PARIS — The Paris Public Library recently added the following nonfiction books to its collection: John Bradshaw, “Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet;” David Deutsch, “The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations that Transform the World;” Michelle Duggar, “A Love that Multiplies;” Thomas Friedman, “That […]
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DEA agent, bracelets, steer kids clear of drugs
PARIS — Drug Enforcement Agent Zane Loper delivered a powerful message to 535 spellbound students during an assembly at the Oxford Hills Middle School Monday: Drugs can ruin your life. Loper knows what he’s talking about. The agent has made countless arrests in the Oxford Hills region over the last couple of years, and he’s […]
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Christian Academy adds two staff members
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Christian Academy has announced the addition of two new staff members this year, Sandra Benoit and Stephen Holbrook. Benoit is a graduate of Andover College with an associate’s degree in early childhood education and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on childhood development. She has worked in several public […]
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New children’s books at Paris library
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following children’s books to its collection in August and September. Call the library at 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net for more information or to reserve a book. The library’s webpage at www.paris.lib.me.us is updated regularly with new acquisitions, including audiobooks on CD, DVDs, large print and more. Updates […]
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School library to dedicate section to former teacher
PARIS — The Paris Elementary School staff will honor the memory of colleague Fred Schwaner by dedicating a corner of the library to the longtime educator and poet. Schwaner, a sixth-grade teacher at Paris Elementary School and an educator in the Oxford Hills School District for 36 years, passed away last July at his Hebron […]
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Poem reflects teacher’s attitude
PARIS — Joan Deans, a fifth grade teacher at Paris Elementary School and sister of Fred Schwaner, said her brother wrote poetry about various topics, whatever was happening at the time. “I found one called Lighten UP (rapping through life). This is one of my favorites,” she said of the following poem: When your tight […]
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Agencies across Oxford County to collect medications Saturday
PARIS — Seven police departments in Oxford County, as well as the Sheriff’s Office, are participating in Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday with nine locations for residents to drop off their unused prescriptions. Residents can safely dispose of medications before they can get into the wrong hands or into the environment. According to a release […]
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OH students receive checking account lessons
PARIS — Eighth-graders at Oxford Hills Middle School learned the basics of how to use a checking account during a two-day workshop presented by Oxford Federal Credit Union. Susan Graves, vice president of branch administration, and volunteers from the credit union taught 285 students with hands-on activities, a workbook and PowerPoint. “OFCU is committed to […]
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Correction: Motion tabled
A story on the Paris Board of Selectmen on Page B1 Wednesday in the Oxford Hills edition should have stated that the board tabled a motion to delegate creating a new town manager evaluation form to the Policy and Procedure Committee. It was a reporting error.