PARIS — Flames from a garage fire spread to a home at 8 Summerland St. late Thursday afternoon, leaving Laura Freeman and her husband, Wolf Gumm, homeless. Firefighters from at least six towns rushed to the scene off Mt. Mica Road shortly before 5 p.m. Homeowner Freeman, who was not home when the fire started, […]
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Former exchange student returns for 40th reunion
NORWAY — Forty years ago, Susan Denison and Marie (pronounced MAH.ree) Howard were classmates at Oxford Hill High School. Howard traveled 26 hours from her home in Napier, New Zealand to attended the 40th reunion of the class of 1973 at Hebron Pines Golf and RV Park on Aug. 3. Marie was one of 3,000 […]
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Alder Grange holding yard sale BETHEL — A yard sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, at the Alder River Grange Hall. Community yard sale CANTON — The citizens of Canton and Hartford will hold a community yard sale starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, […]
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First Congregational Church of South Paris to recognize teens for volunteerism
PARIS — On Sept. 1, during the 10 a.m. worship service, First Congregational Church of South Paris will formally recognize teen volunteers for helping children during summer Vacation Bible School and “Create and Play in a Wholesome Way.” In appreciation of their kindness, compassion, reliability, creativity, organization and commitment to serving others, the following teens […]
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Hearing on Family Dollar store postponed indefinitely
PARIS — A public hearing concerning the proposed construction of a Family Dollar store on Main Street scheduled for Tuesday night has been indefinitely postponed at the property developer’s request. A new hearing date has not been set. Hunt Acquisitions, a Tampa Fla.-based real estate company, is proposing to build a stand-alone Family Dollar store on […]
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Deputies vote to join Teamsters
PARIS — In a near-unanimous vote, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office deputies have chosen to join Teamsters Union Local 340. The move effectively disbands the in-house Oxford County Deputies Association, the group that has represented deputies for at least 15 years. Oxford County Sheriff’s Office deputies, corporals and sergeants who were represented by the association will […]
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Paris board amends sick leave policy
PARIS — Amendments to the town’s extended sick leave policy were authorized by the Board of Selectmen at its meeting Monday. The changes add limitations to the policy that preclude employees from donating accrued sick time and limits the number of employees eligible to use the policy. The extended sick leave policy, approved by the board […]
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Public hearing tonight on proposed Family Dollar next to McLaughlin Garden postponed
PARIS — A public hearing concerning the proposed construction of a Family Dollar store on Main Street scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed at the property developer’s request. Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting was cancelled, and a new public hearing date has not been set. Hunt Acquisitions, a Tampa Fla.-based real estate company, is proposing to […]
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Bethel Senior Citizens Club BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Funky Red Barn. Menu is prime rib or haddock. Price is $12. Reservations with your choice must be made before Sept. 1 by calling Caroline Gould at 824-3226 or Arlene Lowell at 824-2877. Food […]
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Paris board approves bonuses for money-saving ideas
PARIS — Town employees are being given the opportunity to take home bonuses if they can identify ways the town can save money in its day-to-day operations. At its meeting Monday, the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a short-term cost-cutting program for the 2013-14 fiscal year, drawn up by Selectman Robert Wessels. The new program gives […]