WEST PARIS — Bethel artist Ava Jackson recently completed a painting of a West Paris woodworker, Nicholas Kontos, outside of his home on Route 26, and she wants locals to enjoy it. “I spent over 250 hours painting this piece over the past four months,” Jackson said. “You sit alone, late at night, working on […]
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West Paris man contributes part of yard sale proceeds to charities
Tony Carr hopes to inspire others to donate portions of their yard sales or returnable proceeds to charities or food banks.
Oxford Hills School District to offer free breakfast, lunch
All schools in the Oxford Hills School District participate in Special Provision II. This alternative provision is referred to as Provision II or SPII. All students enrolled in schools listed below may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications will not be required to receive […]
Boil water notice lifted in West Paris
Elevated copper levels have been detected but pose no “immediate risk,” according to an Aug. 14 public notice.
Meet the West Paris doctor who was an eyewitness to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination
Dr. Octavious Yates returned to West Paris, opened his medical office and practiced for 33 years.
West Paris church lists September worship services
WEST PARIS — Sunday worship services are set to resume at 9 a.m. at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St. The line up includes themes and speakers, including a poetry series and a concert series, both starting in September. Music is performed by guitarist Davy Sturtevant. Sept. 8: “Water Communion” will […]
Driver was pulling out of driveway when pedestrian was hit in West Paris
Andrew Balser was backing out of a driveway when he struck a woman along Main Street.
Vehicle hits pedestrian on Main Street in West Paris
West Paris and Woodstock fire crews responded to calls about a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Main Street in West Paris.
West Paris raises mil rate 7.4%
Town Manager Joy Downing attributed the increase to the cost of everything going up, specifically the county tax bill and the Maine School Administrative District 17 budget.
West Paris Legion accepting reservations for Aug. 17 supper
To reserve a meal, call 207-381-0504.