PARIS — SAD 17 continues its efforts to keep COVID-19 outbreaks from Oxford Hills schools. But unfortunately, it requires an aggressive response that includes ongoing quarantines and quickly adjusting to remote learning when necessary. Lately, distance learning has been a consequence of staff shortages more than active cases. With three staff members at Guy E. […]
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Ventilator system freezes, OHCHS B Wing flooded
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s B Wing closed for cleanup, repairs following the incident over the weekend
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County, SAD 17 COVID-19 update
REGION — COVID-19 continues to surge through Maine but Oxford Hills has been able to keep its numbers relatively stable since the beginning of the year. The region saw about a 5% rise in cumulative cases as of Jan. 10. Oxford/Otisfield had the largest increase, going from 130 on Jan. 3 to 145 by Jan. […]
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OHCHS students talk school board, COVID education
PARIS — This school year, the SAD 17’s Board of Directors includes two student representatives, invited to join by Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Ted Moccia. Senior Bram Dustin and junior Elizabeth Dunn began attending school board meetings last November. They recently talked with the Advertiser Democrat via Zoom Conferencing about their educational experiences […]
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SAD 17 superintendent looks toward post-COVID-19 spending priorities
Rick Colpitts said he hopes to keep budget increase to 1% over this year’s $42.7M
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SMH welcomes first baby of the year
NORWAY — As the days of December come off the calendar each year, hospital staffs across Maine make note of which expectant mothers might be the first to show up come January to deliver their babies. At Stephens Memorial Hospital it is no different. Abbie Graiver, hospital Director of Development, Marketing and Community Relations, was […]
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Oxford business owner appointed to SAD 17 board
OXFORD — Two months following long-time director David Dunn’s resignation from SAD 17’s school board, Oxford’s Board of Selectmen appointed Lisa Dunham to serve as director. Dunn resigned in November when his wife, Joan Davis-Dunn, took a position at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.. Dunham came to Oxford Hills as a seasonal, third generation resident […]
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Oxford appoints business owner to SAD 17 board
Lisa Dunham co-owns Valley View Orchard Pies on Madison Avenue
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2021: A year of life — and news — in Oxford Hills (Part 2)
Oxford Hills school department began an era of change. COVID-19 continued to threaten lives and in person education. Norway is now the home of one of Maine’s favorite morning radio teams. Buckfield’s town government cannot right itself, while Oxford continues its perennial search for a new municipal center.