PARIS — Oxford Hills Middle School has announced the first quarter honor roll: Grade seven High honors: Ethan Bourgoin-Hamilton, Jayra Bray, Caitlin Cross, Logan Day, Kaylee Dow, Zane Dustin, Tyler Edwards, Rosemary Eichorn, Tyler Ellingwood, Allysah Elliott, Brittany Farrar, Riley Gates, Nathan Godbout, Sarah Grillo, Logan Hallee, Sophia Hanscom, Hannah Hartnett, Ty Heaward, Cora Hooker, […]
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Library network BETHEL — The Bethel Library is now part of the Maine InfoNet Download Library, which has thousands of downloadable books. This means that library patrons can now download free e-books and audio books using their e-book readers or other devices. There are dozens of different devices (such as Nook and Kindle) that can […]
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‘Damn Yankees’ auditions set for early January
PARIS — Adults and students from Oxford Hills will once again team up to perform a Broadway musical, this time, “Damn Yankees.” Auditions for dancers, actors, singers and musicians will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 3-4, in the music room at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Call-backs will be on […]
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Military note – Nicholas Brunjes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Nicholas J. Brunjes graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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Eve service WATERFORD — Waterford Congregational Church on Plummer Hill in Waterford Flat invites the community to its traditional Christmas Eve service which will begin at 5 p.m. There will be readings, carol singing and also holiday music presented by the choir under the direction of Jane Morse. The service will conclude with candles lit […]
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Sheriff working to revive Oxford County Jail
PARIS — Two and a half years after the Oxford County Jail became a 72-hour holding facility, Sheriff Wayne Gallant is still working on ways to make it a jail again. On Tuesday, he announced two possible ways: housing women prisoners in unused cell blocks; and getting special beds for inmates waiting for mental health […]
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Paris library to offer genealogy assistance
PARIS — The Paris Public Library is offering, on Wednesday at 10 a.m., assistance with using Ancestry Library Edition to search for genealogy information. Librarian Shannon May, who handles the library’s family history reference questions, will help and guide users. Participants may bring their own laptops or tablets to the sessions or may use one […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Katelynn E. Giasson, 23, of Peru, Dec. 13, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief, released on personal recognizance, Dixfield Police Department. * Kyle T. Kimball, 20, of Norway, Dec. 13, illegal attachment of plates and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, $500 unsecured bond, […]
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Paris cemetery expansion requested
PARIS — The following items were discussed at Monday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen: Cornwall Preserve The Hillside Cemetery on Paris Hill Road is running out of space and the town is being asked if it could be expanded into the adjacent Cornwall Nature Preserve. Town Manager Phil Tarr said the original deed from […]