Paris officials, firefighters resolve conflict

Firefighters are back on the job after they reached an agreement with the town, but details from the closed-door meeting were not disclosed.

Former Paris fire chief details conflict between town, fire department in letter

Jon Longley, one of 18 firefighters who resigned this week, says the authority of the chief has been compromised after a personnel decision was reversed by the town.

Home destroyed by fire in Harrison

There were no injuries but a cat was killed when a house caught fire Saturday at 720 Naples Road.

Paris Board of Selectmen call special meeting to address firefighter resignations

The Paris Selectboard called a special Board of Selectmen meeting for 6 p.m. Monday.

Personnel issue led 18 Paris firefighters to resign Wednesday

PARIS — Even after the mass resignation of 18 firefighters Wednesday, Paris Fire Chief Mark Blaquiere said as far as he’s concerned, the department is operating at full capacity. “I rejected their resignations,” he said Thursday. “No one resigned, because I have the authority to do that. I’m not accepting their resignations. We have a […]

Community reacts to Paris firefighters resignations

PARIS — After the news of a mass resignation at the Paris Fire Department Wednesday, many community members expressed concerns that the force would be less equipped to respond to emergencies. “Yes, we’re all very concerned,” resident Kevin Pouliot wrote in a Facebook message Thursday. “We were very happy with our decision to disband the […]

PHOTO: Paris rollover

Broadway talent comes to Oxford Hills

Merritt David Janes most recently starred in “School of Rock.”

18 Paris firefighters resign

Members of the Department resigned en masse after a disagreement with Town Manager Dawn Noyes on Wednesday.

Madison man charged with Bethel break-ins free on bail

Robert Marshall, 34, is accused of burglarizing two sheds.