BRUNSWICK — Viola Rothschild, daughter of Norman Harry and Cheng Mei Rothschild and granddaughter of Catharine and Michael Rothschild of Phillips, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in China for 2014-15. She also received the Government and Legal Studies Department Prize for Excellence in Comparative Politics at Bowdoin College and attained highest honors […]
Paris Maine
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Girl Scouts hosting Daisy, Flower Friends Party
PARIS — Girl Scouts of Maine will host a girls and adult Girl Scout Daisy & Flower Friends Party from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Haskell House. Girls entering kindergarten this fall and their parents/chaperones from the Oxford Hills area are invited to attend the informational meeting to find out about […]
advertisement
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Briefly
Bethel Senior Citizens Club BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Alliance Church, across from Telstar, for its meeting and luncheon. The menu is a variety of summer salads and rolls for those who wish to make a sandwich. Cost is $10. Reservations must be […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Two named to Norway-Paris cable tv board
PARIS — Selectmen appear to have found a long-term solution for the Norway-Paris Community TV board after appointing a 16-year-old and a former board member. Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously voted to add Charles Rowe, an Oxford Hills High School student, and Richard Little. Rowe, 16, succeeds Rick Kimball and Little takes his old seat back. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Paris road to get latex-based asphalt
PARIS — Selectmen approved using a latex-based asphalt on a dead-end road, possibly saving the town as much as $12,000. On Tuesday, selectmen OK’d Town Manager Amy Bernard’s recommendation to apply the alternative coating to the surface of Parsons Road. Unlike traditional asphalt, the latex material reseals itself after cracking, preventing water from infiltrating seams […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Police chief bolsters department, warns drug dealers that ‘Your days are numbered’
PARIS — More than half a year after taking over a turbulent department, Paris police Chief Michael Madden said a renewed force will make drug trafficking its top priority. “If you set up shop and are selling drugs in Paris, your days are numbered,” Madden said. Hired last October, Madden told selectmen Tuesday night that […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Briefly
Farm market open Thursdays, Saturdays NORWAY — The Old Squire’s Farm Market is an indoor/outdoor market that is open two days a week for shoppers’ convenience. It is at 493 Main St., across from the Gingerbread House on the corner of Pleasant and Main streets. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Paris animal shelter hosting toll road, ‘kitten shower’ fundraisers
PARIS — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is holding fundraisers to support the nonprofit shelter, President Shirley Boyce said Tuesday. The first of two yearly toll roads is set for Saturday, May 31, on Fair Street in Norway. “We try to hold two toll roads a year that coincide with Be Kind to Animals […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Paris board to look into sharing recreation director with Oxford
PARIS — Town Manager Amy Bernard said Wednesday afternoon that the town of Paris will reach out to Oxford officials about the possibility of sharing a paid recreation director. Bernard said Paris does not have a recreation director. “The Recreation Committee said that they really need someone in a paid position to oversee their programs,” […]