A look back at the stories from the second half of 2024.
Evan W. Houk
Evan Houk is a journalist originally from Bessemer, Pennsylvania, who writes and takes photographs for the Advertiser Democrat and Sun Journal. He's also the creator of the Oxford Hills Now newsletter. Evan lives in West Paris and enjoys hiking in the woods, swimming, and reading Stephen King books.
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Advertiser Democrat Year in Review (Part I)
January John L’Hote, 106 and the newest recipient of Waterford’s Boston Post Cane, is the embodiment of the American Dream, from his upbringing to the chance circumstances that led him to true love and a marriage that lasted 80 years, his service in World War II and a commitment to life-long learning that continues today. […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris cancels special town meeting, purchases tractor
The board approved using $55,788 from the highway department equipment reserve account to purchase a Bobcat L28 diesel sidewalk tractor for clearing sidewalks.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris asks for response from school district regarding Agnes Gray
A letter to the school district contends it did not follow proper statutory procedures before closing Agnes Gray.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
VIP Tires looks to move into old Grover Gundrilling plant
If approved, VIP Tires expects to be operational in the new location by mid-spring next year, according to John Quirk, executive chairman and owner of the regional auto service company.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, Oxford Hills
Norway Odd Fellows Hall renovations expected to start next month
The plan involves creating 16 affordable apartments and an 1,800-square-foot commercial space on the first floor.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Paris wants to spend $52,792 on sidewalk tractor
Residents will be asked to authorize the purchase at a special town meeting Dec. 23.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris discusses vacating legal complaint against school district
The complaint contends that the SAD 17 school district violated Maine law when closing down Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris in February due to unsafe conditions.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris to modify cable agreements
The renegotiation of this agreement will allow the public access station and the town to continue collecting franchise fees on cable subscriptions as well as video streaming, or video service provider, subscriptions, in addition to being able to keep up with high definition transmission and other technology, Station Manager Peter Morton told the select board Nov. 25.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County discusses sheriff’s coverage of Mexico
The county has sent Mexico two contract options for coverage — one for 24-hour patrol and another for patrol from 7 a.m. to midnight, County Administrator Zane Loper said.