The town is acting as the “responsible entity” for Norway Downtown and the Norway Opera House in order to receive federal grant funding for the renovation project.
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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Bethel resident, Maine Senator and longtime legislator running for county commission
Walker will face off against a Republican challenger, Sen. Lisa Keim (R-Oxford), who is currently finishing up her final term representing District 19 in the Maine Senate. Sawin Millet is running unopposed.
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Oxford County Jail set to open in December
The inmate population has also “exploded” to 86, the highest it has been in 20 years, and the jail will only have 47 beds available when it reopens.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris voters reject land disposal policy
Some residents’ concerns included the perceived rush to sell the property and the lack of adequate advertising of the special meeting by the town.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Former Norway resident remembers East Stoneham church
The East Stoneham Congregational Church held its last service in August.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Reverend at Norway church is spreading hope
The Christian faith is about unconditional love, Bartlett believes, and should be absolutely inclusive. “I mean look at Jesus, he hung out with everyone with zero expectation,” she wrote.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris sets special town meeting for land sales
The town plans to hold a public hearing and special town meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 28.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris property tax rate drops 9%
The Select Board will next meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 12.
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Hungry Hollow Country Store closes after 40 years of memories
Shirley Damm, 91-year-old baker and owner of Hungry Hollow Country Store in West Paris, said she will miss the people who frequented the store the most.