Mallards welcome spring to Peru pond
The mallard drake and his mate busied themselves with their nest amid warming weather.
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Oxford Hills’ proposed school budget cuts 6.5 positions
The staff cuts include two open teacher positions and a special education role.
Thursday water main work to affect High Street area in Paris
Crews will replace the section of water line that was patched after pipes burst last month.
Oxford Hills principal’s award winner chosen for leadership, advocacy
Senior Ronan Brown of Harrison is passionate about politics, progressive causes and the outdoors, Principal Paul Bickford said.
No spending hike in proposed Oxford Hills budget, school leader says
Four community sessions for reviewing the 2026-27 budget will be held April 8, 13 and 16 and May 4.
West Paris Post Office to finally reopen after 5 years
The post office, at a new location at 141 Bethel Road, opens for business Saturday, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden said.
Mobile home lot rent increase moratorium passes in Norway
The decision gives mobile home owners a temporary reprieve from lot rent hikes while the town works on a local ordinance to resolve a state law loophole.
Eagle Scout aims for career in law enforcement
Avery Monahan is using his Scouting experience to build a career as a game warden.
300 bunnies later, Norway’s Rocky Coast Rabbit Rescue is hopping these days
It started when Kaili Stalling saw 7 rabbits in the roadway. Now she runs a nonprofit and has a fluffle of advice.
Before you get a bunny for Easter, consider their needs
Without proper care, a pet rabbit may not survive more than a year.
Maine-based podcasts bring the strange to airwaves
True crime dominates these podcasts, with a dose of the paranormal — and one delightfully quirky exception.
2 Republican challengers face Wainwright in Oxford County sheriff’s primary
Voters will decide among 3 Republican candidates at the June 9 primary election. The winner will face the lone Democratic candidate on Nov. 3.
Norway to vote March 30 on mobile home rent hike moratorium
Norway is the latest rural Maine community working to protect affordable housing.
Old Home Days returns to West Paris after a decade
Longtime tradition set for June 27, with new attractions led by local volunteer Jeff Holley.
A couple of ghoulish neighbors appear in West Paris
A pair of skeletons hang around in a barn window in time for April Fool’s Day.
Dog takes a paws amid Easter prep in South Paris
Ollie, a 7-year-old Springer Spaniel, relaxes at Oxford Hills Mercantile as owner David Robichaud prepares Easter merchandise in South Paris ahead of the April 5 holiday.
Update: South Paris boil water order lifted
Several old, shallow pipes ruptured along High Street this week as the ground thawed following an extremely cold winter.
New breaks bog down South Paris water line repairs
Several old, shallow pipes ruptured as the ground thawed following an extremely cold winter.
Hebron voters pass $1.2M budget, oppose land use ordinance change
Voters also elected a new selectman and a new director to Maine School Administrative District 17.
No Kings rally returns to Oxford Hills March 28
The demonstration will be held on the corner of Main and Fair streets at the Norway/Paris town line.
Work continues to repair broken watermain in Paris
Workers said the main likely froze and broke over the winter and then burst as the ground thawed this week.
West Paris Water District unveils plans for infrastructure upgrades
The utility is looking at three major upgrades and pursuing community block grants and other funding sources to cover the costs.
Hearing on halting rent increase at Norway mobile home park set for March 19
A public hearing will be held to present details of the proposed six-month moratorium on hiking mobile home lot rent, which is similar to one enacted in Jay three months…
Where to take your dog in western Maine, from patios to trails
Find dog-friendly walking paths, welcoming restaurants and parks where you can bring your pooch in towns including Bethel, Farmington, Rumford and Rangeley and more.
Wondering what to do when winter weather closes your town in western Maine? We’ve got answers.
We’ve created a guide for what to do and where to go when weather disrupts town operations in Oxford and Franklin counties.
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