Daffodils are UP!
Town News and Notices
Emergency Numbers
Oxford County Sheriff 207-743-9554
Oxford County Emergency Management 207-743-6336
Nationwide Runaway Hotline 1-800-786-2929
National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678
National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
National Substance Abuse Helpline 1-800-662-4357
Good News From Spectrum
The Porter line extension that we discussed with Spectrum last year has been completed. This extension means that 129 additional homes are eligible to subscribe to Charter/Spectrum services (cable TV, internet, or digital phone). For a list of the new homes click on the button below.
If you wish to subscribe call Spectrum at 1-855-757-7328
You may also go to www.spectrum.com/?cmp=TWC to see what services are offered.
Porter Build-out Project Complete (pdf)
DownloadRAPID RENEWAL HAS BEEN ACTIVATED FOR PORTER RESIDENTS
Now that our Rapid Renewal Service is Live, Porter residents can use this link to renew their driver's license, trailer registration, etc.
Mail Box Ordinance
NEW TO PORTER?
Click on the link below to get some important information for new residents.
WANT TO HELP YOUR NEIGHBOR?
Our local Grateful Undead group is setting up a phone buddy system to help older residents who are alone at home and would like someone to check in regularly to give them someone to talk to, someone who can know they are safe, and if not, to get them assistance. This buddy system is entirely voluntary, and anyone may participate to make calls, and is voluntary for older residents who would like to receive calls.
If you know of someone who might be interested, have them call our Porter contact person, Kathy Chaiklin , at 625-8030.
Affordable Connectivity Program
If you know someone having trouble affording the cost of internet service, tell them about this program. Click below for more details.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.
FCC Affordable Connectivity Program (docx)
DownloadCREDIT CARDS
We now are accepting credit cards in the office with the condition of a 2.5% fee for transactions over $40 and a $1 fee for under $40*
Important Notices
ITS TIME TO REGISTER YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!!!!!
ITS TIME TO REGISTER YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!!!!!
ITS TIME TO REGISTER YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!!!!!
DOG LICENSES ARE DUE BY JANUARY 1, 2025
FOR ALL DOGS SIX MONTHS AND OLDER*
Please bring current Maine Rabies &
Neuter/Spay certificate, if applicable.
*As of February 1 2025 there is a $25.00 late fee
IT IS ILLEGAL FOR DOGS
LICENSED OR UNLICENSED TO RUN AT LARGE
ITS TIME TO REGISTER YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!!!!!
ITS TIME TO REGISTER YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!!!!!
Please check the calendar regularly for upcoming events, meetings, public hearings, special town meetings, etc.
Hunting & Fishing
ITS TIME TO REGISTER YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!!!!!
Hunting & Fishing
***HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2025**
Snow Removal
Street Lights
Hunting & Fishing
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Parking any vehicle within a plowed
right-of-way during snow removal is prohibited by State law.
Such vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Street Lights
Street Lights
Street Lights
If you notice a street light is out, please notify the Town office with the pole number and location so we can contact CMP to get it repaired
Volunteers
Street Lights
Street Lights
We have open positions on the Appeals Board. If you are interested, please stop in the Town Office for more details.
Policy and application for use of Town Facilities
Anyone considering using Town Lands or Facilities for group functions must first contact the Town Office to complete a permit application at least two weeks ahead.
Fuel Assistance Through Community Concepts
The Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serves Oxford & Androscoggin counties.
If you are in need of fuel assistance you should contact Community Concepts at 1-800-866-5588.
For more information click the link below.
Become a Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion!
Become a Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion! (docx)
DownloadColcord and Bickford Pond Dams lowered
Thanks for helping go to Holden Scott, Todd Miller, and Don Champion !
Sarah Bridge Road Repaired
AARP Certification
The Town of Porter has been certified by AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) as an Age Friendly Community.
World War 2 Veterans Memorial
Latest Recipient of Porter's Boston Post Cane
Presentation of the Boston Post Cane
May 29, 2021
In 1909 the now defunct Boston Post newspaper distributed the walking canes to 700 New England towns, an idea they hoped would boost readership.
The canes were made of ebony imported from Africa and crowned with 14 karat gold and were presented in varying degrees of ceremonial pomp to the oldest living male of those communities.
Women were added to the list of cane recipients starting in 1930.
Along the way many towns have had their canes stolen or lost. At some point in time Porter lost its cane, however, someone spotted it at a yard sale, purchased it and returned it to Porter.
Because of that kind deed we are happy to present our Boston Post Cane to Adrian Durgin.
Adrian was born on September 16, 1924 in Porter and graduated from Porter High School in 1942. He joined the Air Force during World War II and returned to Porter following his time in the Air Force. He left us for a time to work at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, but returned when he retired. He was a driving force behind our beautiful Porter Veterans Park.
Thank you, Adrian, for your service to our country and the Town of Porter.