Some councilors believed the pay increase was overdue.
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Santa to visit Oxford on Christmas Eve
The Santa Visits Oxford organizers will visit five locations to present children with gifts.
United to add summer flights from Portland to Houston
The service will operate on Saturdays starting in June.
Maine child protection workers express no confidence in director
Gov. Janet Mills, however, pushes back on the letter signed by 1 in 5 staff members and criticizes the employees’ union for an ‘extreme approach’ that is not productive.
Homeland Security, Norway police execute search warrant
NORWAY — On the morning of Dec. 16 around 9:15 a.m., the Norway Police Department, with the assistance of the Western Maine Regional Warrant Team, Paris Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations, executed a search warrant at 67 Main Street in Norway – next to the Smoke Shop. Several subjects were detained for questioning and […]
Hispanic Mainers gather for the holidays to make tamales together
The leaf-wrapped package is so much more than merely something to eat.
Toy Fund volunteers bring enthusiasm, good cheer to annual tradition
Recent retirees have jumped at the chance to pitch in with the Toy Fund to make sure local children have a happy holiday season.
Planning board greenlights new building developments
Bethel planners review three plans for development.
Paris cancels special town meeting, purchases tractor
The board approved using $55,788 from the highway department equipment reserve account to purchase a Bobcat L28 diesel sidewalk tractor for clearing sidewalks.
What to do with cell phones in school?
Board decides to change cell phone policy.