The renegotiation of this agreement will allow the public access station and the town to continue collecting franchise fees on cable subscriptions as well as video streaming, or video service provider, subscriptions, in addition to being able to keep up with high definition transmission and other technology, Station Manager Peter Morton told the select board Nov. 25.
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Photo Album: Oxford Hills Christmas parade draws crowds
Parade enthusiasts line the route between Norway and South Paris on Saturday as local organizations, fire departments and nonprofits celebrate with the theme: “Home for the Holidays: Celebrating our Men and Women in Uniform.”
Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed’s programing to grow in new location
While commercial drivers license training demand keeps increasing, Adult Ed will soon launch heat pump and solar technology training and hopes to bring back a strong personal enrichment program.
Oxford County discusses sheriff’s coverage of Mexico
The county has sent Mexico two contract options for coverage — one for 24-hour patrol and another for patrol from 7 a.m. to midnight, County Administrator Zane Loper said.
Photo: Logging truck rear-ends car in South Paris
A long trail of rubber remains at 300 Park St. in South Paris where a loaded Maine Custom Woodlands logging truck of Durham.
Oxford Hills school board directors approve new music curriculum
PARIS — During their Monday business meeting, directors for Maine School Administrative District 17 unanimously approved changes to school curriculum for all grades. The Maine Department rolled out new standards for both visual and performing arts curriculum two years ago and describe what students should know and be able to do, as well as define […]
Photo: Oxford Hills students recite Pledge of Allegiance using sign language
Oxford Hills students recite Pledge of Allegiance using sign language.
Voters in Paris-based school district indicate preferences for funding building construction, maintenance
A survey of voters showed support for a $70 million state-funded elementary school in Norway.
School board chairman advises Paris officials on petition issue
SAD 17 School Board Chair Troy Ripley says the school district already started the process suggested by the petition in 2016, asking the state Department of Education to fund a construction project.
Oxford County Jail renovations on schedule for Dec. 15 completion
Regional Electric is working to install the security system while Seacoast Security is installing cameras at the jail that has been closed since March for renovations.