PARIS — The students who brought the six-course authentic French dinner this fall are now planning to bring to Oxford Hills an exotic Moroccan/Tunisian/Algerian dinner with belly dancing following. The dinner, a multi-course affair, will feature the delicious cuisine of the Maghreb, North Africa, which has been influenced by many cultures – Arab, Mediterranean, Bedouin, […]
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‘Give Thanks In All Things’ PARIS — “Give Thanks In All Things” is the title of Anita White’s sermon at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street for the Sunday, Nov. 18, worship service. Music for the 10 a.m. service is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the direction of […]
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Fire destroys Paris garage, contents, 20 cords of wood
PARIS — A stubborn fire destroyed a garage, its contents and 20 cords of wood early Wednesday afternoon at a Brett Hill home, Paris fire Chief Brad Frost said at the scene. There were no injuries. Frost said that at about 12:15 p.m., firefighters from Paris, Norway and Oxford were sent to a garage fire […]
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Paris town manager gets two-year contract
PARIS — Newly appointed Town Manager Amy Bernard said Wednesday that she is looking forward to her responsibilities. “New town, new challenges,” the 33-year-old Rumford resident said in a telephone interview from her town manager’s office in Wayne on Wednesday afternoon. The Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Bernard at its meeting Tuesday night. She and […]
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Bethel developer waives jury trial in disorderly conduct case
PARIS — A Bethel land developer charged in connection with a verbal altercation outside the Town Office waived a jury trial in Oxford County Superior Court on Wednesday morning and will have a bench trial before a judge scheduled. Rick Savage Sr., of Intervale Road, was arrested this past May outside the Bethel Town Office […]
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Legally blind Rumford man pleads guilty to stealing $11,000 of neighbor’s belongings
PARIS — A Rumford man who pleaded guilty to stealing items valued at $11,000 from his neighbor’s house in May will get no jail time. Charles E. Hamilton, 47, of 26 Rangeley Place, was given a two-year deferred disposition in Oxford County Superior Court on Wednesday. That means he has to make restitution of $1,200 […]
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Winners of the 2012 Moore Park Art Show announced
PARIS – The 2012 Moore Park Art Show in July featured more than 35 artists of all kinds, live entertainment, fine fare and beautiful arts and crafts. Nine ribbons were awarded to artists as well as purchase awards. The following were awarded: Painting: Best of Show was awarded to Ron Hamilton of Oxford. Second went […]
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First Aid, CPR offered OXFORD — An American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Class will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Oxford Public Safety Building. On completion of the one-day class participants will receive a certificate that is good for two years. This course is accepted for day/child care […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Wesley J. Coffin, 40, of Lewiston, on charges of operating under the influence of intoxicants and violation of bail conditions, 10:05 p.m. Nov. 9 on Route 26 in West Paris by Maine State Police. Donald V. Ingerson, 18, of Rumford, on charges of […]
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Paris hires Wayne town manager
PARIS – The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday appointed Amy Bernard, town manager of Wayne, to be the next manager for Paris. The unanimous decision was made at Tuesday night’s meeting, and the contract was signed. “She stood apart from the others,” Selectman Sam Elliot said. Bernard will begin part-time on Dec. 3 and become […]