NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Devin P. Robbins of Monmouth recently graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences/criminal justice. Robbins was on the dean’s list all four years he attended Norwich, and graduated magna cum laude. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Robbins […]
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Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School honor roll
PARIS — The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. High honors Grade nine: Mary Bryce, Jared Eastman, Lauren Emery, Eva Gabrielsen, Malik Geiger, Monica Harthorne, Cameron Letourneau, Hannah Mathieu, Jade Morin, Savanna Morin, Abigail Nolan, Sara Norris and Devon Willard. Grade 10: Olivia Bell, Evangeline […]
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Maine Machine Products lays off workers
PARIS — Maine Machine Products has laid off 8 percent of its workforce bringing the number of employees down from 138 in 2010 to 125 today. CEO David MacMahon said Tuesday that about a dozen workers were laid off earlier this month and another five workers were laid off in the spring. The move was […]
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Dozens turn out for Tripp’s retirement lunch
PARIS — Six years ago, when Sheriff Wayne Gallant was sworn into office, he gave Dane Tripp a gift — a chief deputy’s badge. On Tuesday, in front of the dozens of deputies, police officers, friends, family, county employees, commissioners and other well-wishers, Gallant gave Tripp another badge so he could identify himself as a […]
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Children’s consignment shop hopes to help parents
PARIS — Nikki Ring knows how fast children outgrow clothing. Her 14-month-old daughter, Olivia, has outgrown plenty, moving through half-a-dozen clothing sizes already. “There were some outfits she only wore once,” Ring recalled. Often “she only gets a couple wears out of a onesie, then it’s done.” Some were never worn at all, leaving her […]
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CMCC gives Courage to Grow award
PARIS — During the past 10 years Central Maine Community College has offered the Courage to Grow award to very few select candidates. The award recognizes adult education students who have accomplished their educational goals while facing difficult situations. While most students would give up, recipients have shown courage and determination to complete their secondary […]
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Bethel Seniors trip, meeting BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Bethel Legion Hall, Vernon Street. The menu is beef stew and biscuits. The price is $10. Reservations must be made by Sept. 1 by calling Caroline at 824-3226 or Arlene at 824-2877. The trip […]
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Tie vote does not a decision make
A tie vote does not a decision make On Monday, after years of discussion and a tremendous amount of negotiation, Paris citizens voted on a plan to merge their police department with the department in neighboring Norway. The vote? Firmly tied at 41-41. The result was so surprising, voters actually gasped aloud when Moderator Vern […]
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Public skates start Sunday BRIDGTON — Public skating at the Bridgton Ice Arena will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays in August beginning Aug. 19. Adults $4, students $3, children under 6 $2, seniors 62 and older $2, stick ‘n puck $5, rentals $4. Conflicts arise on occasion; call to confirm. […]