Mass announced for All Saints Day BETHEL — A Mass in honor of All Saints Day will be celebrated at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Planned giving to be explained BETHEL —The Mahoosuc Land Trust will hold a planned giving program at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Michael J. Wolf, 35, of Mexico, Oct. 29, domestic violence assault with prior offense, Mexico Police Department. * Willow Ochtera, 34, of Bethel, Oct. 30, operating under the influence, Maine State Police.
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Oxford Hills officials, residents brace for winds
PARIS — As Hurricane Sandy approached the coast of New Jersey on Monday, officials in Oxford County were taking a wait-and-see approach to the storm’s effect. Power outages began to spread across Oxford County even before the hurricane made landfall hundreds of miles away. Central Maine Power Co. reported that nearly everyone in Albany Township […]
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Political signs run afoul of Paris ordinance
PARIS — As the campaign season has ramped up, the signs for candidates and issues have grown more dense, covering yards, parks and islands. In Paris, though, signs aren’t welcome in some places. The town’s sign ordinance, which voters passed in 2011, bars signs in Moore Park, Billings Dam Park and on traffic islands, unless […]
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Rumford Grange Halloween party RUMFORD — Rumford Grange 115 will host a Halloween party for area children from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Grange Hall. Treats, drinks and prizes will be available. Dinner, auctions on Nov. 2 RUMFORD — A dinner and “An Evening of Auctions” will be held at 6 […]
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Fraud uncovered in Norway-Paris General Assistance program
PARIS — Two cases of general assistance fraud and three attempted frauds have been uncovered in Norway and Paris since the towns began sharing a General Assistance administrator in June, an official said. According to Shannon Moxcey, the Community Concepts employee overseeing Norway and Paris General Assistance, two people have been caught receiving benefits from […]
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Paris business’ $1M expansion may add 20 jobs
PARIS — A local company is contemplating a $1 million expansion in town, according to Town Clerk Elizabeth Knox. During Monday’s selectboard meeting, Knox told selectmen the expansion could add up to 20 new jobs to the area. The company did not want to release its name until after it had met with the selectmen […]
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Girl Scout bean supper PARIS — Girl Scout Troop 554 will hold a bean supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the VFW Hall. The menu includes beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, corn bread and dessert. The cost for adults is $5. Children 10 and under are $3. Proceeds will be used […]
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Paris fire chief wants to inspect apartments for safety
PARIS — Fire Chief Brad Frost plans to begin inspecting apartments in town for safety violations. He said the inspections of Section 8 housing last year prompted him to think further about the conditions of local rental units. “If everyone’s happy about Section 8 being cleaned up,” Frost said, “then why shouldn’t we clean up some […]