PARIS — Oxford County 4-H Alumni are invited to participate in the annual 4-H 5K Walk-a-Thon from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5, at Gouin Athletic Field track. The walk-a-thon is a fundraiser to support programs and scholarships to benefit all 4-H county youth. RSVP to the Oxford County Extension Office at 743-6329 or […]
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Conservation District announces photo contest winner
The winning photo may look familiar to those who travel between Paris Hill and Buckfield via Mt. Mica Road. The barn is situated on a knoll overlooking scenic fields with rock walls, hills and mountains in the background. Rawding is first and foremost a musician but she has become more interested in art and photography […]
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Retired drug agent warns students about addiction
PARIS — Retired Maine Drug Enforcement Agency supervisor Gerry Baril told Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students Wednesday morning that the direction of their lives will be determined by the choices they make. “Addiction is a disease but it can be overcome. The choice is yours to make. The more you know the better choice […]
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Gallery exhibit opening tonight BETHEL — Gould Academy will host the work of Niccole Ugay at the Owen Art Gallery this spring. The show, called “Reflections of the Dreamt Self,” will open Thursday, April 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ugay hails from Fullerton, Calif. She is the senior textile and graphic designer at Kellwood, […]
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Lacey Landry receives Principal’s Award
PARIS — Lacey Landry of Oxford, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, has been selected to receive the 2012 Principal’s Award, Principal Theodore Moccia announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout her years at Oxford Hills […]
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Snowmobile meeting, supper ANDOVER — Snow Valley Sno-Goers snowmobile club will hold its annual meeting and potluck supper on Saturday, April 7. The supper will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the annual meeting and election of officers at 7 at the clubhouse, off Route 5. All members and interested people are […]
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Fireworks store coming to Paris
PARIS — While selectmen look into creating an ordinance regulating the sale and use of fireworks in town, the area’s first fireworks store will likely be up and running by Memorial Day. Catherine Richards of Oxford is securing state permits to open her business, Havoc Fireworks, on Route 26 near Doe’s gas station. The Planning […]
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Norway, Paris discuss merging police departments
PARIS — The chiefs of the Paris and Norway police departments want to merge, with Norway Chief Robert Federico leading the two-town force and Paris Chief David Verrier working below him. At a meeting before both towns’ boards of selectmen Monday night, Verrier and Federico proposed a one-year trial period, starting in July, wherein the […]
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REACH will present ‘Vagina Monologues’
PARIS — The Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services (REACH) will present “The Vagina Monologues” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The award-winning play by Eve Ensler, founder of V-Day, a worldwide movement supporting anti-violence organizations, will also be staged at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Denmark Art […]
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Week’s events announced by church
PARIS — Holy Week services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 34 Buckfield Road, are announced. All are invited to attend. April 1, Palm Sunday: service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school children will help distribute the palms. April 5, Maundy Thursday: potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by a brief service. Sign-up sheets for hot dishes and […]