PARIS — Gilman Whitman has been selected as the veteran of the month at the Maine Veterans Home. Gil was born on Oct. 26, 1926 in Portsmouth, N.H., and was raised in North Hampton, N.H. for several years before his family moved to Haverhill, Mass. After he was discharged he moved to Maine. Gil graduated […]
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Selectmen will revisit Paris ordinances
PARIS — Selectmen will wait to discuss proposed amendments to the town’s traffic ordinances and the proposed land-use management ordinance until all five board members can attend a meeting. At Monday’s meeting, board Chairman Bob Kirchherr and members Gerald Kilgore and Ryan Lorrain tabled further discussion on revisions to the town’s road weight-restriction ordinance and […]
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Paris PD announces new hires, eyes restructuring
PARIS — In the past two weeks, four new reserve police officers have been sworn in while the Police Department contemplates reassigning one of its veteran officers. In a statement released Tuesday, police Chief Michael Madden said full-time Rumford police officers Lawrence Winson and Brad Gallant, and longtime Hebron Academy teacher Gino Valeriani were sworn in […]
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Yoga series begins March 12 BRIDGTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will present “Yoga Nidra: Deep Guided Relaxation,” a four-part yoga series, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning March 12 at The Old Town Hall. The weekly sessions will offer participants an opportunity to unwind and enjoy a […]
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Collins praises Oxford Hills for community involvement
PARIS — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, told members of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce on Friday that common sense, hard work, perseverance and celebrating success are values that define Maine and the Oxford Hills. Collins spoke to a sold-out crowd at the 37th annual chamber awards dinner at Four Seasons Function Center. More […]
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Free community luncheon OTISFIELD — A free community luncheon will be hosted by Otisfield Community Outreach from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Otisfield Community Hall on Route 121. Menu will be beans, hot dogs, brown bread, salads, drinks and desserts. A magazine swap will take place. Donations accepted. For more […]
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Library to present book, film series for adults
PARIS — Paris Public Library will host a four-part reading, viewing and discussion series for adults called Pushing the Limits. Pushing the Limits brings together books and videos featuring authors, scientists and everyday people who thrive on exploring the natural world. Since the beginning of time, humans have imagined and achieved ways to push the […]
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Norway reps step down from NPC-TV
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen accepted the resignations of Chairman Matt Gurney and Lou Page, two of Norway’s representatives to the Norway-Paris Community Television Board of Directors, at its meeting Thursday night. The board also appointed Town Manager David Holt to a temporary position on the NPC-TV board so it can continue to pay its bills until […]
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Dance planned at American Legion PARIS — A dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, March 8, 15, 22 and 29, at the American Legion Hall, 12 Church St. The Jones Dance Band will provide the music. Cost is $5. World’s Fair meeting, dinner WATERFORD — The March meeting for the Waterford […]
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Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School honor roll
PARIS — The second-quarter honor roll has been announced for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. High honors Grade nine: Emily Blackshaw, Cassia Docos, Kaylee Dow, Zane Dustin, Tyler Ellingwood, Allysah Elliott, Brittany Farrar, Nathan Godbout, Logan Hallee, Hannah Hartnett, Ty Heaward, Emily Jackson, Emily Lathrop, Jonathon Libby, Nathaniel McNutt, Aaron Nolan, Morgan Richardson, Julyan West. […]