PARIS — Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education has the following enrichment classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22. Drawing for Everyone runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuition is $50 with a $5 lab fee. Introduction to Spanish runs from 6 to 8 p.m. with a tuition fee of $50. Welding runs from 6 to 9 p.m. with […]
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In our schools: Limit spending; increase security
What is the first step in addressing a crushing municipal budget problem? Alienate members of the local school committee by not allowing them to join in the problem-solving discussion. At least that’s the first step in the negotiation manual used by Paris First Selectman Sam Elliot. On Thursday night, Elliot refused to allow members of […]
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New online course on jQuery is available
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of online, instructor-led courses and is pleased to announce the launch of “Creating jQuery Mobile Websites With Dreamweaver.” Building mobile-friendly websites is the new frontier in Web design. As more people adopt tablets and smartphones, the demand for Web designers who can build […]
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Christmas basket fund seeks donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Cottrell-Taylor Christmas Basket Fund was established about 40 years ago in memory of Henry L. Cottrell, a Monmouth principal and, later, Robert Taylor, a teacher. Its purpose is to provide Christmas dinner and gifts for families in Monmouth who are in need during the holiday season. The committee is hard at […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Matthew G. Belinski, 41, of Bethel, Oct. 18, fugitive from justice, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Samuel J. Leighton II, 31, of Norway, Oct. 18, domestic assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, aggravated criminal mischief, Norway Police Department. * Dana S. McKeen, 27, of […]
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Registration open for conference on addiction
PARIS — The 12th annual Basics of Alcoholism and Addictions Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the First Congregational Church in South Paris. Alcoholism and drug addiction are major problems in the area. Awareness, prevention and options for treatment and recovery are key to decreasing the affects […]
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Adult Education enrichment opportunities
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education is planning the following enrichment classes. To register, call 743-8842, option 1, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or register online at www.sad17.maineadulted.org. Friday, Oct. 12 Job Search Fundamentals. Learn how to do an effective job search. Whether you’re a beginner who is unfamiliar with computers, […]
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Three earn full-tuition scholarships to Maine Machine Products
PARIS — Maine Machine Products Company recently awarded full-tuition scholarships to three area high school seniors enrolled in the Precision Machining Technology program at Central Maine Community College. Spencer Belanger, Poland High School; Andrew Stearns, Spruce Mountain High School, Jay; and Jesse Ripley, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, were selected for their demonstrated excellence in […]
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RIF Read-a-thon was again a success
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Reading is Fundamental Programs celebrated another successful read-a-thon for SAD 17 students in grades K-6 by raising more than $13,000. An ice cream social was held to recognize this year’s outstanding read-a-thon participants. One hundred eight students were invited for either raising $50 or more or being a top-place reader […]