According to a recently completed survey, there are 54 erosion sites along Hobbs Pond, 13 of which are considered “high impact.”
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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Helping Hearts distributes free clothing and household items
The nonprofit takes and fulfills requests for needed items and distributes laundry coupons, hygiene products, and home medical supplies.
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School board chairman advises Paris officials on petition issue
SAD 17 School Board Chair Troy Ripley says the school district already started the process suggested by the petition in 2016, asking the state Department of Education to fund a construction project.
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Lakes Association asks town to help address erosion sites
There are 54 erosion sites along Hobbs Pond, 13 of which are considered “high impact.” Two of the high impact sites are on town property at the Little Pennesseewassee rest area and on Watson Road.
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Oxford County Jail renovations on schedule for Dec. 15 completion
Regional Electric is working to install the security system while Seacoast Security is installing cameras at the jail that has been closed since March for renovations.
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Norway-Paris Solid Waste board approves contract for brush disposal with Oxford
Currently, at Norway-Paris Solid Waste, the cost is $2 per bag or $10 for a truckload, according to Facility Manager Tonia Pike.
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Keim, Millett elected as Oxford County commissioners
REGION — Lisa Keim, former Republican senator from Dixfield, won the District 2 seat on the Oxford County Commission on Tuesday and Howard “Sawin” Millett Jr., former House District 81 representative, won the District 1 seat. With all District 2 town reporting unofficial counts Wednesday morning, Keim garnered 6,374 votes to challenger John “Johnny” Walker […]
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Paris holds well-attended Halloween trunk or treat
The town of Paris handed out more than 800 goodie bags of candy.
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Paris resident becomes new Maine Mayhem women’s football head coach
This past season, which concluded with the National Championship at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio in July, the Mayhem fell one game short of the championship, losing to the Cincinnati Cougars in the Division III National Conference Championship.
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Oxford County preliminary budget up 23.9%
The proposed county budget, if passed with no cuts, will increase the amount needed to be raised by taxation by 35.6%.