PARIS — The second in a series of public informational meetings on improving education in SAD 17 will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, in the Oxford Hills Middle School library. Curriculum Director Heather Manchester said the forum will ask such questions as: • What would parents like to see students […]
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Novel Idea Book Club to discuss ‘The Castle in the Attic’
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s “Novel Idea Book Club” will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 16, the third Tuesday of the month, to discuss “The Castle in the Attic” by Elizabeth Winthrop, a juvenile fiction selection. A synopsis from Goodreads: William has just received the best present of his life – an old, real-looking stone […]
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Maine Savvy Caregiver 1 training FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus announces Savvy Caregiver 1 training, scheduled in Franklin county. This training is designed to teach caregivers how to take care of themselves, reduce stress, and communicate more easily with individuals suffering from dementia. This is a six-week workshop, with each session lasting two hours. This class is […]
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Paris Public Library daffodils
Joshua, Emma, and Kaleb Hodgkin, appearing from left, display blooming daffodils that they made on April 17 at the Paris Public Library. The craft project was among several events the library held during school vacation week.
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Maine Veterans’ Homes to presents series on elder-care planning
PARIS — The Maine Veterans’ Home will once again present a three-part series on subjects related to health care issues that seniors face as they grow older. This year, to further enhance public knowledge of eldercare, there will be a three-part series covering the following topics: Advance Health Care Directives, the MaineCare system and Veterans’ […]
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Three districts get money for special ed services
PARIS — Three western Maine school districts have been awarded a state grant to provide technical and experiential learning opportunities for special education students who would otherwise receive services outside their districts. School Administrative District 17 in Paris, including Oxford Hills Technical School, SAD 44 in Bethel and SAD 72 in Fryeburg are expected to save more […]
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What You Need to Know: Paris Board of Selectmen
Paris Board of Selectmen Paris Town Office April 10, 2017 No on payroll What happened: Board Vice Chairman Scott Buffington and Selectman Rusty Brackett voted no for the payroll warrants because of one per diem firefighter consistently working 50 hours per week over the past couple months. What it means: Buffington brought in a copy of […]
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Paris school to become elderly housing
PARIS — Avesta Housing has a green light to begin renovating the former Mildred M. Fox School into 12 low-income senior apartments this summer. The first and second floors of the schoolhouse at 10 East Main St. will each have six apartments, each with a bedroom, a bathroom and a living and dining area, Shreya […]
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Registrations begin for Oxford Hills health fair
PARIS — Vendor registrations for the 7th annual Health & Happiness Fair at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School are being taken. The free family health fair is set for Nov. 4. The goal is to bring together medical professionals, holistic practitioners, nonprofit agencies providing social services and support, local merchants and others. There will be a […]
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Military note: Local graduate completes U.S. Air Force basic training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Alexander W. Grover has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who […]