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Paris Maine
Oxford Hills tech students receive graduation credits for core academic subjects
MSAD 17 directors accepted a recommendation from its Curriculum Committee to adopt the new policy for students taking classes in five disciplines.
Paris selectmen accuse Oxford County sheriff of undermining police department
A letter from the board accuses Sheriff Christopher Wainwright with undocumented evidence of illegally plotting to disband the Paris Police Department. Wainwright calls it a ‘blatant lie.’
OHCHS announces class of 2025’s top graduating seniors
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has announced the top five percent of students from the class of 2025. Senior graduation will be held June 7 starting at 7 p.m., at the Gouin Athletic Complex on Alpine Street, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to the OHCHS gymnasium. […]
Jill Bartash named principal of Hebron Station School
Jill Bartash’s transfer from Central Office to Hebron Station School means SAD 17 now has a vacancy for curriculum director.
Paris residents hear policing options from Oxford County sheriff
Oxford County will charge the town nearly $170,000 per deputy if citizens vote to disband its police department and contract with the sheriff.
Paris to vote on replacing boilers at firehouse next month
Selectmen accepted a bid of nearly $50,000 from Thayer of Auburn to replace the heating and cooling systems at the fire station.
Man sentenced for stealing from postal workers, post offices in central Maine
Lance Funderburk and his accomplice targeted post offices in Paris and Monmouth, and postal carriers in Lewiston.
Oxford Hills straw poll backs current site for new middle school
If the project is approved by voters, the new school will be built in two phases on a footprint overlapping the current Oxford Hills Middle School.
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.