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Oxford County is least healthy, survey shows

PARIS – Oxford Country remains the least healthy county in the state for the second year in a row, according to a nationwide, county by county health assessment report released late last week. The figures show a high rate for motor vehicle accident deaths, violent crimes and adult smoking in Oxford County. According to the […]

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Paris Public Library lists new novels

PARIS — The Paris Public Library recently added the following novels to its collections. Many of the titles are also available in large print or audio CD formats. The library’s newest acquisitions, including children’s books and nonfiction, are regularly posted on the library’s web page and announced on its Facebook page. For more information, contact […]

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Sex assault hotline services announce merger

LEWISTON — Three sexual assault crisis and outreach centers in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties have merged into a single agency, according to the president of the board of directors of the new agency. Merging are the Rape Education and Crisis Hotline of Oxford County, the Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Androscoggin County and the […]

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Paris teen dies in ATV collision

PARIS — A 14-year-old boy died Wednesday evening when his ATV struck the back of another stopped in front of him on the side of Elm Hill Road, police Chief David Verrier said. Albert C. Roberti Jr., 14, of Elm Hill Road, died at the scene, Verrier said. The accident occurred before 5 p.m. Wednesday. […]

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Oxford principal honored in Washington

PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Ted Moccia was honored last week by the Principal’s Institute in Washington, D.C., as Maine’s Principal of the Year. Moccia received the acclaim for 2011 in February by Principal’s Association Executive Director Richard Durost before hundreds of students and staff at the high school. “It was a […]

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Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education lists classes

PARIS — The following enrichment classes will be offered this fall by Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Broadband Internet service, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Customer service, with Cheryl Lord, 6-8 p.m. $35. Electrical wiring for the homeowner, with Chris Summers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $85. Intermediate bridge, with Marta Clements, 6:30-9 p.m. […]

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OHMPAA will present murder-mystery dinner show

PARIS — The Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association will present the murder-mystery dinner show “Marriage Can Be Murder” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, at the First Congregation Church. The feature of the evening is the marriage of Lisa and Michael. But wedding planner Alphonse has to contend with a groom who forgets […]

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Well done – Kathleen Mingle

POTSDAM, N.Y. — Kathleen B. Mingle of South Paris was named as a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2011 semester at Clarkson University. Mingle is a sophomore biomolecular science major.