I support Angus King’s bid for the U.S. Senate. As a small business person for 30 years, I know with certainty that he was the most business friendly and entrepreneurial governor. He organized small business conferences that were so valuable for the thousands of people who attended. The networking opportunities alone were a boon for […]
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Supper cost is donations NORWAY — The First Saturday Community Supper will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Congregational Church of East Sumner, Route 219. Menu includes American chop suey, rolls, biscuits and desserts. Donations requested. There will also be raffle items. For information, call Linda at 388-2263. Blood drive was […]
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Jones Dance Band at Legion PARIS — Jones Dance Band will perform old-fashioned dance music from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, at the Legion Hall. The cost is $5. Historical Society sale Aug. 4 WEST PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society will have another sale on Saturday, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Robert E. Bryant, 44, of Minot, July 30, domestic violence assault, Maine State Police. * James T. Devlin, 31, of West Paris, July 30, cultivating marijuana, tampering with evidence and two counts of possession of scheduled drug, Maine State Police. * Jody L. Hall, […]
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Butterflies emerging WEST PARIS — A dozen active and hungry monarch butterfly caterpillars were given to the West Paris Library on July 23. They came with a lifetime supply of their food, milkweed leaves. By July 25, all but the very smallest caterpillar had entered its chrysalis stage. A monarch chrysalis looks like a pale […]
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July 28 softball tournament BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Recreation Department and Western Maine Cheering will host an Adult Coed Softball Tournament on Saturday, July 28, at Stevens Brook Elementary School. The tournament has an eight team maximum, nine players per team minimum. All players must be 18 or older and each team must have three […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Timothy R. Hatstat, 26, of Norway, July 19, probation violation, Maine Probation and Parole. * Mason L. Shane, 23, of West Paris, July 19, burglary and probation violation, Maine State Police. * William J. Carroll Jr., 39, of Waterford, July 20, failure to appear, […]
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Potluck picnic July 24 HEBRON — All members and friends of the Hebron Historical Society are invited to its annual potluck picnic on Tuesday, July 24, starting at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Society’s new home at 358 Paris Road. Those attending are urged to bring a dish and lawn chairs. […]
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Fireworks store owners blown away by strong sales
WEST PARIS — The LePage administration has been touting the economic effects of fireworks legalization, and two Oxford Hills businesses are feeling the benefits. Aah Fireworks in West Paris and Havoc Fireworks reported huge sales through the Fourth of July, and both say sales are still going well. Havoc has four employees, and Aah fireworks […]