PARIS — When Paris resident Paul Thornfeldt went to the post office last week to check his postal box, something caused him to do a double-take. “There’s a piece of paper on the bulletin board that says that they’re closing the location,” said Thornfeldt. “It’s just a tiny notice that they put up on December […]
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Conservation easement to protect historic farm
PARIS — The Parsons Farm Conservation Easement has been completed. Five years in the crafting, blending the desires and needs of three siblings, one cousin and their spouses, the easement will protect 230 acres of historic agricultural fields and woodlands in South Paris. The easement, donated to the Western Foothills Land Trust by Cynthia and […]
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Paris library adds books for children
PARIS — The Paris Public Library recently added the following books for children to its collection. For more information, or to reserve a title, call the library at 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. New arrivals for the collection may also be found on the library’s Web page for children, at www.paris.lib.me.us. Picture books: Keith Baker, “No […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were reported at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph W. Bennett, 34, of Oxford, Dec. 28, failure to pay fines, $420 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Paul D. Chiasson, 44, of Bethel, Dec. 28, operating under the influence, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Wesley A. Mason, […]
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Paris Public Library lists new novels
PARIS — The Paris Public Library recently added the following novels to its collection. Many of the titles are available in audio CD or large print editions. 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. Victoria Alexander, “The Wedding Bargain;” V.C. Andrews, “Cloudburst;” […]
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REACH celebrates 30th anniversary
PARIS – REACH, Oxford County’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, celebrated its 30 years of service at the organization’s annual meeting on Oct. 26 at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The event included honoring those who have been involved with REACH from the beginning, and who remain committed to REACH 30 years later. […]
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Paris Library offers downloadable books
PARIS — E-books exclusively available for Paris Public Library members are now accessible on the Maine InfoNet Download Library. Along with the Download Library’s other holdings, only Paris Public Library accounts may borrow these supplemental e-books, available in both E-PUB and Kindle formats. The e-books include: Robyn Carr, “Bring Me Home for Christmas;” Lee Child, […]
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Well done – Robert Miller
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — For almost 100 years, Gettysburg College students have been performing in musical groups at Gettysburg. The college has a long tradition of excellence in performance and offer a variety of music ensembles — choral, band, orchestra and jazz for students to join. Robert Miller of Paris, Maine, is a member of the […]