PARIS — The Budget Committee is struggling with recommending a police budget without wading into the controversy over keeping the Police Department or contracting the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. At its meeting Wednesday, members said it was important that their recommendation not indicate which way they were leaning. Chairman Vic Hodgkins recommended that a statement […]
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Paris firefighters rescue stranded dog from Halls Pond
PARIS — Firefighters put their recent training in cold water rescue to use on Wednesday, to reach Luna, a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees, stranded on an island in Halls Pond. About 15 emergency personnel from Paris, Norway, Oxford and PACE ambulance responded to the call about noon on Halls Pond Road. Two rescuers clad in waterproof […]
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Paris to contract temporary police chief
PARIS — The town will contract a part-time police chief while searching for a full-time replacement for interim Chief Michael Dailey. Dailey’s last day is April 26. Town Manager Amy Bernard said Monday that she has sent requests for proposals and expects at least three to come in this week. Whoever is hired will work […]
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OHCHS Respect Team to hold annual Wellness Day
PARIS – Two Maine-based motivational speakers will be guest speakers at the 2013 Respect Team’s Wellness Day. The event is being held from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Lesa Densmore, a native of Gardiner and a University of Maine graduate, and Matthew Tardy, Buckfield native, will be […]
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Home names Andrews as veteran of the month
PARIS — The current veteran of the month at Maine Veterans Home is Herbert W. Andrews. He was born in Portland and grew up in Norway. He graduated from high school in 1949 and then went to college in Boston and graduated from Bryant & Stratton College in 1952. Andrews joined the Navy on June […]
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Plant sale includes native plants, evergreens
PARIS — Each year the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District offers a Native Conservation Plant Sale of ferns, groundcovers, perennials, shrubs, trees and vines. New to the sale this year are native grasses and edible plants. More than 100 varieties of plants are being offered, including the following. Flowering plants: rue anemone, beardtongue, […]
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Meatloaf supper is April 19 NORWAY — Second Congregational Church will host its free supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 19. On the menu is meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls and desserts by Bruce. This month marks the second anniversary of free suppers held at the church. Started by Deb Ladner and Bruce […]