PARIS — The Planning Board on Tuesday gave conditional approval to a site plan review for a Family Dollar store proposed on one of the few noncommercial properties remaining along Main Street. Hunt Acquisitions LLC, a Tampa Fla.-based real estate company, intends to purchase a small parcel at 103 Main St. that includes a house and […]
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Selectmen approve rehire of former Paris officer
PARIS — The Police Department is on its way to restoring a full complement of officers after the Board of Selectmen appointed William Cook as an officer during its meeting Monday evening. Cook, of Paris, served as a police officer with Paris in 2007, then from 2009 to 2012. Since leaving the department, he has worked […]
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Paris board authorizes GA contract with Norway
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen on Monday authorized a new contract for General Assistance administration with the town of Norway. The two towns will share GA administrator Shannon Moxcey, who has worked in that capacity for Paris and Norway as an employee of Community Concepts since last summer. Last week, the Norway Board of Selectmen […]
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SAD 17 board OKs contract for wood pellet boilers
OXFORD — The SAD 17 Board of Directors on Monday rescinded its July 15 vote for a $1 million contract with Siemens Building Technologies Inc. for two wood pellet boilers and interior and exterior LED lighting. Instead, the board voted to enter into a contract for two wood pellet boilers, only at a cost of […]
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Paris finally receives 2011-2012 audit
PARIS — The town has finally received a financial audit for fiscal year 2011-2012, almost a year late. In a presentation to selectmen at their meeting Monday, Greg Chabot, the town’s auditor from South Portland-based Runyon Kersteen Ouellette accounting firm, apologized for the delay and assured that the FY 2012-2013 audit would be prepared by October. […]
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Audit report to be presented to Paris selectboard tonight
PARIS — The board of selectmen is scheduled to receive the town’s 2011-2012 audit report from Greg Chabot, the town’s auditor, during its meeting Monday night. The audit report is one of 21 business items the board is expected to consider, according to the agenda released Friday. According to a memo from Town Manager Amy […]
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Responsible Pet Care chosen for $50,000 grant
PARIS — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced that Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills has been selected to receive a Community Facilities Grant in the amount of $50,000 to acquire a new facility. Grant funds will make it possible for Responsible Pet Care to purchase a 5,600 square foot building at […]
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Local high school students win Saint Michael’s College Book Award
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local high school students were awarded the 2013 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience. Andrew Boucher of Byron, a student at Lincoln Academy. Alyssa Brands of Bryant Pond, a student at Telstar Regional High School. Patrick Buzza of Auburn, a student at Edward Little […]
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153 acres on Paris Hill protected by land trust
PARIS — A conservation easement on 153 acres of mixed woodland and hay field off Ryerson Hill Road on Paris Hill has been donated to the Western Foothills Land Trust. The easement was recorded with the Oxford County Registry of Deeds on July 29 by Jon and Carla Magoun, who have lived in their home on the […]
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USM spring dean’s list additions
PORTLAND — The following students were inadvertently omitted from the submitted University of Southern Maine’s dean’s list for the spring semester. Full-time Greene: Morgan Gilbert. Hiram: Everlyn Staples. Lewiston: James Aldrich, Jasmine Hussey, Guy Lemelin. Naples: Alice Sanborn. New Gloucester: Leah Rottari, Joselle Blais. Norway: Sarah Tuominen, Olivia Kolar. Poland: Harley Kerr. Sabattus: Kassandra Ritchie. […]