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Incumbents, newcomers face off at Paris’ Candidate Night
PARIS — Incumbents and political newcomers Monday addressed the public on how they would guide the town if elected to the Board of Selectmen. Paris attorney Sarah Glynn moderated the forum at the Town Office, where roughly 30 people attended. Board Chairwoman Janet Jamison and Selectman Kathy Richardson are being challenged in the June 13 elections […]
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Stolen vehicles found in Paris, Oxford
PARIS — Police are investigating the weekend thefts of three vehicles, one of which was found burning in Paris on Sunday and another in a swamp in Oxford on Monday. Detective Sgt. Michael Dailey of the Paris Police Department said he believes all three thefts are connected. “We’ve had a rash of stolen cars in […]
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Oxford County commissioners award bridge contract
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners voted 2-0 Friday afternoon to award a $91,300 contract to Jim Sysko and Andre Bernier to rebuild and maintain Ketchum Bridge in Riley Township. The bridge that spans the Miles Notch Brook was designated a failing bridge by the Maine Department of Transportation in 2016. County Administrator Scott Cole said […]
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SAD 17 board tables talks on early start for classes
PARIS — The majority of School Administrative District 17 directors voted Monday night to table a decision on whether to start classes later in the day. They will discuss the issue in July when they have more information. “I’m still not convinced we have enough to move forward,” Superintendent Rick Colpitts said after outlining four […]
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Three towns seeking town managers
For the second time in roughly a year, three area towns are in search of a new town manager: Buckfield, Norway and Oxford. In March, Buckfield Town Manager Cindy Dunn announced she would resign as town manager and its associated duties effective June 30, the end of her contract. Dunn remains as town clerk and […]
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Learning the ropes in Bethel
BETHEL — Dean Richmond declared his intentions to “muckle on,” as he wrestled with an 800-pound steer — a steer that had bested riders who were attempting to get a rope around him one too many times. “Dean, you’re not 20,” Deborah Richmond shouted at her husband. On Sunday at the Cliff Side Arena on […]
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Consolidation: Cambridge at 40 has come far
Happy birthday, Cambridge. And happy anniversary, too. You’ve earned the double celebration. You’ve come of age. As the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Eve on Tuesday, Waterloo Region’s second biggest city hit the big 4-0. That alone was worth 40 cheers. But as well as marking the passage of four decades since Cambridge’s birth, it […]
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Majority of federal employees say gov’t rarely seeks ideas for improvement
ARLINGTON, Virginia — New research finds that government leaders are not fully tapping the brain power of federal employees to help address some of the federal government’s most pressing challenges. Seventy-two percent of federal employees say that their agency rarely or never seeks their ideas for improvements, and 71 percent report that government is less […]
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Fishing and fun on Main St. in Norway
NORWAY — The fourth annual Family Fishing Festival at Pennesseewassee Lake in Norway took place on Saturday, and according to Norway Recreation staff member Saara Leduc, there was no shortage of fish or fun. The fishing festival is a collaborative effort by several local organizations. Fishing poles for participants to use were provided by Cabela’s, […]