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    • SAD 17 abandons single-tier busing for 2011-12

      Apr 07, 2011 12:00 am

      OXFORD HILLS — The Oxford Hills school district will not be going to a single-tier bus system for it's elementary and high school students in 2011-12, said Superintendent Rick Colpitts at the SAD 17 meeting on April 4.

      Instead, said Colpitts, the district is finding ways to save money while continuing to use the current, two-tier system that buses younger students separately from those bound for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

    • Study: Oxford least healthy county in state

      Apr 07, 2011 12:00 am

      OXFORD COUNTY — Oxford is the least healthy county in the state, says a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).

      One disappointing statistic is that one out of four people in the county smoke, as opposed to one in five people statewide. Another is that more county residents live in poverty, a critical factor in healthiness.

      Two categories, "health outcomes" and "health factors," which each encompass a number of specific statistics, were used to determine the rankings.

    • Opera House gets grants, a third of the way to goal

      Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am

      FUNDS NEEDED — The Opera House in Norway. The Opera House Corporation needs to raise an additional $127,500 in order to pay for the stabilization work.

    • Wood pellets to heat courthouse

      Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am

      COUNTY — Oxford County courthouse employees will begin dispensing justice in a more earth-friendly atmosphere, thanks to steps being taken by engineers and County officials toward a more energy-efficient and cost-effective method of heating the building.

      Richard Grondin of Integrated Energy Systems in Falmouth was recently at the county building to discuss early plans for installing a wood-pellet burner heating system in the superior courthouse.

    • Animal shelter closing doors

      Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am

      OXFORD — The Allen Hill Animal Shelter in Oxford is closing for good after more than 30 years in business.

      The family-run operation, founded by Charles Landers Sr. of Oxford welcomed up to 10 stray dogs at a time from 13 surrounding towns in the years it was open. Now though, a variety of factors, including frequent washouts and new state regulations have made it too difficult for the family-run operation to continue.

      The shelter will officially close on April 22, though the animals there have already been moved and they will not be accepting new ones in the interim.

    • Youth Art Month

      Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am

      Three point perspective in pencil and colored pencil by Kelcey Robichaud, OHCHS. Art teacher: Phil Hammett.

    • Paris switches to Androscoggin

      Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am

      PARIS — The Town of Paris will begin banking with Androscoggin Bank this week, marking the second switch in six months.

      Earlier this month, Town Manager Phil Tarr announced that he would seek to negotiate a deal with Androscoggin, and on Monday, he said that an agreement had been reached.

      "We're gonna wind up being with Androscoggin Bank," said Tarr.

    • Towns await disaster warning system

      Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am

      OXFORD COUNTY — CityWatch, the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency's (EMA) new county-wide alert system is due to go on-line April 8.

      The system will allow emergency officials to quickly get in touch with residents who might be affected in the case of a natural disaster or hazardous situation. Towns will compile a list of phone numbers and contact information by going through their 911 databases and asking people to submit cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

    • County's babies, teens at higher risk

      Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am

      OXFORD COUNTY — It's not a particularly good time to be a child in Oxford County, according to a new study that examines the welfare of children across the state.

      Key indicators show that Oxford County infants, young children, and teens are all at more risk than their counterparts statewide.

      Compared to the state as a whole, Oxford County infants are more likely to be born underweight, and more likely to die as an infant.

      Young children are less likely to receive a Pre-K education, and teens are less likely to graduate with their class.

    • Town meeting addresses wind power, firefighters

      Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am

      WOODSTOCK — Woodstock voters said "no" to a citizen-requested warrant article that would have had the Board of Selectmen appoint a committee to create a setback ordinance for future wind projects, 46 to 37.

      Saying that "We didn't do it then, so we ought to do it now" to protect health, quality of life and property values, Bob Elliot asked voters to approve Article 8, the proposed windpower setback ordinance committee.

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