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This week’s agenda

Franklin Tuesday Farmington: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Joint Selectmen and Budget Committee, 7 p.m., Livermore Elementary School cafeteria Phillips: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore Falls: Budget Committee, 5:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday Farmington: Transportation Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen’s budget workshop, 5 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: RSU […]

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Selectmen discuss grants for boat launch, senior assistance

PARIS — Selectmen decided to move forward in applying for grants that, if awarded, would help establish a public boat launch and help senior citizens remain in their homes. At their meeting Monday night, selectmen unanimously authorized Town Manager Amy Bernard to apply for a grant through the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The […]

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Paris Library lists new e-book selections

PARIS — The following e-books have been added to the Paris Public Library’s collection on the Maine Download Library: Victoria Alexander, “The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding”; Sarah Addison Allen, “First Frost”; Catherine Anderson, “Silver Thaw”; Jeffrey Archer, “Mighter Than the Sword”; Gerald Astor, “Operation Iceberg”; Mary Balogh, “Longing”; Steve Berry, “The […]

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Students named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students from Maine have been named to the president’s list for the fall 2014 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. Bowdoin: Silas Flewelling, Associate of Science in accounting. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Dixfield: Kaylee White, Bachelor of Science in fashion merchandising and management, Degree […]

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University of Maine at Augusta announces fall full-time dean’s list

AUGUSTA — Provost Joseph Szakas has announced the University of Maine at Augusta’s 2014 fall semester dean’s list. Dean’s list students must earn a 3.25 grade point average and must be enrolled full-time. Androscoggin Brian Boggs, Auburn; Angelica Bulgin, Lisbon; Paul Cote, Auburn; Devin Deschenes, Lewiston; Michael Freeman, Lisbon; Nichole Gardner, Livermore Falls; Subhecchya Ghimire, […]

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Paris Public Library lists donations

PARIS — The following books were donated to the Paris Public Library by patrons during the 2014 Christmas season: How to Draw 101 Animals by Dan Green, donated by Susan Batchelder in honor of Kyler and Kaeleigh. How to Draw Flowers by Barbara Soloff Levy, donated by Susan Batchelder in memory of “Bunny” Irons. Mr. […]

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Norway church hosting speakers Sunday

PARIS — Arla Patch and Cheryl Schauffler, representing the Maine-Wabanaki State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will speak at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Norway Universalist Church. Their talk is titled “Truth, Healing and Change.” It will give attendees a chance to understand the need for the commission and its effort to […]

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Donated instruments sought

PARIS — The Oxford Hills District Music Department is seeking donated instruments to benefit students who have a strong desire to play in the band or orchestra but do not have the financial means to buy an instrument. The instrument drive will be conducted between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Oxford […]

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Sexual Assault fundraiser planned in Paris

PARIS — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Service will conduct its third annual Teal Ribbon Run/Walk 5K beginning at 9 a.m. April 25 at the SAPARS office at 1 E. Main St. The organization serves Oxford County, plus the towns of Bridgton and Harrison, and works to prevent and eliminate sexual violence and promote healing […]

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Kyleigh Roberts receives MPA Principal’s Award

NORWAY — Kyleigh Roberts of Norway, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, has been selected to receive the 2015 Principal’s Award, Principal Ted Moccia announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. Kyleigh Roberts has distinguished herself […]