LEWISTON — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services is looking for volunteer advocates to respond to its 24-hour crisis and support line and make a difference in the lives of people affected by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, stalking or sexual harassment. Volunteer advocates listen and provide support, information and referrals to people calling for […]
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Bridge Club championship LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners of the quarterly club championship on Dec. 18 at the Lewiston Armory were as follows: first, Sherry Hinckley and Fred Letourneau; second, Luke Merry and Mike Quinn; third, Paul Sherman and Mike True; fourth, Ellie and George Wigton. No games will be played at the Lewiston […]
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New releases at Paris Public Library
PARIS — The Paris Public Library has recently added the following novels to its collection. For information, or to reserve a title, call the library at 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. Home delivery of materials is available. Victoria Alexander, “What Happens at Christmas;” Sherman Alexie, “Blasphemy;” V.C. Andrews, “Daughter of Light;” Jami Attenberg, “The Middlesteins;” Donald […]
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Living Nativity set for Dec. 22 WEST PARIS — A Living Nativity will be held at the West Paris Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m Christmas weekend at First Congre. PARIS — First Congregational Church in South Paris invites the public to share Christmas weekend with them. On Sunday morning, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Daryl D. Fleck, 59, of Lowell, Mass., operating under the influence, Dec. 14, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * John H. Doherty, 40, of Porter, domestic violence criminal threatening, Dec. 15, Maine State Police. * Linda T. Goodman, 54, of Paris, failure to pay fines, […]
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Historical group potluck supper MEXICO — The Rumford and Mexico Historical Society will hold their Christmas potluck supper at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at the Calvin Lyons Room, Mexico Municipal Building. The meal is open to the public. Bring a dish to share and a donation of nonperishable food items. Christian Women United luncheon […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Richard W. Grant Jr., 34, of Oxford, Dec. 13, failure to appear, Oxford Police Department. * Daniel J. Marshall, 27, of Norway, Dec. 13, two counts of failure to pay fines, Norway Police Department. * Nathaniel Rogers, 19, of Waterford, Dec. 13, failure to […]
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Judge agrees to throw out teen driver’s texting-and-driving statements
PARIS — A key piece of state’s evidence against a teenage driver charged with manslaughter won’t be admissible in court. In a decision filed this week, active retired Justice Robert W. Clifford partially granted a motion to suppress statements made by Kristina Lowe, 19, of West Paris, to Maine State Police while she was in […]