PARIS — Maine author Annette Dorey will give a talk on Thursday, July 25, sponsored by the Paris Hill Historical Society. She will tell about the women in her new nonfiction book, “Miss Dr. Lucy and Maine’s Pioneering Female Physicians, 1850s–1920.” Extensive research resulted in more than 180 biographical profiles of Maine’s earliest female medical […]
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49 apply for Paris police chief
PARIS — The town has received 49 applications from across the country for the open police chief position. Interim Chief Jerry Hinton said he, Town Manager Amy Bernard and two others earlier identified as law enforcement officers will review the applications this week. “I’m very pleased,” Selectmen Chairman Robert Kirchherr said of the number of applicants […]
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Students named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students have been named to the president’s list for the spring 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University Auburn: Corrie Bernatchez, BA psychology; Amanda Cullen, BA creative writing and English; Brandy Fulcher, BS business administration. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, BA psychology. Durham: Sandra Milliken, BA psychology. Lewiston: Derek Giasson, BS computer […]
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University of Maine at Farmington dean’s list
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester. Albany Township: Britany Douglass. Auburn: Eliza Bissonette, Kelsey Blanchette, Hannah Carrier, Shelby Chouinard, Jonathan Delorme, Brittany Dixon, Rebecca Dubois, Emily Marron, Maurice White, Jesse Williams. Bethel: Kyle Peterson, Alyssa Steven, Amanda Wiley. Bowdoin: Rachel Glynn, Tyler Washburn. […]
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Earl E. Milligan
1923 – 2013 PARIS — Earl E. Milligan, 90, died Tuesday, July 16, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Paris. He was a resident of South Rumford Road in Rumford. He was born in Rumford on June 30, 1923, a son of Ambrose and Rita (Peabody) Milligan, and was a graduate of Stephens High School […]
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McLaughlin’s Garden Illuminated is July 20
PARIS — See the McLaughlin Garden in a whole new light at the annual Garden Illuminated at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20. The rain date is July 27. Beginning at dusk, hundreds of luminaria and tea-candle lights will be lit in the garden to create a most spectacular and enchanted evening. A stroll through the […]
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Indoor rummage sale July 17-19 WEST PARIS — An indoor rummage sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, July 17-19, at Ledgeview Living Center. Proceeds will benefit the resident council. ‘Famous’ chicken pie supper July 20 BOLSTERS MILLS — Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will hold its “famous” chicken […]
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Paris selectmen look for public input on goals
PARIS — Residents met with the Board of Selectmen on Monday night to discuss ways the town can become a more viable community. “We need to capitalize and promote the assets we have here in Paris to get more people to visit Paris,” Town Manager Amy Bernard said, summing up some of the discussion. The […]