PARIS — Paris Hill Road was reopened at about 11 p.m. Tuesday, about five hours after a water main break near Cornwall Nature Preserve sent thousands of gallons of water down the road. The break caused low-water pressure for Paris Hill residents. Paris Utility District Office Manager Penny Lowe said most of the 36,000 gallons of […]
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Water main break closes section of Paris Hill Road
PARIS — Police and fire crews closed a section of Paris Hill Road early Tuesday night after a water main break caused damage to the roadway. At about 6 p.m., crews went out to Paris Hill Road, in the area between Hooper Ledge Road and Old Route 26, and found that a pipe had burst […]
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SAD 17 board advised of Obamacare requirements
PARIS — The SAD 17 Board of Directors were told Monday night that the Oxford Hills School District is positioned well to meet the challenges of the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act put in place comprehensive health insurance reforms that are intended to improve access, affordability, and quality in health care for Americans. […]
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Late start for ice fishing
A few ice fishermen angling on opening day Friday advised sticking close to shore because of thin ice. David Toothaker of Paris and his grandson Jamison Labreque of Greenwood have been out on Hall Pond in Paris the last couple of days, including Friday afternoon with about a dozen other fishermen trying their luck. Toothaker said the ice fishing “was great, […]
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Bean pleads not guilty to firearms, hunting and OUI charges
PARIS — A judge set bail at $10,000 cash Monday for a Paris man who is facing his tenth charge of operating a vehicle under the influence. Andrew Bean, 51, of 292 Christian Ridge Road, has been arrested twice on OUI charges since Nov. 21, the second arrest coming just days after an Oxford County Grand […]
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Maine Veterans’ Home celebrates 20 years
PARIS — World War II Army veteran Frank Flanders spends his days and nights in the care and comfort of the Maine Veterans’ Home, which celebrated 20 years of operation Wednesday with some pomp and circumstance. “It couldn’t be any better; they give me good care,” the 94-year-old former Norway resident said at the ceremony. […]
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Paris selectman spars with residents over online negativity
Video by Norway Paris Community Television Selectman Sam Elliot tried twice to make his feelings about Bernard’s resignation apparent. First, he motioned that the board amend its acceptance of Bernard’s resignation to include the words “with regret.” His motion failed by a 3-2 vote. After the last item on the agenda, Elliot asked to speak, […]
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Paris voters OK sale of Mildred Fox School property
PARIS — It may not be officially on the market yet, but the town of Paris moved one step closer Monday evening to selling the Mildred M. Fox School property, as well as two parking areas adjacent to the parcel on which the 1882 historic brick building sits. Townspeople almost unanimously approved the sale of all […]
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For a smokin’ good time, head to Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ
PARIS — On Dec. 22, 2013, Dave Nelson rolled his big-rig out into the woods after a flash freeze sent the tractor part of the truck around the corner — but not the trailer. After this life-changing event, the Oxford resident knew something had to change. He spent two months recovering from a broken back, hand […]
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SAD 17 board considers school resource officer policy
PARIS — The School Administrative District 17 board of directors tabled a motion Monday night to approve the first reading of a new policy that details the duties of school resource officers. The Policy Committee requested the delay until it can meet again. Superintendent Rick Colpitts said the committee has no objection to the policy […]