PARIS — Budget cuts and a call by Gov. Paul LePage to increase the work skills of Maine laborers will mean a change in services and relocation of the Western Maine Community Action satellite CareerCenters in Paris and Rumford by Sept. 1. “The connection is still going to be there. We have not closed the […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Timothy R. Hatstat, 26, of Norway, July 19, probation violation, Maine Probation and Parole. * Mason L. Shane, 23, of West Paris, July 19, burglary and probation violation, Maine State Police. * William J. Carroll Jr., 39, of Waterford, July 20, failure to appear, […]
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Paris vote on police merger set for Aug. 13
PARIS — The town will hold a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 13, to see if residents will vote for a temporary merger of the Norway and Paris police departments. Norway has already approved the merger. If Paris voters approve it, the police departments will begin a yearlong temporary merger while a transition committee works […]
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Parish Thrift summer hours JAY — Parish Thrift Shop, Bartlett Memorial United Methodist Church, will hold summer hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The shop offers lightly used clothes, household items, dishes, books, toys, baby clothes and some furniture. Parking is available. Shelter offers spay special FARMINGTON — Thursday, Aug. 2 is […]
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Public hearing on police merger Monday in Paris
PARIS — The town will hold a public hearing on the inter-local police merger agreement before Monday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen. At the July 9 meeting, selectmen approved a draft agreement for a trial merger between the Paris and Norway police departments. Paris originally was set to vote on the merger at the […]
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Colby College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2011-12 year. Kristen J. Erickson, a member of the Class of 2012, is the daughter of David and Jane Erickson of Auburn, and attended Edward Little High School. Allison M. Nolan, […]
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UMaine-Machias announces dean’s list students
MACHIAS — The following local residents were among more than 300 students from the University of Maine at Machias who were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. Lisbon Falls: Brianna Woods. Livermore: Randall Berry, Darlene Rollins. Mechanic Falls: Brenda Parent. Poland: Deven Pendexter. Turner: Nichole White-Matson. Gray: Katelynn Hartt. New Gloucester: […]
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Potluck picnic July 24 HEBRON — All members and friends of the Hebron Historical Society are invited to its annual potluck picnic on Tuesday, July 24, starting at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Society’s new home at 358 Paris Road. Those attending are urged to bring a dish and lawn chairs. […]
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Wessels elected to Paris board, 163-162
PARIS — Robert Wessels is the newest selectman, beating opponent James Hakala by a single vote. According to Town Clerk Elizabeth Knox, the tally was 163 to 162, with a single write-in vote for Buddy Coffren. Knox said they counted the totals twice to be sure, and allowed the public to inspect the ballots afterward. […]