Boy Scouts plan Chinese auction March 21 PARIS — The leaders of Boy Scout Troop 130 in South Paris will host a Chinese auction on Saturday, March 21, at Oxford Hills Middle school. Doors open at 4 p.m. Auction starts at 6 p.m. Spring Fling Fair is March 28 in Hartford HARTFORD — The Hartford […]
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Paris revitalization panel sorts responsibilities
PARIS — The ad hoc Paris Revitalization Committee wants to keep the momentum going with the town’s recently adopted Strategic Plan and asked town officials last week which projects the town would take on and which the committee and volunteers should tackle. Business owners and committee members attended the selectmen’s meeting March 9 and each […]
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University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year. Highest honors Nicole Smith of Greene Jessica Ladd of Mason Township Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth Katie Harlow of Pownal Lacey Ryder of West Paris Mackenzie Hill of […]
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Sheriff’s Office receives ‘Drive Sober’ grant
PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety as part of the 2015 “Drive Sober, Maine!” High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement Program. This program will enable the sheriff’s office to have two to eight extra patrol details out every month from April until September […]
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Prepare for a successful semester at University College at Rumford/Mexico, South Paris
RUMFORD — As registration begins for the UMS summer and fall semesters, college professionals recommend that potential students meet with an adviser before selecting their courses. Career considerations, financial aid application and placement testing typically take more time and attention than people may realize. University College Centers at Rumford/Mexico and South Paris encourage potential students […]
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Harvard Pilgrim distributes $2.9 million in grants
WELLESLEY, Mass. — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation awarded nearly $2.9 million in grants to 710 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire in 2014. Since its inception in 1980, the foundation has granted close to $133 million in funds throughout the four states. More than $1.5 million in grants was distributed in […]
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Croteau named Veteran of the Month
PARIS — Raymond Henry Croteau Sr., a former Maine National Guardsman and Marine, was named veteran of the month at the Maine Veterans Home. The Lewiston native graduated from Lewiston High School and joined the Maine National Guard on June 1, 1949. He served as an infantryman and a rifleman, attaining the rank of private […]
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DUV to install officers NORWAY — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, Stoneham, met Feb. 25 at the home of Kim Hansen for the first meeting of the new year. Due to small attendance, installation will be held at the meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at […]
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Free community supper is March 20 NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St., will have its monthly Free Community Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 20. This month’s menu features macaroni and cheese, baked bean, hot dogs, garlic bread, beverages and desserts by Bruce. Everybody is welcome to come, eat and […]