Respite for ME, a two-year pilot program that launched in 2022, offers up to $5,171 to those providing care for a loved one at home.
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West Paris Water District repairs, chlorination begin
WEST PARIS — A West Paris Water District pump station has been repaired and chlorination of the water has begun in hopes of lifting the months-long boil water order in August, according to water district superintendent Bill Gardner. A brand new flow meter was also installed. This week, a company will be cleaning out the […]
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West Paris post office to move into former nursing home on Route 26
The announcement comes a little more than a month after U.S. Rep. Jared Golden,, D-Lewiston, sent a letter to the postal service demanding answers about reestablishing a post office in West Paris.
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West Paris municipal buildings set to get lower electric bills
The town signed a contract with the nonprofit Maine PowerOptions, an energy-purchasing consortium that can give a lower rate on electricity and fuel.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris Fire Department gets UTV trailer with King grant
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Fire Department was able to purchase a new utility terrain vehicle, or UTV, and a trailer using a $50,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. Firefighters have received training from the state related to the UTV, Town Manager Joy Downing said during the select board meeting July […]
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West Paris resident requests security cams be installed at Agnes Gray Elementary
Vandals wreaked havoc on the schools outdoor education yurt and other equipment sometime between June 27-July 1.
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West Paris holds hastily scheduled executive session
Although a public notice was posted to the town’s website and on the front door of the town office Saturday, the Advertiser Democrat was not notified of the meeting, which is required by Maine’s Freedom of Access Act, or “right to know” law.
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E. coli found in West Paris water
West Paris Water District says it expects the problem to be resolved by Aug. 1, following installation of a new reservoir roof and chlorination of the water.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
All revised Oxford-area school’s budget articles pass at validation hearing
Maine School Administrative District 17’s 2024-25 budget was approved and will be put to a referendum vote Aug. 6.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Four charged with drug, weapons offenses in West Paris
Police seized fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, over $6,000 in cash and seven firearms.