The School Board met Monday night on Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School grounds. Despite Maine Department of Education mandates that anyone entering a public school wear a facial covering, at least four directors were non-compliant.
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Communities on Thompson Lake look to future of dam
Selectmen representing Casco, Otisfield, Oxford and Poland meet Thursday night to discuss preserving facility.
SAD 17 facilities upgrades completed
Security improvements at three schools in the district expected to be finished by Sept. 25.
SAD 17 board approves Sept. 8 start date, tables decision on fall sports
PARIS — After a marathon meeting Monday night, SAD 17 directors approved a plan to reopen schools Tuesday, Sept. 8, that includes a hybrid process for in-school education at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Directors also approved changing the school breakfast program to allow students in Harrison, West Paris, Oxford, Norway and Oxford Hills Middle […]
Communities on Thompson Lake look to future of dam
Selectmen representing Casco, Otisfield, Oxford and Poland meet Thursday night to discuss preserving facility.
No promises made on fully reopening SAD 17 schools
PARIS — If families found distance learning during COVID-19 to be confusing and isolating they are finding that making plans to go back is just as exasperating. Maine’s Department of Education has authorized schools in all counties to reopen this fall, as long as schools can comply with six safety protocol requirements. The conditions were […]
Hebron man’s good fortune makes him a millionaire
Mark Ramsdell purchased the $1 million lottery ticket from a variety store in Oxford.
SAD 17 school, technical, adult ed budgets easily pass
Oxford Hills voters approve the district’s $42.9 million package by 70%. The adult and vocational education budgets were also overwhelmingly passed.
Lack of volunteer fire fighters affecting Oxford
On Independence Day, multiple emergencies in a short span highlight the challenges facing public safety in Oxford. Paris Fire Department had to respond to to a fireworks-related house fire and car accident when short-handed Oxford was called to a medical emergency.
SAD 17 leader outlines plan to reopen schools next month
Superintendent Rick Colpitts stipulates virus must be on downward trajectory.