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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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris Explorers program has a home after more than a year of transitions
The extended school program has finally landed in a permanent home on Route 26.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District taking steps toward solvency
Town officials and contractors expressed concern that the district’s water reservoir has been only half-full and may not have enough water to save a burning building.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District outsources services, initiates rate case
Maine Rural Water Association is now handling West Paris Water District’s accounting and customer service functions, as the utility seeks to stabilize its finances by more aggressively collecting customer fees and adjusting its rates for the first time in years.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
West Paris 4H ambassador works to promote mental health awareness
Soran Adams is using the skills he has learned and contacts he has made through the 4H Agricultural Ambassador Program to promote youth mental health.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
West Paris voters are clear: 91% say close Agnes Gray school
The $4 million-$6 million burden of fixing up and the annual $1 million cost to operate the school would have fallen solely on West Paris residents.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Walkthrough of closed West Paris school canceled after break-in, vandalism discovered
After a breach at the closed Agnes Gray Elementary School, the public was not allowed to enter the building.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District accounting audits to start next month
A second, $20,000 loan from Androscoggin Savings will provide the quickest means for the troubled water utility to reset its accounting practices and move its improvement plans forward.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
New book club to focus on the environment
Mahoosuc Land Trust Development Coordinator Georgia Grzywacz, said she hopes the club will inspire more conversation and community around environment-related literature in the Bethel area.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Students educate state about importance of experiential learning
Sixth grade students Wyatte Damon and Lydia McAlister accompanied Outdoor Education Coordinator Sarah Timm to testify on LD 1817, an Act to Support Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students.