PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris will have its first class for beginners who would like to try square dancing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5.This first lesson will be free. We encourage all ages (singles, couples and families) to come to the cafeteria at the Oxford Hills Middle School, […]
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SAD 17 directors review board roles, powers
PARIS — The executive director of the Maine School Management Association told School Administrative District 17 directors Monday night they may campaign for election as individuals within a certain town but must serve as a team once in office. “You have no authority as individuals, only as a team,” Steven Bailey, executive director of the […]
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Paris may be reimbursed for 1988 salt and sand shed
PARIS — Town Manager Vic Hodgkins told the Board of Selectmen on Monday night he is waiting to hear from the Maine Department of Transportation if Paris will receive reimbursement of $64,000 from the state in connection with a salt and sand shed program the town signed up for in the 1980s. Hodgkins said Paris […]
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Oxford Hills Rotary welcomes new president
Oxford Hills Rotary Club President George Rice, right, is handed the gavel by outgoing President Chris Weston. Rice served as president in 1989-90. The club meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the First Congregation Church in Paris. For information contact Rice at 207-890-3122 or go to oxfordhillsrotary.org on follow on Facebook.
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Novel Idea Book Club to read 'Refugee'
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club will discuss “Refugee” by Alan Glatz at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21. The book tracks three families’ necessary flights from their treacherous motherlands — Cuba, Germany and Syria. Each account describes the journey, events during the escape and the consequences met upon arriving at destinations. New […]
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Nichole Nordeman at First Baptist Church of Paris
Nichole Nordeman will be performing at the Paris Hill Music Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. The concert will be at the First Baptist Church of Paris, 500 Paris Hill Road in South Paris. Tickets are $25 and seating is limited, so purchasing tickets in advance is advised. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for […]
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Frankie Valli tribute band to close music festival
PARIS — The tribute show that honors the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Let’s Hang On!, will perform the finale show of the 2018 Paris Hill Music Festival. On Saturday, Aug. 11, the group will be featured at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Paris, 500 Paris Hill Road. Doors […]
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Responsible Pet Care featured pet profile reads 'looking for love'
PARIS — If there were a dating website for dogs, Callie’s profile might read, “Large and lovely female is looking for love and companionship. Interests include hiking, playing ball and long car rides with no destination. I’m a connoisseur of toys. At the end of a long day, I love to cuddle up on the […]
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Paris man charged with threatening girlfriend, destroying property
PARIS — A local man accused of taking his girlfriend’s vehicle without permission and attempting to destroy it remained at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset on Tuesday, authorities said. Daniel Marshall, 33, 18 Tyler St., is being held on $5,000 cash bail. He is charged with domestic violence criminal threatening, operating after license suspension, unauthorized […]
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Retirements creating teacher shortages in Maine
PARIS — SAD 17 Assistant Superintendent Patrick Hartnett says staffing trends show an older workforce continues to play a significant role in teacher vacancies in schools across the state. Roughly one-quarter of the district’s teaching vacancies are because of retirements, Hartnett said. He reported to the SAD 17 board of directors earlier this month that […]