First Universalist nears summer break WEST PARIS — June worship services will conclude services until September at the First Universalist Church of West Paris. All are welcome to attend the 9 a.m. service followed by a coffee hour. The Sumner First Universalist Church, 1148 Main St., West Sumner, will offer worship services at 11 a.m. […]
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Prosecutors seek five-year prison sentence in West Paris manslaughter case
PARIS — Prosecutors recommended a five-year prison sentence for Kristina Lowe, 21, of Oxford, convicted last month on two counts of manslaughter and one count of leaving the scene of a high-speed crash that killed two West Paris teens in 2012. In a sentencing memo filed with Oxford County Superior Court on Friday, Assistant District […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
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Western Maine Health announce board changes
NORWAY – David Hoisington, Western Maine Health Board chairman, has announced the election of three new trustees to an initial three-year term. Lisa Miller, M.D. of Norway, Todd Gauger, DVM, of South Paris, and Kevin Carleton of Paris, assumed the seats of retiring board members Larry Farmer, O.D., Wendy Penley, Peter Chapman and Ola Melhus, […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2014 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — NEWTON, Mass. — Brandyn Cloutier of Dixfield graduated with a Bachelor of […]
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Father of slain West Paris teen frustrated with court pace
WEST PARIS — The father of a West Paris teenager killed in a vehicle accident two years ago expressed his extreme frustration in setting a sentencing date for the driver, Kristina Lowe, convicted of two counts of manslaughter. Jerrold Mason, father of 16-year-old Rebecca Mason, who was killed in a high-speed crash in West Paris […]
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Paris picks up new insurer
PARIS — Officials say the town’s new insurance provider is an affordable upgrade in the event of a costly legal battle. At their meeting Monday, selectmen unanimously agreed to a bid of about $45,000 from the Maine Municipal Association for a comprehensive insurance policy, Town Manager Amy Bernard said. That’s about $3,000 more than last […]
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Paris woman arrested twice in the same day
PARIS — Police said a local woman charged with attacking a man with a butter knife Wednesday was arrested hours later and accused of throwing an ashtray at him. According to Paris police Chief Michael Madden, Michelle Walker, 28, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges of aggravated criminal trespass and violation of conditions of release. […]
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Paris residents to be asked to approve $4.13 million
PARIS — Residents will be asked to approve $4.13 million in local spending at the annual town meeting Saturday. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. June 14 in the Paris Fire Station at 137 Western Ave. The budget is $33,500 less in local spending than last year. Among other reductions, a small cut to the […]