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South Paris Family Dollar to close

by Christopher Wheelock March 21, 2024March 24, 2024

Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year and 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores over the next several years.

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Western Foothills Land Trust offers spring programs

March 21, 2024March 20, 2024

Western Foothills Land Trust has released its 2024 Spring Program schedule, offering a lineup of outdoor activities designed to engage, educate and inspire the community. Offerings include crafting pinhole eclipse viewers with the town of Norway, exploring vernal pools with the Lakes Environmental Association, and learning how to nurture native pollinators at Mclaughlin Garden. To […]

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Oxford County agency accepting Emergency Conservation Program applications

March 14, 2024March 13, 2024

Oxford County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program, addressing damages from the Dec. 18 rain/wind severe storm. Signup for the program is set from Monday, March 18, through Thursday, May 16. The program assists producers with the recovery cost to restore the agricultural land to pre-disaster conditions. Approved applicants may receive up to […]

Business, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education

Oxford County high school students interning to explore career paths

by Kendra Caruso March 3, 2024March 4, 2024

Juniors and seniors in Paris and Hiram get credit for interning with local businesses.

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Norway Grange to host dinner fundraiser for South Paris resident

March 2, 2024February 29, 2024

Norway Grange No. 45 is set to host an Italian dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the 15 Whitman St. Grange, to raise funds for Mary Jo DiBennedetto. DiBennedetto’s South Paris home was destroyed by fire on Jan. 21. While she did lose everything, she was able to save her two dogs and […]

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McLaughlin Garden 2024 hybrid lecture series to kick off March 6

February 28, 2024February 21, 2024

SOUTH PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden 2024 lecture series is set for each Wednesday afternoon in March. Topics were chosen to appeal to gardeners and to those interested in nature. The presentations will be hybrid, in-person attendees can have tea at 3:30 p.m. before the 4 p.m. lectures upstairs at the McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main […]

Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills

Bail lowered for Buckfield man charged with arson

by Christopher Williams February 20, 2024February 21, 2024

Investigators say Clay R. Jacobs intentionally set fire to his home on Sunday.

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Woodlot owners beginner’s course set for South Paris March 7

February 8, 2024February 1, 2024

SOUTH PARIS — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District plans to start a six-week beginner’s course for woodlot owners at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St. Merle Ring, retired Maine Forest Service District Forester with 42 years of experience, is the instructor. For course topics, cost […]