Here are more of last year’s memorable news and events reported by the Advertiser Democrat.
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Oxford Hills ‘ICE Out!’ protest draws locals to speak out against violence
Dozens attended the rally to protest after a mother in Minnesota was shot to death by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
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Just two days into the new year, Oxford Hills’ newest baby arrives
The stork made its first delivery of the year to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital on Jan. 2
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West Paris boil water order lifted
Parts of West Paris were put on a boil water order after a water main pipe burst late Monday night.
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Closing schools, police department upset, animal rescues among top Oxford Hills news in 2025
Here are some of the news and events we reported on in the first half of the year.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Goal of $2.6M set for Oxford Hills Middle School construction fundraiser
As the school project enters construction planning, community members are working to privately fund a Maine Principals’ Association–regulation gymnasium and stadium seating for an outdoor education classroom.
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Paris Elementary mascot helping to bring good behavior back to buses
The Paris Elementary School mascot — the cardinal — has been pressed into duty as reward for meeting behavior expectations on school bus rides.
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Consensus elusive at Paris town hall forum
About two dozen residents attended an open forum at the Paris Fire Station Monday.
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New members join Paris Select Board at end of tumultuous year
Scott Buffington is a former selectman who has been critical of Paris’ budgets and finances. Rob Federico Sr. is Norway’s former police chief.