Commissioners approve hiring former Paris police Chief Michael Dailey as a deputy.
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.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Norway honors longtime school board director
Jared Cash served for 12 years, including as vice chairman.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business
Norway co-op housing gains support
The cooperative was launched in 2021 by Norway’s Center for Ecology-Based Economy with a mission of bringing affordable and sustainable, net-zero, housing to the area
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business
Two new businesses coming to Norway
Norway Planning Board OKs a lawn care business at and a mental health therapy office.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business
New Jamaican restaurant looks to provide clean, healthy meals in South Paris
Walton Wray plans to open Kool Runnins this weekend at 130 Main St.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Paris Fire Department hires chief’s son
David Blaquiere, Fire Chief Mark Blaquiere’s son, starts Aug. 26 as a full-time firefighter.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills
West Paris raises mil rate 7.4%
Town Manager Joy Downing attributed the increase to the cost of everything going up, specifically the county tax bill and the Maine School Administrative District 17 budget.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison approves funds for United Ambulance
HARRISON — Harrison voters approved $40,326 for a one-year contract with United Ambulance Service during a special town meeting July 30. The money will be transferred from the town’s undesignated fund balance, or surplus account. Town Manager Cass Newell summarized the contract, saying that the service will not change and the status quo will remain. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Volunteer of the Week: Buckfield volunteer combines recreation and productivity
The Buckfield resident works as an EMT for Buckfield Rescue, as stewardship assistant for Kennebec Land Trust — and in the winter, for the ski patrol at Pleasant Mountain Ski Area.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway sets special town meeting for wastewater project financing
The town needs financing for replacing sewer lines around town, and repaving and repairing the road above the lines.