PARIS — Selectman John Andrews announced at Monday evening’s board meeting that the Civil War monument in Moore Park will be cleaned and clear-coated for free by an Oxford business within the next week. At a June meeting, Andrews said he was contacted by Caleb White, a veteran and former South Paris resident, about getting […]
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Celebration Barn Theater presents the Ale House String Band
PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater will present the Ale House String Band live in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The Ale House String Band was originally formed as a pick-up group in 2009, at The Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro. They codified their style, “chamber folk,” while playing traditional tunes and covers of popular […]
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Steven Corning to perform at Deering Memorial Community Center
PARIS — Steven Corning is bringing his high-energy variety show to the Deering Memorial Community Center at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. Sponsored by the Paris Public Library, Steve’s show features fast-paced juggling routines, escape artistry, comedy magic, contortion, balancing, LED light manipulation and amazing stunts, all mixed with a hearty dose of off-the-cuff comedy. […]
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Norway-Paris Fish & Game receives funding to buy 17 acres
PARIS — The Norway-Paris Fish & Game Association has received financing from Community Concepts Finance Corp. to buy 17 acres next to its clubhouse on Buckfield Road. The association, founded in 1970, plans to use the property to “create ATV trails in tandem with safety and educational course offerings,” Natalie Beale, the assocaiation’s corporate underwriter, said. “Long-term […]
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Celebration Barn Theater presents 'Ping Pong Circus' hosted by King Pong
PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater will present “Ping Pong Circus” at 7:30 p.m Saturday, Sept. 22. The show will be hosted by Michael Trautman as King Pong. He’ll be joined on stage by performers from Circus Smirkus and Circus Maine’s Youth Troupe. King Pong returns to Celebration Barn fresh off of appearances on ABC’s “The […]
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Paris board accepts $1,550 for Fire Department truck
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to accept a $1,550 bid for a 1990 truck owned by the town’s Fire Department. The sole bid was submitted by Willie Buffington. Chairman Rusty Brackett told the board it had originally agreed that the minimum bid for the truck should be $2,000, and that […]
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Paris board schedules vote on waste pact
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday evening to tentatively schedule a special town meeting next month to vote on amendments to the Norway-Paris Solid Waste Board’s interlocal agreement. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the Town Office. Selectman Gary Vaughn, who is chairman of the Waste Board, presented […]
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Clothes? Marijuana? Food? Urgent Care?
OXFORD — Residents have decided that the best reuse of the former Rite Aid building might be an Olive Garden Restaurant, Planet Fitness, a Mardens or Renys. Others say a Luchador Tacos, a Market Basket, Texas Roadhouse, Bass Pro Shop, Harbor Freight, Applebees, a Chinese buffet, clothing store even an Urgent Care Center would fit the […]
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Local storytellers to perform at Celebration Barn Theater
PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater presents “This is What Happened” hosted by Sally Jones, an evening of true stories from the lives of local storytellers on the theme of change at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. In “What Never Changed,” Nancy Hohman discusses her strong connection to animals, especially the horse, that has taken her to […]
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Escape room fundraiser planned at Deering Memorial Community Center
PARIS — The pirate-themed Escape Room fundraiser returns to the Deering Memorial Community Center on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 21 to 23. Up to eight participants at a time will have 45 minutes to locate the treasure and escape a sinking pirate ship, solving a series of puzzles through careful observation, teamwork, logic and luck. […]