Principal Torrey Poland told Maine School Administrative District 17 directors Monday that they are looking to reduce absenteeism to below 30% this year.
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Paris-based school district needs more bus drivers
The school district will pay for new drivers to receive state training and licensing.
Oxford County struggling with high number of public record requests
The cost to the county is rising as lawyers use the Freedom of Access Act more frequently.
Police arrest 7 in Paris drug bust
Fentanyl, crack cocaine and cocaine were seized in the bust Thursday on Park Street.
With extra high school administrator, students get away with less
Oxford Hills Comprehensive shifted a position from guidance head to assistant principal. The result is a crackdown on students skipping classes and other minor behavior offenses.
Policy change gives Paris Select Board authority to dispose of certain property
Any items worth more than an estimated $10,000 would require bids.
Paris-based school district approves school bus purchase
Oxford Hills School District directors voted unanimously for a $141,405 lease/purchase financed over five years.
Norway, Paris police arrest car burglary suspect
The two departments collaborated on an arrest Friday on Main Street in South Paris.
Advertiser Democrat Year in Review (Part II)
A look back at the stories from the second half of 2024.
Paris Public Library to hold sock stuffing fundraiser
Things kick off Jan. 7 by reprising one of the more unique fundraising efforts from the early 1900s.