OXFORD HILLS/MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16’s Food Service Department and St. Joseph’s College provide free meals to children and teens age 18 and under during the summer through the Summer Food Service Program, also known as Summer Meals. Families are encouraged to come to the kickoff events to learn more about the program in their […]
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Alpha & Omega holding Fourth of July yard sale
PARIS — Bert Rugg and Alpha & Omega Ministries Inc./Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop will hold its week-long Fourth of July Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, through Sunday, July 7, at the new location, 527 Park St. The thrift shop is also offering big discounts. The newest addition, The […]
Paris library holding annual used book sale
PARIS — The Paris Public Library’s annual used book sale will be held the Saturdays of July 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 10. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on all three days, and is being held again at the Old Paris Farmers’ Union building, at the corner of Main Street (Route […]
Military notes
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Marine Corps Pvt. Robert G. Bissonnette Jr., son of Lori J. and Robert G. Bissonnette of Harrison, and Marine Corps Pvt. Edward W. Quasnitschka, son of Linda S. and Gregory P. Grinnell of Bridgton, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. […]
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Oxford Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Kay House, 73 Pleasant St. All members and those interested in history are welcome. The entertainment will be presented by Glenda Drapeau, Oxford librarian. Glenda will present the history of the Oxford Library. Refreshments will […]
Applications for Paris police chief received
PARIS – Town Manager Amy Bernard and interim police Chief Jerry Hinton told selectmen Monday night that three applications have been received for police chief. “By the end of September you should have a new police chief,” Hinton told the board. Bernard said she has advertised the position at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, Maine […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS – The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County jail: Micheal A. Day, 51, of Paris, on a charge of failure to pay fines, at 11:08 a.m on June 22 in Paris by Paris police. Chad M. Harding, 35, of Canton, on a charge of possession of illegal drugs, at 3 p.m. on […]
Registration open for fall criminal justice courses at UC South Paris
SOUTH PARIS — People who wish to prepare for a career in the criminal justice field will find a number of opportunities at University College at South Paris this fall. The University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine each will offer courses in their […]