PARIS — Mr. Troy Eastman, principal of Oxford Hills Middle School, has announced the honor roll for the second quarter. Eighth grade High honors: Benjamin Andrews, Alexandria Asselin, Taye Brown, Jayden Colby, Emma Files, Andrew Fleming, Todd Gustaitis, Sydney Jackson, Jake Redgate, Carina Sclafani, Kimberly Smith, Tyler Wallace and Melinda White. Honors: Isian Alexander, Chelsea […]
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Advertiser Democrat wins prestigious award in journalism
NEW YORK — The Advertiser Democrat has earned one of journalism’s top honors, the prestigious George Polk Award for Local Reporting. Other Polk recipients include The New York Times, The New Yorker and The Wall Street Journal. The award recognizes Editor A.M. Sheehan and Assistant Editor Matt Hongoltz-Hetling for their in-depth report on the shocking […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS – The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County jail: John Henry Aube, 44, Norway, arrested by Norway police at 10:30 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of drugs, violation of bail condition and failure to pay fines. Bryan N. Driscoll, 19, of Bridgton, arrested in Bethel by Oxford County Sheriff’s Department […]
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Game Association holding derby on Feb. 25 and 26
NORWAY — The Norway-Paris Fish & Game Association will host the annual fishing derby on Feb. 25 and 26. The derby is open to fish from all area lakes. The fish must be registered and weighed at the Little Red School House on Norway Lake, Route 118, from sunrise to sunset. Prizes will be given […]
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Paris 10-year road plan ready for action
PARIS — After months of work, the town has a 10-year plan for road repair that doesn’t require borrowing money. Town Manager Phil Tarr has completed a plan using data compiled by the Highway Department and software from the state. The plan lays a road map for repairs into 2022, with about $500,000 in repair […]
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Paris selectman faces second OUI charge
PORTLAND — Ryan Lorrain, the youngest selectman in Paris and treasurer for the Oxford County Republican Committee, was arrested last week by the Portland Police Department on a charge of operating under the influence — his second OUI arrest in the past three years. Lorrain, 24, is also the sergeant-at-arms for the Maine House of […]
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‘Better angels’ PARIS — The Sunday, Feb. 19, worship service at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street will be led by Silver Moore-Leamon. The title of the 10 a.m. service is “Our Better Angels.” Music is under the direction of Joyce Franklin and Sunday School is under the direction of Renee Wales. Coffee and […]
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Lenten Luncheon Series planned for upcoming Thursdays
PARIS — Every Thursday starting Feb. 23 through March 29, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Woman’s Club will host the Oxford Hills Clergy Association’s Lenten Luncheon Series. The lunch features a wide variety of salads, sandwiches and homemade soups. Each lunch begins promptly at noon and features a short sermon delivered […]
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Paris briefs: Board gives conditional OK for ATV crossing
PARIS — The following items were discussed at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Board of Selectmen: ATV crossing The X-Tra Mile ATV Club is applying to the state for a new crossing over Route 26 near Phillips Road, south of its current crossing. To begin the process, the club needs a letter from the […]