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07/23/2025

This is the second exhibit featuring Peter Herley and 8th grader Colby Martel.

The monthlong exhibit in Norway is the second collaboration between artists Peter Herley and Colby Martel, the grandson of founder Lajos Matolcsy.

07/22/2025

The problem peaks during the late afternoons and early evenings, according to Oxford Police Chief Rickie Jack. In some cases heavy summer traffic on routes 118 and 26 through Norway, Paris and Oxford spurs locals to take shortcuts around it by using side roads with lower speed zones.

The police department is increasing radar patrols in residential areas after complaints.

07/22/2025

Lauren Millett of Oxford was awarded a $5,000 Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship from the Maine Education Services Foundation, one of 15 recipients from a field of over 500 applicants.

07/18/2025

Otisfield will pay to tribute and bid goodbye to longtime town leader Lenny Adler 11:30 Saturday, at the Spurr’s Fire Station.

The life of a founding member of the department will be celebrated Saturday at the Spurr's Corner Station.

07/05/2025

Andrea Burns passed away June 23 at her home in Norway . Her celebration of life is Tuesday at McLaughlin Garden on Main Street in South Paris, starting at 4 p.m.

Norway's village would likely look very different today, but for the efforts of preservation warriors like Andrea Burns.

06/16/2025

“Entrepreneur” or pickle magnate may seem like a lofty statement for a fourth grader to put at the top of their resume, but a handful of Oxford Elementary School students have earned that right – at least when it comes time in the distant future to write theirs.

The company mission: “At pickle inc. we make sure that you get the best pickles at school.”

06/16/2025

Oxford Hills Middle School students in Jon Bolduc’s creative writing class can now classify themselves as up-and-coming journalists after launching a new school newspaper, The Viking Vibe

The kids do not shy away from publishing opinion pieces and writing about tough subjects.

05/27/2025

Jill Bartash succeeds the retiring Douglas Kilmister. Before working in SAD 17 as its curriculum director she was principal of Rumford Elementary School.

Jill Bartash's transfer from Central Office to Hebron Station School means SAD 17 now has a vacancy for curriculum director.

05/26/2025

Here comes the class of ‘25

PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has announced the top five percent of students from the class of 2025. Senior graduation will be held June 7 starting at 7 p.m., at the Gouin Athletic Complex on Alpine Street, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, ceremonies will be ...

05/25/2025

A priority for Maine Rural Water Association is to assess WPWD’s accounts receivable records, identify customers with the largest balances and start issuing shut-off notices for those who do bring their balances current or agree to payment plans.

Some accounts have been in arrears for years, with at least one customer owing more than $20,000.

Maine Rural Water Association is now handling West Paris Water District's accounting and customer service functions, as the utility seeks to stabilize its finances by more aggressively collecting customer fees and adjusting its rates for the first time in years.

05/23/2025

Soran Adams is using the skills he has learned and contacts he has made through the 4H Agricultural Ambassador Program to promote youth mental health.