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Good morning!
The weather, which we have all complained about, appears absolutely perfect for a grand Maple Sunday this weekend. Cold nights and warming days should have the sap running well.
Take an hour or so (and a grandchild or two) and visit a local sugar shack. It's fun to see how the sap turns to delicious syrup.
In a week or so, we can all welcome the return of Mud Season. Stay dry!
Also in today's newsletter: Continued struggles with West Paris Water District; Oxford budget up, spending down; and Hebron's plan for town government.
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Thanks for reading,
A.M. Sheehan |
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Mike Day, left, and Wayne Slattery repair sap lines Monday in Minot. Slattery, owner of the West Minot Sugarhouse, said lines were damaged when large trees fell this winter. The season has been too cold for sap to start flowing, but rising temperatures will get it running this week, he said. “She needs to get going,” Slattery said he made more maple syrup during February 2024 than the prior 23 Februaries combined. “Last year was a freak year. This February is normal,” he said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal |
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MORE NEWS |
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Hebron will vote on town administrator position at a town meeting
Saturday, and will also vote for two new selectmen, a school board director and other officials.
While many residents wish to exit the district over a proposal to consolidate Harrison Elementary School with Waterford and Norway, the Harrison Education Options Committee is gathering pros and cons for a number of education scenarios.
West Paris Water district Trustee/Chair David Walton and Trustee/Treasurer Judy Boutilier voted to suspend Office Clerk Clairluz Perez Lisboa, while Trustee Brandon Ballweber abstained.
Adjustments to capital equipment purchases and road maintenance could bring enough savings to allow Oxford's Fire Rescue Department to start 24-hour EMS staffing. |
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NSB Continues Support of Norway Memorial Library |
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To offer support to a beloved, 140-year-old institution, Norway Savings Bank was pleased to present Norway Memorial Library with a recent donation of $1,500. The contribution was made to the library’s Annual Fund that was set up in 2001 to enhance and improve services and to maintain the building and grounds of the library, which is located at 258 Main Street. The library serves countless residents and visitors each year through the offering of resources, special events, and a popular summer reading program. To learn more about the library, including how you can assist in a variety of ways, visit www.norwaymemoriallibrary.org. |
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NEW BUS SERVICE |
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Western Maine Transportation Services has announced the launch of the GoldLine, a special three-month pilot project, sponsored by MaineDOT.
The GoldLine will operate Monday through Friday, providing three round-trips per day between Lewiston-Auburn and Norway/Paris. Service will not be available on major holidays. In addition, an evening service will be available from 4 to 8 p.m. Riders are encouraged to check the Western Maine Transportation Facebook page for updates. |
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THINGS TO DO |
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Bring your appetite, a friend and a puzzle to Otisfield's Community Lunch between 11:30 and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at the Community Hall. On the menu: Haddock chowder, chicken and rice soup and lasagna soup, a variety of salads, rolls, gingerbread with whipped cream, coffee or iced tea. As always, it is free but donations are appreciated.
Support local businesses at the Paris Vendor Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at the Paris Fire Station. Residents can explore local goods and support small businesses. Vendor tables are available for $10, while young entrepreneurs can reserve a spot for free.
After school 4H-art program: Children will have the option to display artwork in fairs. The program will be held on Wednesdays, March 19, 26 and April 2 and 9. The cost is $35 per student; scholarships are available. Please reach out if a scholarship is needed. Registrations can be found online or in person at the Norway Town Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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THE WAY IT WAS IN OXFORD HILLS |
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Mar. 21, 2013: Twelve years ago, SAD 17 rented the current S. Campus site on Madison Ave. Now it is looking for a new site to build a larger that will include more grades as well as bring the students together in one location.
Click here to read more on this story from 2013 from our archives on Newspapers.com.
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A.M. Sheehan is the managing editor for the Sun Journal's group of western Maine weeklies and the author of this newsletter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, theater, cooking and gardening. Send story suggestions or newsletter info to A.M. You can support this newsletter by sharing it and encouraging friends and family to sign up. |
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