PARIS — Selectmen are set to vote Friday on whether to appoint Lt. Michael Dailey as acting police chief, Selectman Ryan Lorrain said Thursday night. “That’s the person that is of interest,” he said. Dailey said he’s aware of the vote. “I’ve expressed interest to them. I think it’ll be decided tomorrow,” he said Thursday. […]
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Oxford Hills woman who defrauded MaineCare released to supervised confinement
NORWAY — A former Harrison woman sentenced to three and a half years in prison in May 2011 for defrauding the MaineCare program of millions of dollars was released last month into “supervised community confinement.” Dawn Solomon, 44, reportedly is living in Norway. Charged in 2010 with theft by deception, she pleaded guilty to defrauding […]
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Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop plans move
NORWAY — The board of Alpha & Omega Ministries Inc., a nonprofit, interdenominational ministry, recently signed a lease on a piece of property with option to buy. The property has a large two-bay garage needing major alterations before it is usable. The new property is five miles north on Route 26 from its current location […]
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Blood drive Nov. 30 BUCKFIELD — A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Masonic Lodge, 5 High St. Festival of Lights is Dec. 1 BRIDGTON — The Festival of Lights will take place Saturday, Dec. 1, at Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. A candlelight […]
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Oxford County has four ‘big trees’ named state winners
NORWAY — Oxford County has a treasure trove of record-breaking large trees, including a 143-foot eastern white pine in the town’s historic Ordway Grove. Several Ordway Grove trees were nominated as part of an annual contest by the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District held to find the largest trees in Oxford County. A […]
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Historical Society Christmas supper PARIS — The November and December meetings of the Paris Cape Historical Society will be combined on Thursday, Dec. 6, in a Christmas supper party. Members and friends are invited to the home of Cynthia Immonen, 43 Mountain View Drive, South Paris, for a supper meeting at 5 p.m. followed by […]
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Paris selectmen confirm highway director’s use of truck
PARIS — The highway foreman is allowed to take a town truck to his home in Bridgton during the winter so he can respond more quickly to situations, selectmen said Monday. Highway Foreman Daniel Nowell was told he could bring the truck to his home when he was first hired in January 2011. He can […]
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USM program on street dust PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Cornerstones of Science announce the final installment of the Fall 2012 Science Cafes in the Atrium series held at Portland Public Library, Monument Square, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Professor of chemistry Lucille Benedict will discuss “Street Dust’s Dirty […]
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USS Arizona artifact presented to Paris veterans’ home
PARIS — A piece of World War II history will be unveiled at a public ceremony on Dec. 7, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, at the Maine Veterans’ Home. Part of the battleship USS Arizona has been acquired through the assistance of U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe’s office. The Arizona was sunk by Japanese bombers during […]