PARIS — When Poof was just a wee kitten he was a little ball of fluff. He was in foster care at the time and the children in the family decided that Poof was the perfect name for him. Poof is now 1 year old and has grown up to be a stunning cat, according […]
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SAD 17 principals cite successful start to classes
PARIS — SAD 17 administrators told the board of directors Monday evening that opening day of school last week was successful, even with the hot, humid weather. “We’re thrilled to be back,” said Principal Beth Clarke of Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris. Classes began Aug. 29 and 30 and despite the heat and […]
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PPL's Novel Idea Book Club to discuss 'The Cay'
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club will discuss “The Cay,” a junior historical fiction novel by Theodore Taylor, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. The book has won more than 12 literary awards, including New York Times Best Selling Book of the Year and School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. […]
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Little hope of school construction in near future
AUGUSTA — The state Board of Education has approved two school construction lists, cementing SAD 17’s placement on both, but providing little hope that breaking ground on the projects could happen soon. The state Board of Education at its August 15 meeting approved SAD 17 as priority 6 and 7 for the Agnes Gray Elementary School […]
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Puppies at Responsible Pet Care need loving homes
PARIS — They called it puppy love — and people will see why when they meet Kramer, the featured pet at Responsible Pet Care. Littler Kramer is only 11 weeks old. He is a terrier/mixed breed puppy that is on his way to being a big dog. This little guy is a charmer. He is […]
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Swingin' Bears to hold beginners square dance class
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris has announced their first beginners class. The class is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5. The lesson will be free. They encourage all to come to the cafeteria at the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. at 6:15 p.m. Caller Ray Hilton will […]
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Paris board votes to sign memorandum of understanding for bike trail
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday evening to eventually sign a memorandum of understanding between the town, the Norway Branch Railroad and several local organizations to rebuild the railroad trail from Beal Street in Norway to Charles Street in Paris. The memorandum would not commit the town to participating in the construction, […]
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Oxford Hills schools welcome new administrators, staff
PARIS — Oxford Hills School District classrooms have been cleaned and teachers are ready to welcome students this week. New staff, new programs, new facilities and more await the more than 3,400 students from the eight district towns of SAD 17, including 1,100 at the comprehensive high school, 500 at the middle school and 1,900 […]
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'The Early Evening Show' returns to Celebration Barn
PARIS — Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater presents Mike Miclon’s ‘The Early Evening Show,” a late-night TV show spoof full of sketches, soulful music and wild improvisations that have made it the longest running variety show in Maine history, now in its 20th season. This month’s show will feature scenes from “The Last […]
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Friends, family remember journalist Christopher Cousins at Paris service
Love. Loss. Laughter. All were part of Saturday’s memorial service for Bangor Daily News State House Bureau Chief Christopher Cousins, who died Aug. 15 at the age of 42. The service was held at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris, where Cousins graduated in 1994. As accomplished and well-respected as he was in the […]