PARIS — Creating a school calendar can be a challenge. Just ask the SAD 17 Board of Directors, who on May 7 adopted the 4th revision of the proposed 2018-2019 school year calendar. While some of the four revisions were minor glitches, such as realizing that graduation had unintentionally been set for a Sunday instead […]
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SAD 17 plans info sessions on proficiency-based education
PARIS — The Oxford Hills School District will hold a Proficiency-Based Education informational session on Thursday, June 14, to allay concerns by some SAD 17 Board of Directors that the community at large needs more information. The directors voted on May 7 to implement a new policy that sets the foundation for Proficiency-Based Education in […]
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SAD 17 China agreement … in detail
PARIS — School officials say a recently signed agreement between SAD 17 and its sister school in Jinhua, China to bring tuition-paying Chinese students to the Oxford Hills School District, is a good opportunity for everyone involved. Whether it is seen as a plus culturally, educationally, financially, as a pathway for Chinese students to enter U.S college […]
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UMaine Extension offers vegetable gardening workshop in Rangeley
FARMINGTON, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a vegetable gardening workshop in May in Franklin County. The workshop will be held 6–7:30 p.m., May 23 at the Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake Street. UMaine Extension agricultural professional David Fuller will be the instructor. Topics include soil testing; recommended vegetable varieties, particularly carrots […]
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Chorus Presents “True Colors” Concert June 1st
Rangeley Community Chorus presents an evening of music with the theme “True Colors” on Friday, June 1, at 7:00 pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. in Rangeley. The concert will include songs presented by the full chorus, as well as by small groups and soloists. The Chorus is under the direction of Erin […]
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Siding For Your Home
Siding is an economical way to update the look of your home while providing lasting protection for its exterior. If you’re in the market for new siding, you’ll want to shop around to get a feel for pricing and covering options. Here are a few things to consider. 1. Review your finances Your budget will […]
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Choosing A Roofer
If your roof is in need of repair, it’s time to get in touch with a professional roofer. Putting a new roof on your home can increase its value. So it is essential that you pick the right contractor to do this job. Your first step in finding a reliable roofer is to ask your […]
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Police catch John Williams, suspect in killing of deputy, on 4th day of manhunt
John Williams, suspected of killing a policeman, was arrested early Saturday afternoon in a wooded area of Fairfield, ending a nationwide manhunt that lasted four days and involved some 200 officers from multiple jurisdictions. Williams, who is accused of shooting Somerset County Sheriff’s Cpl. Eugene Cole fatally early Wednesday morning in Norridgewock, was taken […]
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How to buy or sell a home
Buying or selling a home is a major event. And because of complicated contracts and significant investments, it’s one that you’ll want to take on with the help of a real estate professional. Finding a good agent often means finding a reputable real estate agency. These days, it seems like every town has more than […]
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Jeannine T. Roy
LEWISTON — Jeannine T. Roy, 68, of Auburn, peacefully passed away Thursday, April 26, at Central Maine Medical Center, with her loving children by her side. She was born in Lewiston on April 10, 1950, a daughter of the late Albert and Murielle Guay Roy. She attended Lewiston schools and was a graduate of Lewiston High […]