PARIS — Selectmen on Monday gave preliminary approval to a proposed $4.5 million municipal budget that would likely keep property tax bills the same in fiscal year 2015-16. Overall, the town is projected to spend $99,351 more than last year because of a 3 percent pay raise for employees, the town manager’s contract and capital improvements. […]
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Maine Veterans Home unveiling memorial to Vietnam War veterans
PARIS — When Charles E. Benge landed in California, fresh off the plane from Vietnam in 1968, he didn’t receive the welcome veterans before and after him did. The U.S. Army soldier was waiting for his flight home to Maine when a stranger approached. “This flower child came around and he says, ‘Can I do something […]
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The Weary Club to meet for coffee April 18 NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the clubhouse, 471 Main St., Norway, for coffee, something sweet and interesting conversation. Paris Public Library to host Patriot Day children stories PARIS — The Paris Public Library will read […]
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DECA students take home awards
SOUTH PORTLAND — Students in local marketing and hospitality programs participated and competed at the DECA Maine Conference in South Portland on March 5 and 6. The following students placed in their competitions: * Cameron Letourneau, Hebron, first place in Learn and Earn Project. * Kayla Lord and Autumn Puckett, both of South Paris, first […]
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Daughters of Isabella to hold April meeting RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle No. 504, Daughters of Isabella, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Holy Savior Church Hall. Chairpersons are Lorraine Barre and Simone Rafuse. Also on the committee are Viola Worcester, Marie Coffin, Maureen Leavitt, Nicole Harris and Louise Richard. Members […]
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Co-op wants to open art storefront
SOUTH PARIS — The Maine Foothills Artisan Cooperative is seeking to raise startup funds to establish a year-round storefront and work space for artists and crafters in Western Maine. All artists and crafters in the area are welcome to become members and enjoy this much-needed creative, retail and display space in South Paris. There is […]
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Paris police chief suspended without pay
PARIS — Roughly four and a half months after he was charged with operating under the influence, police Chief Michael Madden has been suspended for 30 nonconsecutive days without pay. Town Manager Amy Bernard issued a news release Tuesday saying the town had concluded its internal investigation of Madden’s arrest. The investigation was multifaceted, including an […]
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SAD 17 budget awaits more information
PARIS — The 2015-16 school budget will not be presented to the Board of Directors for adoption until May 18, the longest delay in memory, School Administrative District 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts said at Monday night’s board meeting. If the budget is approved May 18, voters in the eight district towns will get the proposal […]
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Paris police chief’s license suspended
PORTLAND — Paris police Chief Michael Madden’s motion to overturn his driver’s license suspension was denied Monday morning during an administrative hearing before the Department of Motor Vehicles. His license will be suspended for 150 days starting Wednesday. In November, Madden was charged with operating under the influence and the automatic license suspension was stayed […]
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Fish and Game honors derby winners
SOUTH PARIS — The Norway-Paris Fish and Game Association honored the winners of the 45th annual ice fishing derby at the March 18 meeting. After a pot luck supper, the cash prizes and trophies were awarded with much applause from families, friends and club members. Profits from the derby go into the general fund and […]