The SAD 17 Strategic Plan Committee is set to meet February 5 to begin the formulating the next five-year phase of the plan.
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Paris plans for spring road repairs
The Paris Board of Selectman identified a list of roads in need of repair and presented them at a meeting Monday night.
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Lecture series at McLaughlin Gardens begins
Here’s the lineup for the popular free winter lecture series in South Paris.
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Maine’s poet laureate to present readings
Stuart Kestenbaum will read his poems during the “Poetry as Prayer” service at the First Universalist Church.
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Former Paris man sentenced to five years in prison on arson charge
PARIS — A Paris man arrested in 2017 after setting fire to a building owned by the Dead River Co. was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court to five years in prison and three years of supervised release. Daniel Thompson, 21, also known as Daniel Walker, was charged with arson and damaging property used in […]
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Candidates scarce for teaching position
The search to fill a newspecial education teaching position midyear proves difficult for SAD 17.
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Oxford Hills snowmobile clubs fighting flooded trails, water holes
Many snowmobile clubs in the Oxford Hills region have temporarily closed large sections of their trails after a Jan. 24 storm dumped more than 1.5 inches of rain across the state. The rainstorm made a mess of most Oxford Hills trails, said Fran Chickering, trail master for the Otisfield Trail Blazers. He had one word […]
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Paris board approves liquor license for The Hydrant
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 on Monday night to approve a liquor license and special entertainment permit for The Hydrant, a new bar at 187 Main St. Selectman Scott Buffington recused himself from the vote because he owns the building where bar plans to open. Business owner April Harris said The Hydrant would […]
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Paris board sends Land Access Ordinance for review
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to send the latest draft of a Land Access Ordinance to the town attorney for review. Chairman Rusty Brackett and Selectmen Chris Summers, Scott Buffington and John Andrews voted in favor of the motion, while Gary Vaughn voted against it. The ordinance, which was originally called a […]
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Cancer Resource Center announces February activities
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine announces its February events. Yoga Warriors — 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, at Posabilities, 15 Tannery St., Norway. This free gentle yoga class will support healthy living for individuals facing the challenges of cancer through gentle movement and breath, supportive restorative […]