Enrollment begins PARIS — USDA Maine Farm Service Agency (FSA) Oxford County Executive Director Marcia Hall reminds producers enrollment for Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program or the traditional Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) began Jan. 23 and runs through June 1. “Farmers in Oxford County who are interested in enrolling in these programs need […]
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McLaughlin Garden holding winter lectures
PARIS — McLaughlin Garden has announced its upcoming winter lecture series. Plan on attending one or all of the Wednesday afternoon talks to brighten up dark winter days and plan for spring. The lectures will be held at 4 p.m. and are free and open to the public. On Feb. 15, Edith Ellis of Sunnyside […]
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Swingin’ Bears to host Valentine’s dance
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris will hold a Valentine’s dance Saturday, Feb. 11, at Oxford Hills Middle School. Caller for the evening will be Darrell Sprague of Rochester, N.H. The dance will be basic for the September class members, mainstream and plus levels. Carol Stewart of Dresden will cue […]
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Texas hold ’em HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will hold a Texas hold’em tournament from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Space is limited to 100 players. The entry fee is $55. Proceeds will be used to provide services to the […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Joshua W. Appleby, 27, of Woodstock, Jan. 30, theft and violation of bail condition, $400 cash bail, Maine State Police. * Shaunna L. Robblee, 29, of Stow, Jan. 30, failure to appear for operating without a license charge, $150 cash bail, Oxford […]
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Brownies thanked for lobbying for Paris park fence
PARIS — Tuesday marked the end of a long civics lesson for a local group of Brownies. The town thanked a local Brownie troop for their work in lobbying for a fence around the playground in Moore Park, a project that earned the girls their Brownie Quest badges. “You did a really good thing,” Board […]
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Norway, Paris discuss cooperation on general assistance, workfare
PARIS — Norway and Paris could cooperate in their General Assistance programs, giving the towns one common application process and bringing Norway’s workfare program to Paris. Selectmen in both towns have yet to discuss the cooperative agreement, but Paris Town Manager Phil Tarr said the idea came from discussions between himself and Norway Town Manager […]
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Texas hold ’em HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will hold a Texas hold ’em tournament from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Space is limited to 100 players. The entry fee is $55. Proceeds will be used to provide services to […]
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University of New Haven dean’s list
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — The following students were named to the dean’s list at the University of New Haven for the fall 2011 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible. Lisbon: Nicole Faherty South Paris: Lindsey Matthews Farmington: Hannah Allen, Emily Deane