The West Paris Water District’s intake system is pumping about 90,000 gallons a day into its reservoir after major repairs to the electrical panel and pump motor. Thursday, the Maine Drinking Water Program cancelled the boil water order it instituted Aug. 9.
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Norway fire chief apologizes for profane video on department’s Facebook page
Fire Chief David Knox said he accidentally posted the video on the department’s Facebook page instead of his personal page.
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Oxford accounting procedures improving, audit shows
Finance Director Elizabeth Olsen and other staff have already put alternative procedures in place for the current fiscal year, which started July 1.
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West Paris Water District secures funding assistance for pump failure
The Maine Rural Water Association secured a $50,000 grant to help with repair costs following the water system’s breakdown on Tuesday.
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Oxford Hills school district fills two administrative positions
Jamie Toohey has been promoted to principal of Paris Elementary School. Lynn Newell is the district’s new multitiered systems of support coordinator and Hebron Station School’s interventionist.
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West Paris Water District issues emergency ‘do not use order’ to customers
The district’s supply pump failed due to surges of its electrical system. The reservoir is being monitored and supplied by bulk water haulers.
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Oxford Hills code enforcement officer trades ordinance for ordnance
Kingston Brown has reenlisted in the army with the goal to wear the green beret of the U.S. Special Forces.
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Paris Select Board cuts code officer, town clerk to 24-hour workweek
Amid a tense Select Board meeting that included flashes of lewd acts on its big screen, the board voted to cut employee hours that will impact taxpayer services, almost 40 code violations wait for investigation on the code officer’s desk and for the foreseeable future citizens may not be able to pay their taxes during weekday afternoons.
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Paris officials talk informally with Oxford leaders about police coverage
The Select Board directed Chief Michael Ward to restructure the department. Since then changes and costs have been vigorously challenged by taxpayers.
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West Paris Water District makes case for rate hike
West Paris Water District, which going back at least five years, has neglected its infrastructure maintenance and relied on a meter and billing procedure as leaky as the district’s water reservoir, has proposed a 75% rate increase. Maine’s PUC and Public Advocate will accept public comments between August 3-23. WPWD Trustee David Walton said that the proposed effective date for new rates is Sept. 1.