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West Paris voters approve $413,996 mini-pumper for fire department
Voters at the annual town meeting also backed funds for Agnes Gray School security and reelected officials.
12-year-old skier hospitalized after hitting trees at Black Mountain in Rumford
The boy was free-skiing with friends Sunday, went off the trail, over a steep embankment and into trees, a ski area official said.
Message of peace painted on lake in Norway
The 100-feet-high ‘NO WAR’ message was painted by a group of anonymous artists on Sunday.
Propane tank left open at Norway hospital
A propane tank left behind by a construction crew at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital was removed Feb. 27 after ‘an unusual odor’ wafted through the building, an administrator said.
‘Death Cafe’ in Paris to foster open dialogue about end-of-life experiences
Death doulas are hosting conversations at the community center for people to share their thoughts and experiences related to death and dying.
Red Cross playing catch-up as Maine weather worsens blood shortage nationwide
The American Red Cross has announced its first severe blood shortage since 2024, worsened by the Feb. 22 snowstorm, which canceled drives.
Paris historical societies to establish scholarship for students studying history
The organizations are selling commemorative eggs featuring images of eight Paris Hill historic sites to fund a scholarship in memory of the former town historian.
Stories of 7 generations of Waterford family still alive in historic home
Judy Green is writing her family’s history at a North Waterford homestead, from 1790 to today.
Oxford Hills rejects purchase of $3.8 million school bus garage at former Paris dealership
Maine School Administrative District 17 proposed to buy and renovate the vacant Bessey Motor Sales lot on Main Street in Paris.
Parking signs go up at future West Paris post office
Town Manager Joy Downing says March 1 is a “fingers-crossed” target opening.
West Paris voters to decide on buying new firetruck at town meeting March 7
Security upgrades to the Agnes Gray School are on the warrant, too.
Bethel exhibit features Western Maine Olympians
Skiers and snowboarders from Oxford County are highlighted in the Bethel Historical Society display.
Norway ice rink heats up over February break
Bruce Fox Memorial Ice Rink on Cottage Street attracted skaters throughout February vacation week, from the kids next door to those from as far away as Portland.
Loose horses hit, killed by vehicle in West Paris
The crash happened Friday night under ‘terrible road conditions,’ authorities said.
Norway pushing ahead with moratorium on lot rent increases for mobile homes
The moratorium would have to go before voters at a special town meeting.
Oxford County animal control officer takes role as dog’s best friend seriously
Brandon Holmes of Buckfield is rewriting the rules of animal control services in western Maine, 24/7.
Oxford Hills to vote Feb. 24 on $3.8M bus garage
Maine School Administrative District 17’s bus garage is cramped, out of date and its fueling system is at the end of its life. Is the solution moving to the old…
Oxford Hills saving thousands of dollars by reducing school energy costs
Conversion to LED lighting and solar electricity is paying off, officials say.
Six first responders honored for life-saving actions in Oxford
Police and fire department crews saved a person trapped in a submerged vehicle in December, and an injured resident was pulled from a house fire in August.
Norway mobile home park residents push for pause on rent hikes, call for new ordinance
Residents say a rent increase is set to go into effect April 1.
19 Oxford Hills high school students suspended over harassment
School administrators say they responded to an incident involving the students ‘coming together as a disruptive and potentially dangerous group.’
A 120-year-old romance rekindled in cache of letters found in West Paris home
The 1907 courtship between 14-year-old Elinor Tuell and 19-year-old Leland Dunham has been rediscovered and is being brought back to life.
Oxford County sets lower tax rate for 2026
The rate set by commissioners Thursday is nearly $1.03 per $1,000 of property valuation, which is about 13 cents less than last year.
Buckfield man arrested in connection to explosion in Sumner
‘Several items capable of being used to manufacture explosives’ were at the suspect’s home, state fire investigators said.
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