PARIS — Following a failed attempt two years ago, voters Tuesday passed a revised ordinance that will allow for the sale and cultivation of marijuana. The tally was 1,280 to 703, with 65% of voters supporting it. Officials made several changes to the original ordinance that narrowly failed to pass in October 2020 by a […]
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News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
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Gender identity policy debate continues during SAD 17 school board meeting
PARIS — Public concern and input about Maine School Administrative School District 17’s proposed policy ACAAA gender identity continued Monday night when about 30 community members attended the school board of directors’ meeting. In an 11-7 vote, directors approved the first reading of the policy during their Oct. 17 meeting. A community forum was held […]
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Norway offers temporary help for waste facility’s cash flow issues, potential budget shortfall
The Select Board agreed to send two months of funding with conditions for Norway Paris Solid Waste.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 7, 2022
• Eric R. Barker, 52, of 337 Bryant Road, Buckfield, on a charge of attaching false plates, 11:44 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Amy E. Boutilier, 44, of 232 Knox St., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:21 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, on Waldo Street […]
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Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 4, 2022
• Takoda J. Cundiff, 21, transient, on charges of gross sexual assault and furnishing liquor to a minor, 2:42 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in South Paris, by Paris Police Department. • James P. Day, 49, of 54 Seth Day Road, Porter, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, […]
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Oxford board honors longtime employee, updated on new office improvements
Brian Conant has worked at the Transfer Station for 24 years.
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Buckfield school Civil Rights Team students welcoming all
Students will be greeted Friday with a Day of Welcome banner.
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Oxford Hills residents divided on student gender identity policy
Science, politics, religion and law cited by speakers at Paris high school.
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Agnes Gray Elementary School adds yurt in West Paris
As part of a $250,000 experiential education grant, the school is now using a yurt classroom to allow teachers and students to spend more time learning outdoors.