Oily rags the likely cause of fire that destroyed Harrison home
Shortly after 4 p.m., fire crews were called to 25 Ruby Lane, off Chapman Road, for a report that the single-family home was on fire.
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Oxford Hills wrestlers have new ‘holl’ to train
Odin’s Holl Wrestling Club in South Paris gives enthusiasts a dedicated space to train and connect in the Viking spirit.
Watershed Festival set for July 11 in Waterford
The Keoka Lake Association is sponsoring Watershed Festival ’26, a celebration of local lakes and watersheds, and stewardship.
Oxford man arrested after motorcyclist dies in crash
A New Gloucester man died early Thursday morning in a crash on Route 26 in Oxford. Police have charged an Oxford man with manslaughter.
Cooling centers open in Oxford Hills region
Brownfield, Norway, Mechanic Falls, Otisfield and Poland are offering safe cooling sites for people who need to escape extreme heat.
3 injured in domestic dispute involving knife, stolen vehicle in Otisfield
Investigators say a 45-year-old Otisfield man is suspected of assaulting two people before crashing a stolen car and being seriously injured.
Oxford Hills spring athletes, coaches recognized
Fifteen athletes and coaches have been honored on the 2026 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference list.
Newry artist hunts for grandfather’s lost tractor
Luke Paliocha is trying to locate his grandfather’s 1958 International 300 Utility, a machine tied to some of his few childhood memories of a grandfather he barely knew.
Oxford Hills appoints acting school superintendent
Assistant Superintendent Steve Ciembroniewicz will hold the top job for two months while the school board launches separate interim and permanent candidate searches.
New mini-pumper a big improvement, West Paris fire chief says
Chief Mike Henderson reports that the new vehicle is an ‘awesome’ piece of equipment.
Norway embraces spirt of America’s 250th birthday
A crosswalk in the village was painted red, white and blue with stars ahead of the July 4 celebrations.
Otisfield approves $2.9M budget
Voters also greenlit extensive ordinance updates that will put the town in compliance with state statutes.
Oxford readies for America’s 250th birthday
Blow-up characters on Allen Hill Road signal that Fourth of July is coming, as are regional celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Grandstand ready for Downhill Derby, Old Home Days in West Paris
A father-and-son team to offer test rides during West Paris Old Home Days on June 27.
Harrison voters approve $5.25 million budget
About 75 residents attended the annual town meeting at Harrison Elementary School, a smaller crowd than in previous years.
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.
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.
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