A few Harrison residents joked that their town is known as the ‘drunk uncle’ of the Oxford Hills school district, but they are serious about their weariness of carrying the heaviest financial load to fund education.
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Harrison church to sell chicken pies Oct. 19
Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning of Oct. 19 by calling the church between 10-11 a.m. at 207-583-9024.
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Oxford Hills student wins music festival poster design
Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival has awarded a $300 prize to its 52nd anniversary poster design winner, Cindy Choi, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Norway. Virginia Valdes, the graphic design instructor, has been working with festival organizers for 19 years creating a new design each year. The poster design is incorporated into […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
A dozen new hires, but busing still an issue at Paris-area school district
Chronic absenteeism has been a critical problem for Maine School Administrative District 17 since the pandemic, according to a news release from the district.
Posted inConnections
3-T Auction set for Harrison Oct. 5
Talents, treasures and treats are up for bid on Saturday at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church in Harrison.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Scholarships recognize emerging college leaders
Local students are from South Paris, Pittston and Harrison.
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Oxford Hills School District to offer free breakfast, lunch
All schools in the Oxford Hills School District participate in Special Provision II. This alternative provision is referred to as Provision II or SPII. All students enrolled in schools listed below may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications will not be required to receive […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Multiple generations of Mainers explore and fight through fantasy worlds
At two venues in the state, live-action role-playing enthusiasts immerse themselves in fictional universes.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison approves funds for United Ambulance
HARRISON — Harrison voters approved $40,326 for a one-year contract with United Ambulance Service during a special town meeting July 30. The money will be transferred from the town’s undesignated fund balance, or surplus account. Town Manager Cass Newell summarized the contract, saying that the service will not change and the status quo will remain. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Paris-based school district to vote Tuesday on revised budget
The original proposal of $51.29 million was cut to $50.5 million.