PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students and cross country team members came together to build a new nearly one-mile trail along the Little Androscoggin River behind the school. About 20 students from the OHCHS cross country team gathered on the new trail Friday, Sept. 6, for one of the final work days to […]
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 board recommends 21% property tax increase
If assessor John O’Donnel agrees, the rate would increase $3.08 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
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Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
State police cruiser burns in Oxford crash during pursuit of pickup truck
The cruiser and all its equipment was destroyed; trooper suffers minor injuries.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business
Norway planning board approves co-op housing
Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative has been approved to build a three-story, 17-unit apartment building on Whitman Street.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris cannabis shop impacts community with ‘round ups’
West Paris Provisions has raised approximately $21,000 since 2022 for Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation’s Veterans No Boundaries program by asking customers to ’round up’ their purchases to the nearest dollar.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Lakes association completes major project to protect Lake Pennesseewassee
The association is also seeking to remediate several more erosion sites on the four lakes that are Norway’s ‘key asset,’ according to President Sal Girifalco.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Two deaths confirmed at Norway mobile home
Police did not provide any further information Tuesday night as the investigation continued.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Bethel artist paints working-class heroes
WEST PARIS — Bethel artist Ava Jackson recently completed a painting of a West Paris woodworker, Nicholas Kontos, outside of his home on Route 26, and she wants locals to enjoy it. “I spent over 250 hours painting this piece over the past four months,” Jackson said. “You sit alone, late at night, working on […]
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Oxford County Commissioners hear body scanner presentation
The commissioners are considering using a congressional grant to purchase the body scanner.