PARIS — The Paris Board of Selectmen learned Monday evening that the third time’s a charm. It took three votes for members to agree on what to do about a citizens’ petition looking to cap the town’s tax rate. The third motion, which passed unanimously, requires the select board, Budget Committee, Town Manager Amy Bernard and department […]
Community
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community
Life after death in Hartford
HARTFORD — Many people wonder what happens when they die and this exactly what spiritual messenger and educator Laura Lee Perkins will address in her workshop hosted by the Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp this weekend. The workshop titled, “What Happens When We Die?” begins at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Hartford Town […]
advertisement
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community
Safety open house in Paris to spark interest
PARIS — What started off as an open house for the Paris Fire Department has expanded into a first responders’ safety day for all residents of Oxford Hills to enjoy. The first-ever Fire, Police, Highway, EMS Open House will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Paris Fire Station at […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Arts & Entertainment, Community
Meet TV ‘star’ game warden Saturday at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — Fans of Animal Planet’s reality TV show “North Woods Law” will get a chance to meet the stars this weekend — the game wardens who protect Maine’s wilderness and the wildlife residing in it. The meet-and-greet event will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on National Hunting and […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Oxford Hills
Buckfield’s eldest resident honored with Boston Post Cane
BUCKFIELD — During the 1930s, when Elsie Knightly first learned how to drive, one could get five gallons of gas for $1, or spend 20 cents per gallon. But back then, a dollar was worth a lot more. “I never bought any,” she said about gasoline as her blue eyes twinkled from behind her wire-rimmed glasses. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills freshmen get by with a little help from new friends
By Leslie H. Dixon PARIS — Anthony Russell, a junior, remembered his first day as a freshman at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. He sat with other freshmen, listening to Principal Ted Moccia tell them how the next four years would “fly by.” That’s about all he remembers. In an effort to make the first day […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Arts & Entertainment, Community, Schools & Education
The Oxford County Fair makes education fun
By Leslie H. Dixon OXFORD — This year, it’s all about getting dirty. The Oxford Fair, which opens Wednesday, Sept. 16, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 19, will feature its annual Agricultural and Conservation Education Day on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. At least 700 home-schooled, public, private and charter school from across Oxford […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Arts & Entertainment, Community
Beyond the Fall provides a different kind of amusement at the upcoming Oxford County Fair
OXFORD — Those visiting the Oxford County Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19, will hear some rip roaring rock from Beyond the Fall as the band tears through heavy rifts, groovy tunes and sing-along lyrics. The Lewiston-Auburn-based four-piece band formed in mid-2009 and has been playing shows in Maine and across New England ever since. It’s comprised […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community
Harrison Town Manager George ‘Bud’ Finch proposes capital improvement plan
HARRISON — Town Manager George “Bud” Finch shared a snapshot last week of the capital assets inventory he’s creating to help selectmen implement a long-range capital improvement plan. At the meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, Finch explained the software program can be utilized by future town managers, selectmen and Budget Committee members in the future. It […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Community
Paris wants to get business friendly
PARIS — The town wants to join other municipalities across the state and be “open for business” as part of the ongoing effort to help revitalize Paris. Selectmen are expected to form a committee at their next meeting to earn Paris the designation as a Business Friendly Community, which is a program run through the state’s […]