PARIS — SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts told directors Monday, June 17, Oxford Hills Middle School Principal Paul Bickford submitted his resignation in order to take over as Director of Maine Region 11 Vocational program. “Although no longer working for SAD 17, he will be working with our students,” he said. “We are excited for […]
Dee Menear
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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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Dam rehabilitation recommended by engineer
OXFORD — Selectmen held a public informational meeting Thursday, June 20, regarding a Natural Resources Protection Act application for repairs to the east gate of the Thompson Lake dam. The dam, more than 150 years old, has experienced significant deterioration and operational inadequacy, according to the application, prepared by Myron Petrovsky of MBP Consulting. Major […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Free meals continue for students
The district, as a whole, no longer qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision, the federal program that provides free meals to all elementary students.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Boy Scout helps homeless teens
“People need someone to care about them. There is not enough caring in the world but there is a lot of selfishness.” Aryn Johnson, a boy scout with Troop 130 in South Paris.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News
Wilton board approves Wilson Lake Country Club liquor license
The Wilton Gold Holding LLC, D/B/A Wilson Lake Country Club, application had been tabled because the business owed over $20,000 in taxes.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 directors review financial audit
The audit of 2017-18 financial records revealed no knowledge of fraud, noncompliance or violations, but several recommendations were made to address deficiencies and concerns.
Posted inOxford Hills
Liquor license application approved for Oxford Casino
The board unanimously approved the application Thursday.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local News
Directors learn benefits of late start
Director of Curriculum Heather Manchester in a presentation Monday said studies show teens have improved grades and standardized test scores when school starts at a later time.