OXFORD — The annual manufactured home show set to begin Friday will feature a slightly scaled back list of participants this year. “They’re just as enthusiastic as ever,” said John Williams, executive director of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce, of the show that runs 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. […]
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Paris briefs: Police merger moving forward
PARIS — An attorney who works for Norway and Paris is looking into the feasibility of merging the town’s police departments, an idea Paris Chief David Verrier and Norway Chief Robert Federico first proposed last month. Geoffrey Hole is looking over the departments’ insurance policies, a process simplified by both agencies using Trident Insurance. The […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Gregg J. Gibbons, 25, of Mexico, April 20, failure to appear for theft charge and violation of bail condition, $800 cash bail, Mexico Police Department. * Richard J. Hayes, 60, of Woodstock, April 20, criminal threatening, criminal trespass and indecent conduct, Oxford […]
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Paris selectman West resigns
PARIS — Selectman Kenneth West announced his resignation Monday night, saying he would be unable to attend future meetings. The board accepted the resignation with regret, 4-0. “Emphasis on the regret,” Selectman Ted Kurtz said. Selectman Jean Smart said West would be missed. She praised him for making difficult decisions. “More than one time, you […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jacob P. Daigneault, 22, of Rumford, April 19, failure to appear for violation of bail condition, $200 cash bail, Rumford Police Department. * Robert S. Hargis, 21, of Brownfield, April 19, failure to pay fines for theft and violation of bail condition, […]
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Wild West passport dinner WILTON — Wilson Grange will hold the final Passport Dinner of the season, with the theme Wild Wild West, at 6 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Wilson Grange in East Wilton. The dinner will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about Native Americans through drum and dance. The group will welcome […]
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Paris selectmen consider ‘business friendly’ status
PARIS — Selectmen will consider whether to pursue Gov. Paul LePage’s Certified Business Friendly Community program. The Department of Economic and Community Development “certifies” Maine communities as business friendly, earning them an “open for business” sign from the state and recognition by LePage. Board members also will consider setting a workshop to discuss a fireworks […]
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H.S. Lacrosse: Cony boys edge Oxford Hills
PARIS — Despite a sizable difference in penalties and shots, Oxford Hills stayed close with Cony through the first half and into the second, twice rallying from one goal down to knot the score. Eventually, the Rams had enough. Sam Hopkins set up Brendan Surette and Jon Saban for goals 10 seconds apart late in […]
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Paris Public Library adds to collection
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following novels to its collection. For more information, or to reserve a title, call the library at 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. Home delivery is available. The library’s Web page, www.paris.lib.me.us, also lists new arrivals. Lara Adrian, “Darker After Midnight;” Kate Alcott, “The Dressmaker;” Cristina Alger, “The Darlings;” […]
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Circus Ole defends animals
Circus Ole is a grass root effort to raise awareness about the mistreatment of circus animals in traditional circuses. Donations were taken to help In Defense of Animals, a nonprofit group that helps build sanctuaries for injured and retired circus animals. “Donations were low this year but as I assess what worked and what didn’t, […]