THOMASTON — Stanley Paris sailed down the St. George River on Monday afternoon, headed for Florida, Bermuda and around the world. At 76, he hopes to circumnavigate the world in 120 days. That would net the native New Zealander the official title of the oldest person to circle the world nonstop and unassisted. It also […]
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Paris police chief taking oath of office tonight
PARIS — Police Chief Michael Madden will be sworn in at a ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Paris Fire Department meeting room on Western Avenue. The public is invited to greet the 49-year-old former captain of the Shelton (Conn.) Police Department. He succeeds interim Chief Jerry Hinton. Madden has a bachelor’s degree in […]
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Paris to charge deposit for potential damage to community room
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen has approved a rental agreement for the community room in the Paris Fire Department that calls for a $50 deposit to cover damage. Fire Chief Brad Frost told selectmen at their Sept. 23 meeting that the room had sustained property damage during a rental. “The amount charged doesn’t deter […]
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Oxford County Democrats met Sept. 8
BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats held their Sept. 8 meeting at the Crescent Park School beginning with a potluck supper and social time. Cathy Newell, chair of the committee, welcomed attendees from Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Bethel, Greenwood, Norway, Paris, Woodstock and Oxford. Roy Gedat presented an update on the treasury reporting that the annual […]
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Roger Obie is veteran of the month
PARIS — Roger F. Obie is the veteran of the month at the Maine Veterans Home. Obie was born in Auburn on Nov. 12, 1923. He grew up in Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School. Roger joined the Coast Guard in February 1943 during World War II. Roger was a 3rd class radioman […]
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Paris board responds to complaint over sick leave policy
PARIS— Tensions rose at Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, culminating in a back-and-forth exchange between the board and residents. The opportunity for residents to address the agenda items – from weighing the cost of placing the Special Amusement Ordinance on November’s regional ballot, to safety of the Paris Town Office’s parking lot fence — began […]
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Police Department wins bid on cruiser
PARIS — The Police Department’s bid for a cruiser from Lincolnville has been accepted. Town Manager Amy Bernard told the Board of Selectmen at its Monday night meeting that the bid of $3,005 for the 2007 cruiser was accepted as the highest submitted. The equipment in the cruiser alone, she said, is worth more than […]
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Sanville not guilty of sex assault
PARIS — A 24-year-old Rhode Island man was found not guilty Thursday of gross sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in Hanover two years ago. The verdict for Kyle C. Sanville, of Richmond, R.I., came at about 1:30 p.m., following about three hours of deliberation by an Oxford County Superior Court jury of 13 women […]
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Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education lists classes
PARIS — The following classes will be offered at Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education. Tuesday, Oct. 1 Computer Keyboarding, with Nancy Tyrrell, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Five weeks. Tuition is $40. Electrical Wiring for the Homeowner, with Chris Summers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Eight weeks. $90. Text fee: TBD. Meditation the Joy of Being, with Maria Ham, 6-7:30 p.m. Eight […]
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Manna & Melody Ministries: Pine Ridge Boys concerts canceled
FARMINGTON — Manna & Melody Ministries reports the cancellation of five Pine Ridge Boys events scheduled for Oct. 3-6 in Paris, East Sumner, Farmington, Livermore Falls and Greene. “We apologize to the many citizens and veterans who were looking forward to these events and promise that this will not happen again,” said Guy Stevenson, CEO […]