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This week’s agenda

Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Paris: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Thursday Bethel: Recreation Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Road Committee, 6:30 p.m., […]

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Tonight’s agenda

Oxford Hills Bethel: Comprehensive Planning Committee, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Recreation Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Open Spaces Commission, 6:30 p.m., Community Center Casco: Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Community Center Paris: Utility District trustees, 6:30 p.m., wastewater treatment facility River Valley Bethel: Comprehensive Planning Committee, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 […]

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Like the tea, the history is free: Paris farm a place to relax, celebrate, learn

PARIS — The money, according Janice Davis, owner of King’s Hill Inn and Barn, had very little to do with it. “We want to see the smiles, laughter, the memories being made,” Davis said. Which is why when Davis and husband Glenn decided to renovate their 200-year old historic farmhouse they transformed the barn, once […]

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Well done – Student achievements

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Anna C. Snook of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude from Boston College at its 138th commencement on May 19. Snook, who majored in sociology and environmental studies, is the daughter of Cathy and Ed Snook, and a graduate of Cheverus High School. — NASHVILLE —  Meghan […]

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Federal money to SAD 17 dropping

PARIS — Statistics from the National School Lunch Program indicate the economy is improving in SAD 17 because fewer students need free or reduced-price lunches, school officials said. The report on student lunches was part of an overall presentation by Kathy Elkins on the fiscal 2014-15 allocation of Title I and II funds to SAD […]

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Paris looks to replace school resource officer

PARIS — The Police Department is looking to hire a new school resource officer to replace Sgt. Harltey “Skip” Mowatt. The sworn law enforcement officer is assigned as a liaison between SAD 17 and police to create a safer environment for students and staff. Primarily assigned to the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris, […]

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Briefly

‘Famous’ chicken pie supper BOLSTERS MILLS — A “famous” chicken pie supper will be held Saturday, July 19, at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Seatings will be at 5 and 6 p.m. A third seating will follow as needed. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12. The building is […]

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Paris library holding used book sale

PARIS — The Paris Public Library will hold its annual used book sale on Saturdays, July 26 and Aug. 2. A bag sale will be held Aug. 9. The sale will be held at the old Paris Farmers’ Union building at Main Street and Skilling Avenue from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Hardcover […]

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Paris police to question potential witnesses in hit-and-run death

PARIS — Police will question potential witnesses in the hit-and-run death of a Leavitt Area High School student this week.  Police Chief Michael Madden said Wednesday that police are investigating witnesses and suspects in the March death of 16-year old Xavier Fuentes of Turner.  “The investigation is ongoing. It hasn’t fallen by the wayside, but […]