PARIS — Michael Madden will begin working as chief of police within a month, after his appointment was unanimously approved by selectmen at their meeting Monday evening. Madden’s confirmation ends a months-long nationwide search for a chief to head up the department, which has faced challenges and controversy in the past two years. Madden, who has […]
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Madden to be named Chief of Police in Paris; confirmation expected tonight
PARIS — Michael P. Madden of Shelton, Conn., will be named police chief for the town of Paris. Paris Town Manager Amy Bernard will ask the Board of Selectmen to confirm Madden at Monday’s meeting, according to a release from the town. Madden serves as captain and second-in-command for the Shelton Police Department, where he […]
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Conway man charged with sexual assault
PARIS — A Conway, N.H., man accused of raping a woman in Fryeburg in July appeared in 11th District Court on Friday afternoon. Raymond Robblee, 48, was arrested Thursday in Conway by Fryeburg police and charged with gross sexual assault, a Class A felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a $50,000 fine. […]
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Memorial bench planned for teen
PARIS — A granite bench in memory of a West Paris teen who was killed in a car accident last year will be installed at the high school field hockey field later this fall. Rebecca Lynn Mason, who was killed when a vehicle crashed on Route 219 in West Paris in January 2012, would have been entering […]
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Rumford men plead not guilty to trafficking charges
PARIS — Two men accused of trafficking crack cocaine in the Rumford area pleaded not guilty during their arraignment in Oxford County Superior Court on Tuesday. Martin D. Lore, 27, and Edward E. Towers, 48, both of Rumford were indicted last month on charges stemming from the seizure of more than 13 grams of crack cocaine […]
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Some near McLaughlin Garden have doubts about store plans
PARIS — Rod Hazard is a businessman. He operates Betty’s Laundry at 142 Main St. Throughout the week and especially on weekends, his is a front row seat to the traffic congestion along the busy stretch of roadway. For Hazard, the possibility of a Family Dollar store relocating next to the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead […]
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Selectmen to meet with possible police chief Wednesday
PARIS — Selectmen could confirm the hiring of a new police chief as early as next week, according to Board of Selectmen Chairman Bob Kirchherr. The board intends to meet the final candidate during an executive session Wednesday evening. Interim Chief Jerry Hinton, who has shepherded the hiring process for the town, said the meeting […]
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The Progress Center: Direct support professionals to be honored week of Sept. 8
PARIS — On July 31, led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution designating the week beginning Sept. 8 as National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. This year’s resolution marks the sixth consecutive year of recognition by the U.S. Senate for this essential workforce. “Direct […]
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Paris Public Library adds to novel collection
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following novels to its collection this summer. For more information, or to reserve a title, call 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. Home delivery is available. Jeff Abbott, “Downfall;” Elizabeth Adler, “Please Don’t Tell;” Catherine Anderson, “Cheyenne Amber;” Bella Andre, “Can’t Help Falling in Love;” Donna Andrews, “The Hen […]
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Financial planning to be workshop focus
PARIS — Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Road, will host a retirement workshop, “Navigating the Road Ahead: Assets, Time and Taxes,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Sarah Groleau from Freedom, N.H., a representative of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will conduct the session. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about life events and their […]