Here are more of last year’s memorable news and events reported by the Advertiser Democrat.
Oxford Hills
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Oxford Hills ‘ICE Out!’ protest draws locals to speak out against violence
Dozens attended the rally to protest after a mother in Minnesota was shot to death by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
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Closing schools, police department upset, animal rescues among top Oxford Hills news in 2025
Here are some of the news and events we reported on in the first half of the year.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Goal of $2.6M set for Oxford Hills Middle School construction fundraiser
As the school project enters construction planning, community members are working to privately fund a Maine Principals’ Association–regulation gymnasium and stadium seating for an outdoor education classroom.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Paris Elementary mascot helping to bring good behavior back to buses
The Paris Elementary School mascot — the cardinal — has been pressed into duty as reward for meeting behavior expectations on school bus rides.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Elections, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Six Paris candidates square off in Dec. 2 special election
After two resignations, Paris’ select board was left with the minimum needed for a quorum to conduct business. A special election to fill out the five-member panel will be held Tuesday at Paris Town Office, 4-8 p.m.
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After recent teen suicides, Oxford Hills puts new emphasis on prevention
A recently planted ‘yellow tulip project’ garden and an upcoming free educational dinner and workshop are just two ways community stakeholders have partnered to support at risk youth, family and friends.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills eyes old Bessey Motors for future bus garage
The school district is pursuing due diligence to transform the former dealership to a bus garage, storage, office space and classrooms for adult and alternative ed programs.
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Paris to hold special election Dec. 2 to fill 2 vacant select board seats
The Select Board needs to fill the seats vacated by Matthew Brackett in September and Michael Bailey in October in order to continue management of town affairs and finances.