WATERVILLE — Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2011-12 year. Samantha J. Jones, a member of the Class of 2015, is the daughter of Kirk Jones and Kathy Saarinen of Buckfield, and attended Buckfield Junior Senior High School. Charlie […]
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Norway arsonist to serve 15 years
PARIS — A man who admitted setting fire to a boarding house last year will serve 15 years for the crime. Todd Fickett, 19, was sentenced to 20 years with all but 15 suspended, plus four years of probation with counseling. He pleaded guilty to the arson on March 13. The boarding house, a 2 […]
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Retired educators held meeting
PARIS — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired (OCEA-R) held their April 27 meeting at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, where the students in the culinary arts program served a great meal before the after-dinner program. June Spear spoke about the life and work of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. She made his life story very interesting […]
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Bean, ham supper NORWAY — A traditional Western Maine Bean and Ham Supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. All are invited. Take out meals, as well as quarts and pints of beans will be available. The cost will be $7 for […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Anthony W. Edwards Jr., 19, of Norway, May 21, domestic violence assault, Norway Police Department. * Jason M. Brown, 34, of Waterford, May 22, violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Jonathon D. Every, 20, of Rumford, May 23, violation […]
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Paris board may fire town manager
PARIS — Within 24 hours of his return to work after burying his wife, Paris Town Manager Phil Tarr says he was paid a visit by Board of Selectmen Chairman Bob Kirchherr and Vice Chairwoman Jean Smart who told him he might be out of a job. “I was informed by Chairman Kirchherr that, ‘The […]
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Raymond Farr is veteran of the month
Farr was born on June 7, 1923. He grew up in West Paris and graduated high school in 1942. After high school he tried to enlist in the service but was not allowed to join, so he worked in the Navy yard in Portsmouth, N.H. He had his own crew and also worked on submarines. […]
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Memorial Day celebration planned at the Maine Veterans’ Home
PARIS — The annual Memorial Day celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at the Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St. “This is a very important celebration to remember the many soldiers who we have lost, and to honor the many veterans we have residing in this facility and in our community,” […]