PARIS — A Paris man charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend by burning down her grandparents’ Norway home tried to use a friend’s saliva to “outsmart” a DNA test, according to testimony Monday in Oxford County Superior Court. Andrew J. Freeman, 22, faces two charges of aggravated attempted murder, arson and burglary for a […]
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Paris selectmen to sign separation agreement with Tarr
PARIS — Selectmen are set to make the final vote on the separation agreement between the town and former Town Manager Phil Tarr. Tarr has been gone since Sept. 14, with Town Clerk Elizabeth Knox filling in as interim town manager while the board works to hire Tarr’s replacement. Board of Selectmen Chairman Sam Elliot […]
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Veteran recognition day set for Oct. 14
GREENWOOD — On Oct. 14, the Jackson-Silver American Legion Post 68 will host a Veteran Recognition Day for Oxford County veterans and their families at the Gore Road post. Members will recognize the service of local veterans who served in any war including but not limited to Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. The event will […]
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Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students have been named to the president’s list or dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. President’s list Auburn: Brandy Fulcher, Associate of Science business administration; Cameron Robichaud, Bachelor of Science sport management; Daniel Warner, Bachelor of Arts communication in public relations. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, […]
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Local residents attending Saint Joseph’s College
STANDISH — The following students have enrolled at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine beginning in the fall semester. Develan Abbott of West Paris, a student from Royal Academy, will major in history. Meghan Bradley of Fryeburg, a student from Fryeburg Academy, will major in psychology. Joseph Bryant of Gray, a student from Saint Dominic Regional […]
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University of Southern Maine dean’s list, part-time students
PORTLAND — The following part-time, in-state students have been named to the University of Southern Maine dean’s list for the 2011-12 academic year. Androscoggin County Auburn: Tianna Audet, Joni Bell, Joseph Berry, Deborah Charest, William Claxton, Elyse Conant, Michelle Cyr, Celina Gauthier, Ashley Greene, Abdihamid Hassan, Jennifer Lachance, Constance McVey, Julie Potter, Joseph Robillard, Melissa […]
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University of Southern Maine dean’s list, full-time students
PORTLAND — The following full-time, in-state students have been named to the University of Southern Maine dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. Androscoggin County Auburn: Breanna Cook, Megan Deveau, Taylor Harrison, Katherine Johnson, Kirsten Lamiette, Ashly Medeiros, Taylor Nicholas, Sagal Odowa, Sahra Odowa, Kerri Pawlina, Amber Pugh, Jodi Redmun, Shannon Rivas, Nicole Rush, Kimberly […]
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Three earn full-tuition scholarships to Maine Machine Products
PARIS — Maine Machine Products Company recently awarded full-tuition scholarships to three area high school seniors enrolled in the Precision Machining Technology program at Central Maine Community College. Spencer Belanger, Poland High School; Andrew Stearns, Spruce Mountain High School, Jay; and Jesse Ripley, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, were selected for their demonstrated excellence in […]
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Hamlin Library lists new materials
PARIS — The following new materials have been added to the shelves at the Hamlin Memorial Library. Adult fiction: The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom; The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian; Low Pressure by Sandra Brown; The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen L. Carter; Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon; A Wanted Man by Lee […]
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Sermon topic: ‘First or Last’ PARIS — The worship service leader for the First Universalist Church on Pine Street will be Anita White on Sunday, Sept. 23. The title of White’s sermon for the 10 a.m. service is “First or Last.” Music is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the […]