PARIS — The sale of the Mildred M. Fox School located at 10 Market Place, to Avesta Housing, was finalized on Dec. 28. The town sold the building to Avesta Housing for $125,000. Vic Hodgkins stated in his town manager’s report that, “The Fox School account has a current balance of $123,999.82 … after costs […]
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Paris man arrested after leading police on 100 mph chase
NORWAY — Bail was set at $5,000 cash Monday for a Paris man charged with leading police on a chase through Albany Township and Norway at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. Kaleb Edwards, 20, appeared in 11th District Court on charges of felony eluding an officer, and misdemeanor speeding more than 30 […]
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Paris Hill Music Festival plans second annual concert
PARIS — The second annual Paris Hill Music Festival is scheduled for Aug. 9 to 11, and performers will be announced. The festival is a nonprofit event and has three designated ways to distribute the profits: 50 percent to future festivals; 30 percent to the Oxford Hills schools Music Boosters; and 20 percent to Friends […]
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Paris dump stickers: 'PR nightmare in the making'
PARIS — A representative of the Norway-Paris Solid Waste board told selectmen Monday evening that the board wants town offices to issue free dump stickers annually. Robert Ripley said waste station directors want to ensure that only Norway and Paris residents are using the station on Brown Street in Norway. The stickers could be issued […]
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SAD 17 directors discuss cost of programs for student success
PARIS — Superintendent Rick Colpitts told School Administrative District 17 directors Monday night that programs to improve success for students in grades 3 to 6 could cost at least $1 million. Among the ideas from school leaders are hiring 18 educational technician IIIs for $720,000 and providing instruction for $22,400. They represent a wish list of […]
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Chimney fire reported in Paris
PARIS — Fire crews from several towns responded Thursday evening to Ryerson Hill Road for a reported chimney fire at a three-story home. Firefighters from Paris were joined by crews from Oxford, West Paris, Norway and Hebron at the fire that was reported about 6 p.m. at 125 Ryerson Hill Road. The first firefighters on […]
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Adult Education CNA training students graduate
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education has announced the completion of the fall CNA training. In addition to being in demand, CNA training is one of the more demanding classes. The course is taught by Marcia Campbell. Students began class Sept. 18, and in addition to spending 180 hours in class over 15 weeks, they […]
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Oxford County Commissioners discuss bridge for unorganized territory
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners spent nearly an hour Tuesday morning discussing whether they should build a bridge for residents of a plot of unorganized territory in northern Oxford County. County Administrator Scott Cole explained Tuesday that county commissioners were informally petitioned by a number of property owners in “north country” to look at a situation […]
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Paris structure fire quickly knocked down by business owner, firefighters
PARIS — A fire that started in the roof of an East Main Street business just after 4 p.m. Wednesday was quickly knocked down by the owner and the Paris Fire Department, said Norway Fire Chief Dennis Yates. “The owner of the building said that the fire started in the roof,” Yates said. “He has […]
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Meaning of Christmas, according to tots
PARIS — Julien Frank, 5, of Oxford, watched his 2-year-old sister, Clover, sitting on Santa’s lap, and nervously inched closer. In a tiny voice, he asked Santa for a “Pop the Pig” game, and his sisters both agreed it was fine gift to ask for. The annual children’s Christmas party in the Paris Public Library […]