Herbalist to present program NORWAY — Herbalist Suzanne Dunham will give a presentation on herbs and foods that help cleanse the digestive system. It will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Old Squire’s Farm Market, 493 Main St. Participants will learn about the role of the liver, the master detoxifier. Dunham […]
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Oxford Hills students pledge not to use UV tanning booths
PARIS — More than 50 students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School have signed up to avoid tanning booths as they approach the junior-senior prom May 3. The pledges are part of a melanoma prevention program spearheaded by science teacher Chuck Martin. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and is most often […]
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First Universalist: Easter service on ‘Abundant Life’
PARIS — The Easter Sunday service at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street will be led by Anita White. The title of White’s 10 a.m. sermon on April 20 is “Abundant Life.” Music is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the direction of Renee Wales. Fellowship and coffee will […]
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Canton Parks, Trails clean-up CANTON — Canton Parks and Trails clean up day is Saturday, April 26. The rain date will be May 3. Participants will meet at the Canton Heritage Park at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help. For more information call Thomas Adley, 597-2168. Free clothing giveaway NORWAY — A free clothing […]
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UMaine Extension announces Eat Well volunteer training
PARIS — Combine your love of cooking, nutrition and helping others by becoming a University of Maine Cooperative Extension Eat Well volunteer. The training will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, May 5-June 23, excluding Memorial Day, at the Oxford County UMaine Extension office, 9 Olson Road. This fun, informative, hands-on training prepares […]
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Hospital marks Child Abuse Prevention NORWAY — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month and throughout the year, The Family Birthplace at Stephens Memorial Hospital works closely in supporting families and reducing the risk of child abuse and neglect. Every parent who delivers at The Family Birthplace receives a DVD titled “The […]
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Holy Week activities at First Congregational, South Paris
PARIS — First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St., is planning a variety of Holy Week activities. On April 17 they will be offer a Maundy Thursday meal and service in the vestry, downstairs in the church. At 5:30 p.m. a simple but delicious meal of fish chowder will be served. At 6:30 p.m. there […]
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Paris selectmen rescind appointment of NPC-TV board member
PARIS — Selectmen, in a unanimous vote Monday, rescinded the appointment of controversial Norway-Paris Community TV board member Rick Kimball. The vote followed an executive session that lasted less than 10 minutes. “The board feels that it could find someone better to fill that position,” Chairman Bob Kirchherr said. Another person has expressed interest in […]
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Family Dollar construction in Paris to continue despite chain’s closures
PARIS — Plans to close as many as 370 Family Dollar locations nationwide is not expected to affect the proposed construction of a new retail store on Main Street, according to a company spokesperson. Bryn Winburn, a public relations manager with Family Dollar, said it was not “assumed” that store closings will affect the new store […]