Over the years it has become harder and harder for small rural communities to hold onto their traditions — even their identities. And nowhere is this more apparent than in West Paris.
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Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Hungry Hollow Country Store closes after 40 years of memories
Shirley Damm, 91-year-old baker and owner of Hungry Hollow Country Store in West Paris, said she will miss the people who frequented the store the most.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
West Paris, Paris to sue Oxford Hills school district over Agnes Gray Elementary School closing
Lawyers contend that SAD 17 violated Maine law when Superintendent Heather Manchester closed the West Paris school in February.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Hungry Hollow Country Store closes after 40 years of memories
Shirley Damm, 91-year-old baker and owner of Hungry Hollow Country Store in West Paris, said she will miss the people who frequented the store the most.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Paris, West Paris officials reviewing legal options against school district closing West Paris school
Attorneys for each town will share their findings from researching and assessing Maine School Administrative District 17’s decision to close Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
A dozen new hires, but busing still an issue at Paris-area school district
Chronic absenteeism has been a critical problem for Maine School Administrative District 17 since the pandemic, according to a news release from the district.
Posted inConnections
West Paris church lists October worship services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris at 208 Main St. is continuing a variety of speakers and themes to use in one’s every day life during the 9 a.m. Sunday worship services. Music will performed by guitarist Davy Sturtevant at the following services. Oct. 6, “Unity and Community,” led by Bob […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris shock: Agnes Gray boarded up
West Paris residents were shocked to find their beloved 130-year-old elementary school, Agnes Gray, boarded up as part of securing it for the coming winter. The school was abruptly closed in February when a building inspection listing numerous life safety and maintenance issues was released. Lisa McCann / Advertiser Democrat WEST PARIS — Local residents […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Mechanic Falls woman interviewed for paranormal documentary on the Bridgewater Triangle
Describing a battle between the dark and the light side of paranormal beings, which Deb Hewins calls angels and demons, she eventually realized how to repel the negative beings, by projecting love.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris cannabis shop impacts community with ‘round ups’
West Paris Provisions has raised approximately $21,000 since 2022 for Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation’s Veterans No Boundaries program by asking customers to ’round up’ their purchases to the nearest dollar.