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Parish Thrift Shop open for summer JAY — Parish Thrift Shop, Bartlett Memorial United Methodist Church, North Jay, is open for the summer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Available items include lightly used clothes, household items, dishes, books, toys, baby clothes and some furniture. Good parking. Mexico High Class of 1964 MEXICO — […]

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B. Moorehead: Needed for balance

As governor, independent Angus King established a record of moderation and civility that led to a high degree of cooperation between parties for two terms. The result was some very productive years in Maine politics. He orchestrated the political balance needed to go forward. He was rewarded with the overwhelming support of the Maine electorate. […]

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Stephens High Class of 1950 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1950 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, at The River Valley Grill. Region 9 summer school schedule RUMFORD — Region 9 Adult Education has announced their summer school schedule. Classes will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. […]

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Oxford County arrest log

PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jeffrey A. Brown, 33, of Dixfield, July 2, operating after suspension, theft and violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Lorrie-Ann Doherty, 35, of Rumford, July 2, disorderly conduct and failure to submit to arrest or detention, Rumford Police Department. * Amber […]

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Paris medical call not carbon monoxide poisoning

PARIS — Reports of similar illnesses at a 480 Oxford St. apartment had emergency officials worried about carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday. Paris police Lt. Mike Dailey said emergency personnel responded to complaints of illness at the apartment just after 7 p.m. Wednesday. “When they got there, they learned that there was someone else in the […]

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Funnyman Miclon will bring spoof to Celebration Barn

PARIS — On Saturday, July 14,  Celebration Barn Theater will present Michael Miclon’s “The Early Evening Show,” a late-night, talk-show spoof of TV outside the box. The show’s wild improvisations, surprise guests and audience interactions have made it the longest running variety show in Maine. “The Early Evening Show” has been called “must see reality” […]

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Life Line Screening planned PARIS — Residents living in and around the South Paris community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. South Paris Baptist Church will host Life Line Screening on Thursday, July 12, at 1 Park St. Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient. Screenings […]

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Event to mark Fourth of July CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A July 4th celebration will take place starting at noon in the town park. First breakfast will be on July 4 WATERFORD — Wednesday, July 4 marks the first of four Waterford Summer Breakfasts at the Wilkins Community House at the foot of Plummer Hill Road […]

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Scouts attend Merit Badge College

AUBURN — Dozens of Boy Scouts attended “Merit Badge College” in April and May. They met once a week to work on two merit badges that they chose from 12 subjects such as music, public speaking and citizenship in the community. The scouts came from troops in Auburn, Bethel, Lewiston, Lisbon, Rumford, Sabattus, South Paris […]