Loss of state funding and increasing operating expenses result in a 7.9% spending increase.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Agnes Gray referendum wording leaves out repair costs
A “yes” vote means the school will permanently close. And an estimated $1.04 million cost to keep the school open each year does not include millions in repairs.
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Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway-based developer seeks solar project on superfund site in Paris
The former AC Lawrence Leather Tannery on Oxford Street was cleaned up by the EPA in the mid 2000s due to contamination and heavy metals in the soil.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris selectmen table proposal to study leaving school district
Discussion has been delayed, but selectmen remain concerned about the cost of the school budget.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Area car dealers hire employees, serve customers of shuttered Paris dealership
Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram closed last month suddenly.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Seven candidates competing for two open seats on Paris Select Board
In Norway, four people, including both incumbents, are seeking two selectmen seats.
Posted inbPlus, Oxford Hills
Norway’s Valerie Foss is winning awards and changing lives through volunteering
‘When I am feeling burnt out, I am typically focused on myself, so the first thing I do is ask myself ‘Why am I here?”
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Wilton lawmaker pleads not guilty to clean election law crimes
State Rep. Randall Hall pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of involving alleged forgery of signatures needed to get Maine Clean Elections funds.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Androscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Massachusetts man arrested after police chase through 2 counties
Police say the pursuit, from Paris to Mechanic Falls, began when the driver refused to stop for officers investigating a report of shots fired.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Paris board agrees to examine less expensive police options
A study of policing options could take up to six months, so it won’t be available in time for the June town meeting, when voters will be asked to approve a budget with a 25% increase.