trustee David Walton said that the proposed effective date for new rates is Sept. 1.
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Kickball in Lewiston, bluegrass in Greene, ‘Ferdinand’ in Denmark | Get out!
Things to do this week in the area.
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Oxford Hills school construction projects progressing
Oxford Hills residents approved Pine Street in South Paris for a new middle school location; the site search for a new elementary school continues.
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Watch cheerleaders discuss fun, challenges of Lobster Bowl prep
The state’s top high school cheerleaders are in Auburn this week preparing new routine with new friends for Saturday’s game.
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The story of a Paris Hill slave, Van Gogh Shogh in Farmington, ‘Footloose’ and live music everywhere | Get out!
Things to do this week in central and western Maine.
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Ripley, Winship reelected as Oxford Hills school board leaders
West Paris Director Veronica Poland initiated a conversation about setting goals for committees, saying it will provide accountability and give directors a better sense of the work being done on behalf of the district.
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CMP is pairing drones, vehicles and AI to survey lines in Jay area this week
The company plans to survey all 24,000 miles of its lines throughout its coverage area to check the safety and condition.
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West Paris Explorers program has a home after more than a year of transitions
The extended school program has finally landed in a permanent home on Route 26.
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Get out to check the Bates Dance Festival and Main St. Day in Norway
Things to do this week in the area.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
First West Paris Downhill Derby of the summer is Saturday
‘It’s a super thrill,’ Race Director Steve McCann says of the 180-foot paved course built in 1965, and marked with a center line.