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Paris, Lewiston business receive energy grants
BANGOR — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced grants for more than 900 agricultural producers and rural small businesses across the country to implement renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in their operations. The grants are being provided through the Rural Energy for America Program, a 2008 Farm Bill initiative. REAP offers funds for farmers, ranchers […]
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Delta Kappa Gamma seeking to award grant
PARIS — Delta Kappa Gamma is a society of women educators. One of the goals of the society is to help recognize women in education and promote professional growth. The Zeta Chapter of DKG will award a $300 grant to one recipient this fall. Applicants must be women who have completed their freshman year of […]
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Paris selectmen retain town manager’s evaluation form
PARIS — Selectmen voted Monday night to use the same evaluation form for the town manager as last year. The board has been looking to replace the current evaluation form, and Selectman Ryan Lorrain had compiled forms from cities and towns nationwide. The board voted 4-1 to use last year’s form, with board Chairman Ted […]
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Paris woman denied release before manslaughter trial
BRIDGTON — A Paris teen charged with manslaughter was denied release from custody Monday in Bridgton District Court. Morgan Kesseli, 18, has been in custody at Long Creek Youth Development Center since September, when she was charged with violating her bail. At the hearing Monday, Kesseli’s family sought to let her live at home and […]
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Students enjoy class time on Streaked Mountain
PARIS — Fourth-grade students from the Paris Elementary School recently hiked to the top of Streaked Mountain as part of their curriculum. “It was super,” Principal Jane Fahey told the Oxford Hills School Board of Directors at its recent meeting. She described the one-half mile, sometimes rigorous, hike up a steep trail to the top. […]
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Police looking for bar burglary suspect
PARIS — Police have released a security camera image of a man suspected in a burglary at the Crazy Eight Pub on Main Street. Paris police Lt. Michael Dailey said change and a flatscreen TV were stolen Monday night or early Tuesday morning. He said there was no sign of forced entry, and police are […]
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H.S. Football: Eddies come back on Vikings
PARIS — The game had all the makings of a classic playoff matchup. Extended introductions, these due to senior night at Oxford Hills? Check. Crisp, clean autumn air? Check. Two teams playing with plenty of pride? Check. No matter that, previous to Friday night, Edward Little and Oxford Hills had three combined wins, the Eastern […]
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Norway voters accept $400K grant for Opera House
NORWAY — The renovation of the Norway Opera House will continue to move forward: Voters accepted a $400,000 state grant to renovate first-floor storefronts at a special town meeting Thursday. Voters approved the Communities for Maine’s Future grant on a 27-4 vote following nearly 50 minutes of discussion and questions about the plan. The renovation […]
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Oxford schools reaping benefits of energy work
The Oxford Hills School District has aggressively attacked its energy costs in a way that could serve as a model, not only for other school districts but for businesses and homeowners, as well. The district has worked over the past four years with Siemens Inc. to make energy-saving improvements to its facilities, including solar panels, […]