Paris appoints new director to Oxford Hills school board
Scott Buffington was appointed to replace one of Paris’ two successful write-in candidates on the MSAD 17 board.
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Paris approves $6M annual budget
This year’s annual town meeting lasted just 40 minutes, a complete turn-around from 2025’s taxpayer rebellion.
Paris school board write-in electee ineligible for office
Michael Lance’s spouse is an Oxford Hills school district employee, making him ineligible to take a seat on the SAD 17 board.
Oxford Hills elects 4 new school board members
Five director seats were up for election in Otisfield, Norway and Paris.
Androscoggin County sheriff candidate won’t be on the ballot
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a final ruling Wednesday that Kevin Nichols of Turner lacks the required experience.
Oxford Hills’ $54.4M school budget passes
Maine School Administrative District 17’s budget includes hiring a safety coordinator dedicated to overseeing security technology, emergency responses and interagency communications.
Harrison voters vote to form committee to explore withdrawal from school district
Withdrawing from a Maine school administrative district is a 22-step process that can take up to two years to complete.
Norway to vote on $7.9M budget at June 15 town meeting
Spending has surged over the past four years, with an 11% hike to be presented to voters this year.
Message for Oxford Hills grads: ‘Do hard things’
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School sent 242 seniors off to their futures.
Oxford voters reject public safety staffing cuts, OK bigger town budget
It took more than 3 hours at Oxford’s annual town meeting to finalize its $7.46M town budget.
A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs
Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.
Mexico man killed in Paris motorcycle crash
Witnesses of the Wednesday afternoon crash are being asked to come forward.
Oxford Hills school board to seek interim administrator
SAD 17 must replace both the superintendent and assistant superintendent before the end of September.
Need a house call? Buckfield doctor launches mobile practice
Dr. John Matulis’ medical practice serves elderly and nonmobile patients where they live.
Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine
Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.
Oxford Hills superintendent departs for Yarmouth post
Superintendent Heather Manchester starts a new position July 1 as Yarmouth School Department’s assistant superintendent for teaching and learning.
Paris veterans’ groups host Memorial Day ceremonies
Members of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts in Paris pay tribute those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom worldwide.
‘Striking’ sculptures installed at Shepard’s Farm Preserve in Norway
The Pinkies are a trio of hot pink sculptures constructed by Bridgton artists Pamela “Posey” Moulton and Roy Fox using tons of commercial fishing line and gear salvaged from Portland…
Buckfield high school announces top graduating seniors
Of Buckfield Junior-Senior High School’s top 10 graduates, eight are enrolled at Maine community colleges or universities.
Oxford Hills school district budget advances to final vote
All 19 articles in the $54.4 million budget were approved by voters, sending the proposal to a final vote June 9 by residents of the eight SAD 17 towns.
Here are the top 5% of Oxford Hills’ class of 2026
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s top-performing students include two salutatorians.
Paris to vote on $6M budget at June 15 town meeting
The annual town meeting will be held June 15 at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris.
Lewiston Memorial Day ceremony to honor ‘Four Chaplains’ with monument
The event will be hosted by the Lewiston-Auburn Veterans Council Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park.
IRS mistake led to $516,000 lien against Oxford Hills school district, officials say
Paperwork filed for the 2022 tax year has apparently been misplaced by the IRS, which filed a $516,000 tax lien against SAD 17.
Paris Save A Lot to shut doors as revenue tanks
The Save A Lot store in Paris has finally had to close its doors due to dramatic revenue drops and rising expenses, the store manager said.
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