OXFORD COUNTY — Active Community Environment Teams are convening in Oxford County. The teams work to bring about positive changes to the built and social environments of the towns, changes that will help make it easier for people to be active and healthy. Supporters believe that these sorts of changes improve the vitality of communities […]
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Woodmen list activities
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America will offer the following activities in June. Sunday, June 2, Chapter 14346: Sabattus American Legion breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Island Road, Sabattus. Thursday, June 6, Chapter 8609: Rolly’s Diner breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., 87 Mill St., Auburn. Tuesday, June 11, Chapter 12907: Schmengees, 4 to 7 p.m., 551 Lincoln […]
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AARP chapter meets June 10 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, June 10, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street, South Paris. Lunch will be served at noon and will feature ham, potato salad and fresh vegetables. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling […]
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Nancy J. Brooks
SOUTH PARIS — Nancy J. Brooks, 91, passed away June 2, at the Andrews House. Nancy was born Oct. 19, 1921, and was the third daughter of parents, Malcolm and Octavia Jones. She graduated from Brookline High School and the Erskine School in Massachusetts. She worked in Boston for Clayton K. Brooks & Sons, where […]
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Ruth Rawson
PARIS — My mother, Ruth Rawson, was the strength that held our family together. She cherished and loved her husband Gordon and their two daughters, Deanna and Linda with all her heart. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on June 3. She was always a mother first putting her own ambitions aside […]
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June services, summer hiatus WEST PARIS – June worship services at the First Universalist Church of West Paris will conclude services until September. All are welcome to attend at 9 a.m. followed by a coffee hour. The June 2 service on “Why Are You Smiling?” will be led by The Rev. Braestrup, author and mother […]
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Old-fashioned dances Saturdays SOUTH PARIS — The Jones Dance Band will play old-fashioned dance music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Saturday in June starting June 1 at the American Legion Hall, 12 Church St. Cost is $5. Socrates Cafe gathering WATERFORD — A Socrates Cafe gathering will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. […]
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Paris board signs town meeting warrant
PARIS — A warrant for annual town meeting was signed by selectmen during their meeting Tuesday. Voters will gather June 15 to vote on 27 articles, including a $4.1 million municipal budget that includes some revenues but not municipal revenue sharing from the state. Town Manager Amy Bernard told the board that two articles had […]
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New owners give fresh life to Paris fire station
PARIS — Thanks to the enthusiasm and commitment of its new owners, the town’s Pine Street fire station is receiving a much-needed face-lift and a second lease on life. Last Thursday, building owners Terry and Sandy Swett were putting the finishing touches on the station’s tower, including a golden spire. “What a difference that makes,” […]
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Former Paris fire station gets a fresh look
PARIS — Thanks to the enthusiasm and commitment of its new owners, the Pine Street fire station is receiving a much-needed face-lift and a second lease on life. On May 23, building owners Terry and Sandy Swett put the finishing touches on the station’s tower, including a golden spire. “What a difference that makes, it […]