Legion plans Easter Bunny breakfast MECHANIC FALLS — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 13, at American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St. Seniors, $6; adults, $7; children under 3 free. Includes breakfast, pictures with the Easter Bunny and crafts. Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — […]
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OCEA-R: Retired educators to meet April 11
PARIS — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired (OCEA-R) held their first meeting of the year on March 14 at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The culinary arts class served a fine meal appreciated by all. President John Kimball presided over the business meeting before dinner, and Miles Hunt of Dow’s Law Office, Norway, presented […]
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AARP chapter meets April 14 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, April 14, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street. Lunch will be served at noon and a chicken dinner is on the menu. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling Ruth at 744-9069 […]
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Selectmen agree to changes in Paris posted roads ordinance
PARIS — Proposed changes to an ordinance governing weight restrictions on town roads are expected to receive a public hearing before being acted on by selectmen. The adjustments to the town’s Traffic Ordinance Restricting Weight on Posted Ways are intended to clarify vehicles’ allowed tonnage and reference state law that allows exceptions for residents with […]
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‘The Barn Guy’ to be keynote speaker at OCSWCD Annual Meeting
Reservation deadline is April 7 PARIS — The public is invited to attend the annual meeting of the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Saturday, April 12, at the First Congregational Church. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a time for visiting and renewing old acquaintances, followed by dinner, entertainment, awards […]
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Rumford Seniors lunch, bus trip PERU — Rumford Seniors will have a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the old Peru School. Menu is meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, drink and dessert for $4.50. The public is welcome. Take-out available. Call 562-7700. Rumford Seniors have a bus going to […]
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Music Sunday at First U PARIS — The sounds of music will fill the First Universalist Church, Pine Street on April 6 with a Music Sunday. Marilyn Hammond and Sharon Bouchard will facilitate the 10 a.m. worship service. There will be a favorite hymn request time where the congregation gets to request their favorite hymns as […]
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Apple expert to speak PHILLIPS — John Bunker Jr., an expert on heritage apples, will be at the Phillips Area Community Center on Depot Street at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Snacks will be available. The event is hosted by the Sandy River Business Association. Book sale, boutique, breakfast […]
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Shaner’s auction in Paris draws hundreds
PARIS — Just two months after closing doors which had stood open to the public for three decades, hundreds turned out for an auction at Shaner’s Restaurant on Tuesday. The sale featured more than 500 items, from plates, pots and pans to full range grills, mid-century cash registers, industrial meat grinders, signs and mementos from […]
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Proposed $7.1 million budget going to Paris Budget Committee
PARIS — A $7.1 million municipal budget proposed for fiscal year 2015 is expected to head to the Budget Committee for discussion next week. The overall budget is almost $84,400 more than proposed in FY 2014, but the increase is driven by an increase in the town’s share of the projected Oxford Hills School District […]