PARIS — During the 2020-2021 school year Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris was largely COVID-free. Few students or staff spent time in quarantine. The school was only closed on one day because of the virus – and that was out of caution rather than an incident that threatened student safety. Now, that is […]
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Oxford Hills Tech students get a literal foundation to learn from
Building construction and plumbing technology students are building a residence that will be moved and sold at the end of the school year.
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County 2nd highest positivity rate in state
Sticker shock? Mask fatigue? COVID extends its grip on Oxford County.
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Oxford Hills Athletic Boosters make a stand to use school facilities for youth sports
Directors unanimously approved SAD 17 Athletic Director Kevin Scott’s recommendations for starting winter sports Monday night.
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School staffing shortages persist, worsened by rising COVID-19 cases
With few substitute teachers or bus drivers to fill in for absent and quarantined staff, school employees from administrators to custodians are stepping up to help. Sometimes, it’s not enough.
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‘Wait list’ … four letter words for families caring for children with Down Syndrome
REGION — Hurry up and wait could describe life for people caring for family members with Down Syndrome. From initial diagnosis of their intellectual handicap, to education to transition from minor child to adulthood, there are always forms to file in duplicate over time, agency officials in need of repeat information, medical providers to monitor […]
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Longtime school board director Patrie retires
First elected in 2011, Barry Patrie of Waterford helped guide SAD 17 through the Great Recession, a pandemic and a change in executive leadership.
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Down Syndrome life is a life filled by love
Parents share stories of the joy that kids with Down Syndrome bring to their families.
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No local elections, referendums on ballots around Oxford Hills
There are only state initiatives to vote on during next Tuesday’s elections.