NORWAY — “It was about 23 years ago that a friend let me borrow a bow,” said Jon Thompson of Norway, the 2019 International Bowhunting Organization World Champion in the Senior Hunter Class. “I was only going to use it to go hunting, but I liked it so much that I went overboard,” he said. […]
Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
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Wandering: Treasure
Some things just go together. Coffee and conversation. Warm apple pie and vanilla ice cream. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Wine and cheese. Even us outdoorsy types like to double up on favorite activities. Stream fishing and gold panning pair well; prospecting is a great way to fill the time when fish aren’t biting. If you […]
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Sumner woman found unresponsive in ditch
Holly Perron, 47, was found lying unresponsive in a ditch off Main Street on Tuesday night.
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Oxford Board of Selectmen Agenda – Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019
5:30 Workshop – Capital Improvement -Roads September 5, 2019 6:00 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER and FLAG SALUTE Chairman Scott Hunter will preside. ACTION ON MINUTES Action on minutes dated August 15, 2019, and August 29th, 2019. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS – Please state your name and Town that you are from for […]
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SAD 17 school year off to a ‘great start’
SAD 17 Board of Directors heard from administrators Tuesday regarding the start of the school year.
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SAD 17 off to a ‘great start’
PARIS — School Administrative District 17 administrators told directors Tuesday night, Sept. 3, the school year had started with a focus on connectedness among students and staff. School started last week for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Prekindergarten pupils began the school year Tuesday. D.J. Thorne, principal of Hebron Station School, said last year […]
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SAD 17 Board of Directors Agenda – Sept. 3, 2019
OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 743-8972 www.msad17.org www.msad17.org/District/School-Board DATE: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 TIME: 7:00 p.m.LOCATION: Central Office, 232 Main Street, South Paris, Community Room #201 A G E N D A 1. CALL TO ORDER. Board Chair Diana Olsen will preside. 2. FLAG SALUTE. 3. WELCOME TO VISITORS. […]
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Awards presented to SAD 17 staff, community
PARIS — School Administrative District 17 administrators, teachers and staff kicked off the new school year Monday, Aug. 26, with recognitions and awards at the annual opening day ceremonies. Yesterday was the first day of school for most students. Students in grades 8 and 10-12 started today. Josie and Madilyn Mains led the group in […]
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Chalked messages of encouragement welcome Rowe students
NORWAY — When students returned to Guy E. Rowe Elementary School Wednesday, Aug. 28, they were greeted with messages of encouragement and inspiration written on the sidewalks in colorful chalk. Schools across the country host “Chalk the Walk” events in which members of the community write messages on the sidewalks for the first day of […]
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PHOTOS: Welcome back!
Wednesday, Aug. 28 was the first day of school for School Administrative District 17 elementary students.