Kira Kenniston and Kaya Joseph, foreground, and Shane Fellows, background, walk in the Aspire Higher march in Paris on Tuesday. The three Waterford Memorial School students were among an estimated 4,300 Oxford Hills School District students, staff and community members participating in the annual march to encourage higher education. They walked from Oxford Hills Middle School […]
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McLaughlin Garden acquires Main Street property in Paris
PARIS — An 18th century house at 103 Main St. has been sold to McLaughlin Garden & Homestead next door. Koriene Low, whose family owned the property, sold it to The McLaughlin Foundation on Oct. 18, according to three warranty deeds recorded at the Oxford County Registry of Deeds. The McLaughlin Foundation runs the McLaughlin Garden […]
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Commissioners approve jail fund payment
PARIS — County commissioners approved the release of a payment to the Maine Board of Corrections’ investment fund at its Oct. 15 meeting, but cautioned that further payments will depend on the performance of the state’s jail system. Oxford County pays $187,073 annually to the fund, which goes to offset the additional cost of housing inmates […]
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Veterans committee prepares for holiday ‘Tree of Caring’
PARIS — Western Maine Veterans Advisory Committee is once again offering a chance to honor friends and loved ones by lighting a bulb on the Tree of Caring at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris this holiday season. Bulbs may be purchased in memory of a deceased loved one, (need not be a veteran), […]
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New detective brings international experience to Paris police
PARIS — With the recent addition of a new detective sergeant, the Paris Police Department is back up to full strength for the first time in almost a year. Jeffrey Lange, 42, the department’s newest hire, has extensive experience as a police investigator, including a 12-year stint as a detective in Columbus, Ohio, and multiple tours […]
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Paris to discuss changes to subdivision ordinance
PARIS — Selectmen intend to discuss changes to the town’s subdivision ordinance in order to receive “certified business friendly community” status from the state. Town Manager Amy Bernard said at Tuesday’s board meeting that the town needs to shorten some of the approval timelines in the ordinance to qualify for the program. In June, Bernard told […]
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Legion chicken pie supper PARIS — A chicken pie supper will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the American Legion Hall, 12 Church St. The meal is sponsored by the Foster-Carroll Auxiliary Unit No. 72. A dance will follow by the Jones Band from 6:30 to 9:30. Oxford Historical Society […]
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Selectmen approve town Facebook page
PARIS — Outfitted with a new website and soon-to-be launched Facebook page, the Town Office is jumping into online social media with both feet. Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously approved the creation of a Town of Paris Facebook page. The popular social media format will allow the town office to quickly transmit important information to residents, Town […]
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Drug crime still challenge for county police
PARIS — Despite progress in the past year, drug crime remains one of the top challenges faced by municipal police departments, at least in southern Oxford County, officials said this week. Representatives from Oxford, Fryeburg and Paris police departments met with Oxford County commissioners and members of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday at the […]
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Department heads urge better security at county building
PARIS — County commissioners are contemplating boosting security at the Oxford County courthouse after employees said they felt vulnerable in the building. Register of Probate Jennifer Dilworth told commissioners at their meeting Tuesday that the absence of security personnel when probate court is in session is of particular concern. The court, held two or three times […]