HEBRON—As of last Saturday, Selectman Dan Eichorn noticed that all four garbage bins at the solid waste facility in town were filled. This news sparked discussion among the board as to if they should purchase another bin. “If we need to purchase another dumpster, now would be the time to do it before the town […]
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Bike Maine will ‘bring influx of people’ to Norway businesses
By: Amanda Johnson NORWAY—Selectman Bruce Cook announced at the recent selectboard meeting that Bike Maine has chosen to make stops in Norway this September. Back in December, Cook brought up the possibility of Bike Maine choosing Norway as a stop along their trek through Maine. The weekend of Sept. 7, individuals involved in Bike Maine […]
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Revenue sharing cuts have towns across Oxford County worried
AREA—Last week members of the Maine House of Representatives passed a bill that would restore $40 million in municipal revenue sharing – funds the state has appropriated to municipalities for four decades – despite assurances from Gov. Paul LePage that any bill which does not include an equivalent amount in spending cuts, would be vetoed. […]
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Rising steam catches the morning sun over Casco Bay in Portland on Tuesday.
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Progress Center auction raising funds for needy residents
PARIS— Online bidding for an auction to raise money to bring free meals to needy and disabled individuals and families is underway. Hosted by the Progress Center’s Community Kitchen, the “Beat the Blahs” auction features donated items from across the community; from tickets to Shawnee Peak and the Clanmore Mountain ski resort, gift certificates to […]
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Shaner’s to make way for Family Dollar
Owner serves three decades of food, memories By: Christopher Crosby PARIS— Last week, Jack Shaner, owner of South Paris landmark Shaner’s Family Restaurant, confirmed what had been widely rumored about since October: the property and building had been sold to Family Dollar. The decision has been complicated for Shaner. Though a choice “any businessman […]
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Association of Churches meal program serves thousands
By: Amanda Johnson AREA—For more than two decades, the Oxford Hills Area Association of Churches has bound together several different churches in Oxford Hills for the greater good of feeding people in the area. Organized in 1991, OHAAC has had three main objectives in mind; promoting better understanding among churches involved, studying the common mission […]
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Board puts residents’ safety first with sanding of solid waste facility
By: Amanda Johnson NORWAY— After bad weather that flooded streets with inches-thick of ice, the Norway Selectboard wants to make sure that residents have safe access to the Norway/Paris solid waste facility. Because the solid waste facility is shared between the two neighboring towns, Selectman Russell Newcomb said that it would only seem fair that […]
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Paris zoning ordinance gets public hearing date
By: Christopher Crosby PARIS— Selectmen have scheduled a public hearing to hear citizens’ comments on a proposed land-use ordinance for Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Paris Fire Station on Western Ave. The original public hearing scheduled for Jan. 6 was cancelled due to inclement weather. On Jan. 14, selectmen rescheduled the meeting. The […]