PARIS — Crepes will be prepared to order at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, as part of the French movie series offered by Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students studying French. Anne Smith, head of the school’s language department, will give a demonstration on crepe-making next to the school cafeteria. Afterward, audience members may enjoy a warm crepe with a […]
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Works of fiction added to Paris library
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following novels to its collection during July: Donna Andrews, “Some Like it Hawk;” Kelley Armstrong, “Thirteen;” Keri Arthur, “Beneath a Rising Moon;” Chris Bohjalian, “The Sandcastle Girls;” Wanda Brunstetter, “The Struggle;” Carol Rifka Brunt, “Tell the Wolves I’m Home;” James Lee Burke, “Creole Belle;” Meg Cabot, “Size […]
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Land-use committee proposes preservation commission for Paris Hill
PARIS — At the first public hearing of the Paris Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday, the panel discussed plans to set zoning in town, beginning with Paris Hill. More than a dozen Paris Hill residents attended. They agreed that the neighborhood, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, should have some standards […]
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‘Beyond Words’: Mime Bill Bowers will bring his solo show of small town America to Celebration Barn
PARIS — New York mime Bill Bowers takes audiences on a funny and poignant journey through mime, music and monologues. On Saturday, Aug. 25, he will bring his acclaimed solo show, “Beyond Words,” with spoken and silent stories of small town America, to Celebration Barn. One of the most famous mimes in America today, Bowers’ eloquent […]
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Chief deputy retiring after 32 years in law enforcement
PARIS — A well-known face in law enforcement is stepping down in two weeks. Chief Deputy Darrell “Dane” Tripp, a 20-year veteran of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office and a 32-year veteran in law enforcement is retiring. “I’ve got mixed feelings,” said Tripp, 67. “I’ve been in this uniform for so many years. It’s just […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Keisha L. Davis, 22, of Dixfield, Aug. 7, failure to appear and failure to pay fines, Dixfield Police Department. * Nicholas D. Morin, 33, of Monmouth, Aug. 7, failure to appear, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michael B. Murphy, 60, of Norway, Aug. 7, […]
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Paris man charged with exploitation of a minor
PARIS — A Paris man is accused of sexual exploitation of a child under 12 years old. David McCaul, 18, of 768 Park St., was arrested last Friday by Sgt. Hartley Mowatt of the Paris Police Department. According to court documents, the incident is alleged to have occurred on Aug. 3. McCaul was arrested before […]
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B. Warrington: The way to prosperity
I have nothing against wealthy people. In fact, I have wealthy relatives. But in talking with them, it is clear they have no conception of what it is like to live paycheck to paycheck, to have to struggle to get by. Unfortunately, many politicians who are supposed to represent everyone often suffer from the same […]
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Exotic and comic: Handcrafted puppets will take center stage at Celebration Barn
Figures of Speech Theatre’s puppets in “Jester Kings of Java” Ian Bannon of Figures of Speech Theatre is the puppeteer for the one-man show, “Jester Kings of Java,” to be presented Saturday, Aug. 18, at Celebration Barn in Paris. PARIS — Handcrafted puppets made from gilded water buffalo hide will portray heroes, villains and lovers […]