Paris Maine
Wife hopes to succeed husband as Oxford County Commissioner
OXFORD — Longtime Oxford resident Diane Jackson, 59, has announced she will run for the Oxford County commissioner seat held by her husband, Caldwell “Caldie” Jackson. Caldwell Jackson, the current chairman and a two-term commissioner, is unable to seek re-election due to his position with the state. The announcement sets up a two-way race between […]
Paris veterans reflect on service, comrades, family
PARIS — It’s impossible to miss Gil Turner’s house. That’s not because of its unusual light-green color or because it has a pool in its fenced-in backyard. Rather, it’s distinguished by a tall pole on which an American flag snaps in the wind. It’s fitting that Turner should have that flag flying high. The Buckfield […]
Paris Elementary School perfect attendance
PARIS — Paris Elementary School has announced the second trimester perfect attendance. Bryce Chaplin, Kaden Delano, Tyler Delano, Kaleb Frost, Michael Gallan, Brianna Jewell, Jazmyn Knowles, Hanna Ney, Daniel Paine, Cole Taylor, Emily Taylor, Lauren Thayer, Stephen Valone, Nikolas Wilson.
SAD 17 officials give go-ahead to move offices to Paris
PARIS — The SAD 17 board of directors on Monday unanimously approved an amendment to its 20-year lease with the Western Maine University and Community College Center to allow school administration offices to relocate to the center on Main Street. Moving the central offices from leased space at Oxford Plaza on Route 26 in Oxford […]
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Trail race series starts May 22 NORWAY — The Nomad Trail Series 8.5K trail race series will be held the fourth Thursday of every month from May 22 through Sept. 25, rain or shine, at Roberts Farm Preserve. Start time for the five chip-timed races is 5:30. For series details and registration, visit www.back40timing.com. For more […]
Oxford county arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged in Oxford County Jail: * Lacey Anne Drew, 26, of Fryeburg, violation of bail condition, 3:18 p.m. May 20, in Fryeburg by Fryeburg Police Department. * Chelsea O. Vattes, 22, of Mexico, four counts of failure to pay fines, 2:05 p.m. May 20, in Mexico by Mexico Police […]
Spaces available for artists, fine crafters at Moore Park Art Show
PARIS — Artists and fine crafters are invited to apply to the 2014 Moore Park Art Show to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Artists have an opportunity to win a $300 award sponsored by Chandler Funeral Homes as well as three $100 ribbons for best of show in painting, […]
Paris Elementary School honor roll
PARIS — Paris Elementary School has announced the second trimester Cardinal Power and Honor Roll Cardinal Power: Gabrielle Beaudoin, Michaela Bisbee, Elizabeth Bobrowski, Destiny Brennan, Rachel Chase, Camden Colby, Mackenzee Cole, Kailey Cook, Zachary Corbett, Kaylin Danforth, Kaden Delano, Tyler Delano. Also, Taylor Demers, Kobe Dodge, Allison Domegan, Jake Domegan, Abby Downing, Ashton Everett, Abigail […]
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Farmer’s Market opening Memorial Day WATERFORD — The Farmer’s Market on Waterford Common will begin Monday, Memorial Day, May 26, from 2-5 p.m. The market will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. every Monday through at least Labor Day. Land trust to host bird walk GREENWOOD — The Mahoosuc Land Trust will hold a […]