PARIS — Three deputies have been promoted at the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, after the retirement last week of Chief Deputy Dane Tripp. Capt. Hart Daley was promoted to chief deputy. Lt. Christopher Wainwright will take Daley’s position as captain. Cpl. Brian Landis was named lieutenant. Daley said Sheriff Wayne Gallant discussed the promotion with […]
Paris Maine
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Paris to draft fireworks ordinance
PARIS — Selectmen voted Monday night to direct the Policy and Procedure Committee to draft a fireworks ordinance, but disagreed on what the ordinance would cover. Chairman Sam Elliot said he wanted to see a single-line ordinance barring fireworks use on dry days, when the risk of a wildfire starting is high. “How about a […]
advertisement
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Paris police investigating stolen vehicle found burning in Hebron
HEBRON — Police in Paris are looking to the public for help in tracking down the final hours of a stolen car discovered engulfed in flames on Route 119 early Saturday morning. Paris police Chief David Verrier said the 2002 Ford Escape was reported stolen about 1 a.m. Saturday by owner Nicholas Stanley from his […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Paris board to discuss fireworks, Road Committee
PARIS — Selectmen will return to discussing the Road Committee and a fireworks ordinance at Monday’s meeting. The board is set to discuss fireworks rules for the town to add to a proposed fireworks ordinance. At a meeting in July, police Chief David Verrier reported that his department had received 30 fireworks complaints since May. […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
New cafeteria floor to greet Paris Elementary students
PARIS — Students at the Paris Elementary School will be eating their lunches in a cafeteria with a brand new floor. And instead of carpet, it will be tile. Just a few days before school began for the new school year on Monday, installers were rushing through the weekend to install tile to the cafeteria […]
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Roland W. Young, 20, of Norway, Aug. 22, terrorizing and violation of bail condition, Norway Police Department. * Troy J. Blanchard, 23, of Mexico, Aug. 23, probation violation, Maine Probation and Parole. * Paul L. Esty, 49, of Paris, Aug. 23, domestic violence assault, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Hamlin Library receives book grant
PARIS — The Hamlin Library received 77 new children’s books through a grant sponsored by The Libri Foundation. The library raised $350 from local sponsors, including Walmart, Goodwin’s Insurance and personal donations that allowed Hamlin to receive $1400 worth of books from the foundation. The grant funded a great new collection of nonfiction, picture books […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
RIF Read-a-thon was again a success
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Reading is Fundamental Programs celebrated another successful read-a-thon for SAD 17 students in grades K-6 by raising more than $13,000. An ice cream social was held to recognize this year’s outstanding read-a-thon participants. One hundred eight students were invited for either raising $50 or more or being a top-place reader […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Towns pay taxes ahead of schedule, easing Oxford County budget crunch
PARIS — The county has enough tax money for now, thanks to several towns paying their county taxes early in the past week. In early August, county Treasurer Roy Gedat sent letters to towns to see if they could pay before the Sept. 1 due date, to help the county catch up without having to […]