Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior James Estes has dedicated his Eagle Scout project to the memory of his longtime scoutmaster, James “Jim” Hatch.
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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Norway approves money transfer for culvert replacements
Work on Emerson Road has started; Crockett Ridge Road project does not yet have a start date.
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Oxford County Commission establishes advisory committee on opioid settlement money
Before any applications are reviewed, the committee will submit proposed application and review criteria to the commissioners.
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Maine DOT presents plans for traffic light at Oxford Street in Oxford
The intersection at Route 26 is designated a high-crash location by the state.
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Oxford County addresses dispatch delays, tax bill typo
County Administrator Zane Loper said staffing the Oxford County Regional Communications Center is a top priority of the county, but it is having trouble finding people to fill the four full-time positions.
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State talks plans for Market Square intersection in Paris
Although the intersection was identified as an “area of concern” by Maine DOT in 2016, cost-benefit analyses show the project isn’t eligible for funding through the department’s Bureau of Highway Safety, but there are other options available.
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Mechanic Falls woman interviewed for paranormal documentary on the Bridgewater Triangle
Describing a battle between the dark and the light side of paranormal beings, which Deb Hewins calls angels and demons, she eventually realized how to repel the negative beings, by projecting love.
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Rumford, Mexico officials question county commissioners on $500,000 tax bill typo
Representatives from Rumford and Mexico said they would have liked to have been informed earlier of the error and corrected tax bill.
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Oxford County first responders express concern over dispatch delays
County Administrator Zane Loper and Communications Director Geffrey Inman acknowledged the low staffing issue at Oxford County Regional Communications and noted they are actively trying to recruit people.