A dozen new hires, but busing still an issue at Paris-area school district

Chronic absenteeism has been a critical problem for Maine School Administrative District 17 since the pandemic, according to a news release from the district.

Hebron student becomes Eagle Scout

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior James Estes has dedicated his Eagle Scout project to the memory of his longtime scoutmaster, James “Jim” Hatch.

It’s not just kids heading back to school

Hebron Station School's resident pet, a spotted leopard gecko named Gerry, spent summer vacation living with one of 'his' students.

Oxford Hills School District to offer free breakfast, lunch

Paris-based school district to vote Tuesday on revised budget

The original proposal of $51.29 million was cut to $50.5 million.

All revised Oxford-area school’s budget articles pass at validation hearing

Maine School Administrative District 17's 2024-25 budget was approved and will be put to a referendum vote Aug. 6.

Paris voters approve $10,000 to look into school budget practices

The money will be paid to a professional for an investigation.

Paris-area’s school budget got voted down. What happens next?

Municipal and county spending is also up across Maine, but voters seem to be targeting public education to send a message about taxpayer-supported budget restraint.

These Oxford Hills men are on a mission to help people in need

Men from six churches meet weekly for breakfast and decide on projects.

Unofficial state election results in Oxford Hills

Only two of SAD 17's sending towns voted in favor of SAD 17's $53 million budget, Norway and Otisfield.