By Leslie H. Dixon PARIS — SAD 17 officials will reapply for state funding to construct a new middle school and file a new application for funding to construct a new elementary school to replace Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris, Superintendent Rick Colpitts said. The state Department of Education announced last month that a […]
Oxford Hills
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Norway board to review forms of town government
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen will review alternative forms of town government at its meeting Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Town Office on Danforth Street. Town Manager David Holt has told selectmen that it could be beneficial for them to look at alternative forms of government as a way of adjusting […]
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LePage attending chamber gathering
NORWAY — Gov. Paul LePage will attend the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, Nov. 3, according to chamber Executive Director John Williams. The gathering is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lively Accents jewelry shop, 310 Main St., Norway. “(Lepage) will visit Lively Accents and say a few words,” Williams said. […]
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Fire at Oxford business ruled accidental
OXFORD — Firefighters quickly knocked down flames at National Wood Products of Maine on Route 26 on Wednesday morning, Oxford Fire Chief Wayne Jones said. The fire was accidental, he said. No one was injured. “The fire began in the area where the employees do the painting of their products,” Jones said. “They were doing […]
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What You Need to Know: Buckfield Board of Selectmen
Buckfield Board of Selectmen Nov. 1, 2016 Buckfield Town Office Development concerns What happened: A number of neighbors are upset with an ongoing project for a Christmas tree farm on Faunce Road and selectmen voted to invite the new owners to meet with abutters to discuss their concerns. What it means: Neighbors reported issues with […]
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Four people taken to hospital after Harrison fire
HARRISON — A family was taken to the hospital with minor injuries early Tuesday morning after a fire destroyed their home, according to Harrison Fire Chief Dana Laplante. The fire was reported at around 3:30 a.m. at 29 Rich Road, he said. “We talked with the homeowner, and he said the fire started with a […]
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Norway board OKs permit for pizza oven enclosure
NORWAY — The Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday evening to approve a building permit for two high school seniors who want to construct an enclosure for a pizza oven at the Alan Day Community Garden. Chairman Dennis Gray said the approval is dependent on receiving a permit application from Rocky Crockett, the garden coordinator. Code […]
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Norway Planning Board takes no action on rescinding building permit
NORWAY — The Planning Board voted Oct. 13 to take no action on rescinding the building permit it approved for a Dunkin’ Donuts shop at 60 Fair St. At its Sept. 22 meeting, the board voted unanimously to authorize a building permit for a Dunkin’ Donuts shop in the former Tim Hortons Coffee & Bake […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Livermore: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Conservation Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Board of Assessors, 3 p.m., Municipal Building Sumner: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office […]