PARIS — Signs marking off hunting and non-hunting areas of the Cornwall Nature Preserve have been removed and replaced with a general warning to hikers. Last week, the Board of Selectmen decided to remove the signs amid concerns that the signs dividing the preserve might not be well-placed, and that hikers could accidentally walk into […]
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Christmas sale WEST PARIS — The Ledgeview annual Christmas sale will take place Tuesday, Dec. 6, and Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit the Activity Department. Donations are graciously accepted. Rabies clinic HARRISON — A rabies clinic will be […]
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Kurtz to step down as chairman of Paris board
PARIS — Ted Kurtz, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is resigning from the chairman’s post. He will remain a member of the board. Kurtz announced his resignation in an email to other selectmen on Thursday after a particularly heated conversation at Monday’s meeting. On Saturday, Kurtz wrote in an email that his decision followed […]
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Paris Public Library adds books for kids, teens
PARIS — The Paris Public Library recently added the following books for children and teens to its collection. For more information, or to reserve a title, call 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. Picture books: Graeme Base, “The Jewel Fish of Karnak;” Bonny Becker, “The Sniffles for Bear;” Dean Bennett, “The Late Loon” (donated by the Oxford […]
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Oxford Hills chamber announces parade winners
PARIS — Winners of the Oxford County Holiday Parade have been announced. According to information from Jennifer Boenig, executive assistant of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce, first place in the large business category went to Norway Savings Bank, second place to Paris Farmer’s Union and third place to New Balance. The first place in […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Cherity L. Carleton, 33, of Paris, Nov. 30, domestic violence assault, $500 unsecured bond, Paris Police Department. * Adam J. Gallant, 25, of Mexico, Nov. 30, violation of bail condition and two counts of theft, Rumford Police Department. * Michael W. Holden, […]
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Food pantry OTISFIELD — The Food Pantry will be open from from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon, and the second Monday evening of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. […]
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West Paris fire victims moving into donated home
HEBRON — A West Paris family of seven who lost their home in a fire last month will move from a motel to a new donated home this week. “I have my kids and my husband. What else could I want?” said Kristy Basso only hours after she picked up her daughter, Tori, who flew […]
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Mistrial declared in Paris sex assault trial
PARIS — A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in Oxford County Superior Court after a jury said it couldn’t come to a unanimous decision on 12 counts of gross sexual assault against a Poland man. The state alleged that Jeffrey A. Hedrick, 52, of Poland, had sexual relations with a woman whose mental disability made […]