Paris Maine
Church briefs
St. Michael’s service changes AUBURN – Sunday services at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St., will change for the summer beginning on Sunday, June 16. There will be one service at 9 a.m. instead of the two at 8 and 10 a.m. The two-service schedule will resume after Labor Day. Kairos Prison Ministry at […]
Paris voters add to municipal spending
PARIS — The majority at Saturday’s town meeting did the opposite of what their counterparts in other Maine towns usually do: They increased amounts to be raised by taxpayers on two articles. Voters were asked to approve a $4.09 million municipal budget when the meeting began at 10 a.m. By about 12:15 p.m. when action […]
Well done – Students graduate
HAMDEN, Conn. — Richard Danieli of New Gloucester received a Master of Health Science in radiologist assistant from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony held May 12. — WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Eastern Connecticut State University’s 123rd Commencement took place May 14. Alexander Verrill graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in sport and leisure management. […]
Paris teen to compete in national scholarship competition
MOBILE, Ala. — Maggie Mae Whittemore of Paris will travel to Mobile on Sunday, June 16, to participate in the 56th Distinguished Young Women National Finals to be held June 27, 28 and 29 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Whittemore is one of 50 state representatives competing for a share of more than $100,000 […]
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Preteen dance set for June 20 PARIS — A preteen dance featuring TJ the DJ will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at American Legion Post 72, 12 Church St. Admission is $5. The 20th person gets in free and receives $20. There will be door prizes. Snacks and drinks will […]
Paris voting on annual budget Saturday
PARIS — Voters will be asked to approve a $4,086,758 municipal budget when the annual town meeting gets under way Saturday morning. Action on the 31-article warrant begins at 10 a.m. June 15 in the Paris Fire Station on Western Avenue. Earlier this week, voters elected officials and rejected a plan that would have disbanded […]
Well done – Students honored for achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2013 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — ST. PAUL, Minn. — Esther Schlotterbeck of Lewiston graduated from Macalester College on […]
Paris Public Library offers summer activities for kids
PARIS — The Paris Public Library is offering a variety of challenges and activities for children this summer. Children are encouraged to read through the summer to maintain or improve their skills. To promote this effort, the library holds an annual summer reading challenge for area youth. All participants receive rewards for reading 10 and […]