PARIS — When the newlyweds moved into the neighborhood, just a few houses down from Kathy Deluca, she was excited to meet and welcome them. After a while, she knew it would only be a matter of time before they became part of the community. She couldn’t have known they’d become part of the family. […]
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Homeless man charged with arson in Paris
PARIS — A homeless man accused of setting fire to an abandoned building on Oxford Street on Tuesday afternoon appeared in 11th District Court on Wednesday to face a felony arson charge. Richard L. Baker, 36, told police he started the fire because he needed to keep warm, according to an affidavit filed with the court […]
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Police investigating Paris fire as an arson
PARIS — Police are investigating a fire started in an abandoned building on Oxford Street on Tuesday afternoon as an arson and have a suspect in custody, according to Paris police Sgt. Jeff Lange. Firefighters from Paris and neighboring towns were called to a derelict single-story building near Kilgore Road shortly after 4 p.m. for a […]
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Growing cut flowers is lecture topic PARIS — Cindy Creps will discuss “Growing Cut Flowers in Your Own Garden” for the McLaughlin Garden 2014 lecture series. This presentation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, at the garden’s newest acquisition, 103 Main St., right next door to the historic Tribou home where Bernard McLaughlin lived. […]
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NFL players talk goals, sacrifice to OHCHS students
PARIS — A pair of professional football players told more than 1,000 students and staff members at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School on Monday that success doesn’t depend on where they live, how much money they have or who they know. What matters is having goals and sticking with them. “Don’t sacrifice what you want […]
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Paris woman considered missing contacts police
PARIS — A woman reported missing in late January has been located, and an investigation into the case is now closed, according to the Paris Police Department. Shirley Mills, 44, of Paris Hill contacted Detective Sgt. Jeff Lange on Saturday evening and said she is well and staying with friends, but did not want any more […]
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Paris board OKs $28,000 for fire department vehicle
PARIS — Selectmen on Monday approved spending up to $28,000 to buy a new command vehicle for the Fire Department. According to fire Chief Brad Frost, the department has purchased a 2014 Ford Interceptor specifically designed for use by first responders. It comes ready for communications equipment and emergency lights to be installed. Frost expects the […]