PARIS — Signs will be posted on a popular walking route on Paris Hill, reminding dog owners of a town ordinance that requires them to pick up after their pets. Selectmen, in a 3-0 vote Monday, authorized the measure. Following the meeting, board Chairman Robert Kirchherr said Town Manager Amy Bernard would survey the area […]
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Star Wars strikes Paris Public Library on May 4
PARIS — The Paris Public Library is hosting two events on Sunday, May 4, in honor of Star Wars Day. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Children’s Room will offer a variety of crafts and activities for young apprentices to hone their skills and test their knowledge of the Force, including searching for asteroids, directing […]
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Knitting Guild to meet April 30 PARIS — The Western Maine Knitting Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street, to car pool to Doreen Simmons’ home for a tour of the barn and a visit with the sheep. A potluck luncheon will follow the tour. […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Kimberly L. Stetson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training […]
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Putnam joins The Progress Center
OXFORD HILLS — The Board of Directors at The Progress Center has announced that Jennifer Putnam recently accepted the position of executive director. The Progress Center is a nonprofit agency supporting individuals and families with developmental and intellectual disabilities in 46 communities within Oxford, Androscoggin, Cumberland and Franklin counties. Ron Raymond, chairman of the board, […]
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Christ Episcopal Church elects Vestry at annual meeting
NORWAY — Christ Episcopal Church recently held its annual meeting after having a turkey dinner cooked and served by the Hospitality Committee members. A printed report on the activities of last year was augmented by conversation and questions. A budget was approved. Christ Church at that time did not have a permanent rector, although the […]
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Group home director urges commissioners to keep shelter
PARIS — The only all-male homeless shelter in Oxford County may be forced to close if county commissioners decide not to renew a lease for the space with Rumford Group Homes, according to the nonprofit’s executive director, Alan Monier. The shelter is on the second floor of a county-owned, two-story house on Western Avenue. Offices […]
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Hebron Academy announces 2014 Cum Laude Society inductees
HEBRON — Hebron Academy Head of School John King and Hebron Cum Laude Chapter secretary John Curtis have announced the 2014 Cum Laude Society inductees. The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor, according to its mission statement. Hebron Academy’s chapter was chartered in […]
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Alpha & Omega to hold yard sale April 24-27
PARIS — Alpha & Omega Ministries Inc./ Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop has now operated for a full year at their new location, 527 Park St., The popular indoor/outdoor yard sale is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, through Sunday, April 27, weather permitting. At the same time the shop is holding a “Bless The Community […]