The public meeting to present 11 budget articles will start Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Forum. The referendum vote is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6, at each town’s polling location.
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Two rescues in 2 days in Franklin, Oxford counties
Four Franklin County crews located an injured hiker Friday and a day later, three Oxford County crews located a hiker suffering from a medical event.
Troy Ripley, Kitty Winship reelected to Paris-based school board positions
PARIS — Paris Director Troy Ripley and Waterford Director Kitty Winship were reelected as Chair and Vice-Chair of Maine School Administrative District 17’s school board during the district’s Monday business meeting. The two were the only ones nominated for their respective posts. Winship was not in attendance but had indicated to her colleagues via email […]
Paris assessor to adjust property values
The adjustment will align assessed property values in Paris closer to 100% of ‘just’ or fair market value and maintain the full funding of reimbursements, like tree growth and homestead exemptions, from the state.
Paris set to change town office hours
The town office will stick with a half-hour closure for lunch on every day except Friday, when the office will close at 1 p.m. New hours will go into effect after Labor Day.
Paris-based school district directors approve lower budget
A public hearing on the revised budget of $50.5 million will be July 23. The referendum vote is scheduled for Aug. 6.
Paris Founder’s Day classic car exhibit set for July 20
The 45th annual Founder’s Day, which supports the Hamlin Library and Museum in Paris, is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20. The event will be held rain or shine on the Paris Hill Green. The showpiece of the charity event is The Bahre Collection of antique and classic cars. The collection, […]
Paris police chief resigns following May chase and shootout
Paris will be paying former police chief Michael Dailey eight weeks of wages totaling $11,033.60, as well as accrued and unused vacation time with a value of $9,654.40, for a total $20,688 payout.
Paris Police Department introduces new second-in-command
Lt. Justin Cummings will be paid $38.85 an hour, for an annual salary of $80,808, which was approved as part of the municipal budget at annual town meeting in June, Town Manager Natalie Andrews said.
Bring your cow bell and cheer for 2 Olympians coming home for Bethel’s Summerfest
Leslie Bancroft Krichko and Anna Willard Grenier will ride in the Summerfest parade on July 20.