PARIS — The following arrests were booked at the Oxford County Jail: * Shane Michael Hatfield, 25, Mexico, theft, burglary, violation of bail conditions, Sept. 15, 4:45 p.m., Mexico, Mexico Police Department. * William Hodges, 39, Augusta, failure to appear, Sept. 15, 11:50 a.m., Augusta. * Davin K. Flagg, 39, Norway, two counts of failure to […]
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Paris committee to review lot size requirements
PARIS — Selectmen have green-lit a committee to amend the comprehensive plan in order to strike a controversial zoning requirement that would double minimum lot sizes in rural areas. Selectmen appointed and then immediately authorized the five-member committee to review reducing the minimum lot size in rural areas to less than 2 acres and 250 feet of […]
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Paris selectman Kilgore resigns at meeting
PARIS — Selectman Gerald “Gary” Kilgore resigned Monday evening, effective immediately. Kilgore, whose three-year term ends in June 2015, made the announcement at the beginning of the meeting. He said the reasons were personal and health issues. “I want to thank the people who supported and stood up for me for seventeen and a half years,” […]
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Today’s agenda
FRANKLIN Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Selectpersons, 6 p.m., Maple Lane Golf Course and Restaurant New Vineyard, Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office OXFORD HILLS Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m. Town Office RIVER VALLEY Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Special […]
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Second public hearing on Paris downtown study Wednesday
PARIS — Residents will get a second crack at influencing the recommendations made in a study about the downtown’s future at a public meeting Wednesday. The town has commissioned local business owner Sandy Swett to compile and analyze the responses from an exhaustive list of community groups and residents into a comprehensive study of Market Square. […]
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Maine Connections Academy to enroll seven SAD 17 students
PARIS — SAD 17 officials expect to pay between $49,000 and $63,000 or higher for seven students who have chosen to attend the Maine Connections Academy this year. The opening of Maine’s first online charter school in August left school officials across the state in limbo as they awaited to hear how many of their […]
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World Day of Prayer for Peace AUBURN — In connection with World Day of Prayer for Peace, there will be a service at High Street Congregational Church at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. This service will be open to all people, no matter their religious beliefs, and will be focused on prayer, music and opportunities […]
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Children’s Musical Theatre back for third season
NORWAY — Children in grades 1-6 are invited to register for the third season of the Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop. Registration for the free workshop will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the music room of the Second Congregational Church, UCC. From late October through early March, workshops will be […]
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Freedom Run is Sept. 27 PARIS — The Freedom Run 5K run/walk and free kids fun run will take place Saturday, Sept. 27, at Oxford Hills Middle School. Online registration is $17 and is available at running4free.com. Race day registration is $20 and begins at 7:30 a.m. The race will start at 9 a.m. The […]