PARIS — The Maine Veterans’ Home veteran of the month, Emerson F. Jepson Sr., was born on April 15, 1929, and grew up in East Auburn. He has three brothers and three sisters. Emerson was drafted into the Army on Feb. 6, 1952. He did his basic training in Pennsylvania and then he served in […]
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Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club kicks off 51st season with free lessons
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club had an overwhelming attendance at its 50th Anniversary Dance at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris in August. Around 200 attended to square dance and listen to Tim Marriner, a national caller from North Carolina, and to round dance with Carol Arsenault from Dresden […]
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Dances set at American Legion PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27, at the American Legion Hall, 12 Church St. Cost is $5. Remembrance ceremony NORWAY — The members of American Legion, Amvets, VFW and DUV […]
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Defense seeks community service time in Lowe sentencing
PARIS — Defense lawyers are asking a judge to sentence a 21-year-old woman found guilty of manslaughter in the deaths of two teenagers to community service. Kristina Lowe of Oxford would be ordered to educate students about the dangers of distracted driving, according to her lawyer’s request. “Incarceration of Kristina Lowe for this horrible tragedy will do […]
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SAD 17 checking inventory of hazardous chemicals
PARIS — SAD 17 officials say they are keeping on top of undocumented and potentially dangerous chemicals in the school despite the lack of state and federal funding that was once available to help with teacher training and hazardous chemical clean-outs. “We need to get it done so we do,” Facilities Director Director Nelson Baillargeon […]
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OCEA-R scholarships awarded
OXFORD — The Oxford County Education Association – Retired is honored to announce the following recipients for the OCEA-R Scholarships for the Class of 2014. Baylee Hatstat from Fryeburg Academy plans to attend Central Maine Community College to major in general studies while she decides which education path she will choose. She is the daughter […]
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AARP chapter to meet Sept. 8 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, Sept. 8, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street. Lunch will be served at noon and will consist of summer salads, chicken, potato and more. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling […]
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SAD 17 principal report to board on school openings
PARIS — Building community among new staff, implementing new programs and making sure students are academic achievers are some of the goals principals mentioned to the SAD 17 board of directors Tuesday night. A total of 3,422 students from prekindergarten to grade 12 returned to the classroom last week. “It’s great to be back,” Oxford […]