PARIS — Christmas is coming to the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead on Main Street. Special events are planned including a decorating workday, wreath-making classes, a party and an open house. On Friday, Nov. 30, volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. to decorate the inside and outside of the house and barn. Participants will have a […]
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Former square dance caller to make special appearance
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris has announced that John Thompson, their former club caller and recipient of the Yankee Clipper Award along with his wife, Judy, at the New England Square & Round Dance Convention in 2012, will call the group’s December annual Teddy Bear Dance at the Oxford […]
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Military note – George Turner
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman George E. Turner graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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Collaborate offers ski program for students
OXFORD — Working together for the benefit of area elementary school children, a nonprofit, a local business, a family and numerous volunteers are partnering with SAD 17 to provide a six-week after school Nordic ski program for schools in the district. Programs will be offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 8 through Feb. 14 […]
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Paris police chief, lieutenant resign
PARIS — Police Chief David Verrier and Lt. Michael Dailey have resigned to take positions with the Maine Correctional Center and Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, respectively. Verrier submitted his resignation Friday, effective Nov. 30. Dailey resigned three days earlier, Nov. 13, and his last day is Nov 27. Verrier, 47, said Tuesday that with his […]
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Winslow man found not guilty of sexual assault
PARIS — A jury found a Winslow man not guilty of gross sexual assault Tuesday in Oxford County Superior Court. Peter P. Cayouette, 37, was accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in July 2011. On Monday and Tuesday, the girl and her friends and family members testified against Cayouette. After more than an hour […]
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Verrier steps down as Paris Police Chief
PARIS — Police Chief David Verrier and Lt. Michael Dailey have tendered their resignations effective next week. In a surprise move, the Paris Board of Selectmen and acting Town Manager Liz Knox were notified Monday that Verrier will leave Nov. 30 for a new position with the Maine Correctional Facility in Windham as an investigator. […]
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Food pantry open Tuesday WEST PARIS — The food pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesday of each month. Food pantry is open Friday OTISFIELD — The Food Pantry will be open from […]
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Public invited to reception for new Paris town manager
PARIS — A reception for new Town Manager Amy Bernard will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the town office. Sam Eliot, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, said everyone is welcome come meet Bernard, who will begin part time in Paris on Dec. 3. She will become full time […]
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Refrigerator donation helps youth baseball
The Norway-Paris Fish and Game helped the Paris Youth Baseball League during the 11 years and younger tournament that was held recently. By working the Snack Shack over that weekend, club members became aware that one of the refrigerators needed replacing. NPF&G President Fern Bosse spoke with Agren Appliance and Television’s Norway manger Garry Marston […]