Auxiliary yard sale benefits Girls State PARIS — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72, 12 Church St., will hold yard sales from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 1 and March 1, and possibly one in late spring. Proceeds benefit the Girls State program. Table rentals are still available for the March 1 sale […]
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Paris Public Children’s Library to host ‘Presenting… You’
PARIS — On Saturday, Feb. 1, at least 350 libraries in three countries and two Caribbean islands will host “Take Your Child to the Library Day,” including Paris Public Children’s Library. “Presenting… You” will be held at 1 p.m. Elementary-age children are invited to bring one of their favorite books to the library to do […]
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‘Beat the Blahs’: Online auction to aid Oxford Hills Community Kitchen
NORWAY — The Progress Center is asking for your help and support for the “Beat the Blahs” online auction benefiting the Oxford Hills Community Kitchen as it continues to serve free meals to those in need. Bidding takes place at www.32auctions.com/ProgressCenter. Auction items have been donated by The Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland Stage, Shawnee Peak, […]
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Shaner’s restaurant to be sold; Family Dollar store planned at site
PARIS — Jack Shaner said Wednesday that his decision to sell his Main Street restaurant was the “hardest and most emotional decision I’ve made in my entire life.” Last October, he reached out to representatives from a company that purchases and develops real estate for Family Dollar retail stores. Over the course of months, the developers […]
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Principal: Two-campus system working for middle-schoolers in Oxford, Paris
OXFORD — SAD 17 directors were told Tuesday night that the Oxford Hills Middle School’s trimester system is working well. “Teachers are feeling, I think, it’s working for them,” Principal Troy Eastman said. The system was instituted at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year to accommodate students moved to a building on Madison Avenue […]
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Female applicants sought for Delta Kappa Gamma grant
PARIS — Delta Kappa Gamma, the society of women educators, helps recognize women in education and promote professional growth. The Zeta Chapter of DKG will award a $300 grant to one recipient this spring. Applicants must be women who have completed their freshman year of college, are going into the field of education and come […]
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Oxford Hills Christian Academy to offer cookies, cocoa and an open house
PARIS — Oxford Hills Christian Academy is participating in National School Choice Week from Jan. 26 through Feb. 1. It will kick off with a promotional event on Jan. 25 at the Oxford Community Center on King Street and the Town of Norway skating rink on Cottage Street. Organizers plan to serve the community by […]
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Paris zoning hearing scheduled for Feb. 3
PARIS — A public hearing for a proposed land use management ordinance will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Fire Station. The hearing, to be held in front of the Board of Selectmen, was originally scheduled for Jan. 6, but was postponed due to the weather. The ordinance, which has been in the […]
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Oxford County 4-H members, volunteers honored
PARIS — The University of Maine Youth Development Program in Oxford County recently recognized Zachary Hebert and Alison Corey as Outstanding 4-H Members and Vicki Drew and Doug Bean as Outstanding 4-H Volunteers. They received plaques in December at an annual bowling celebration. Outstanding members are selected based on 4-H, school and community activities and […]