WEST PARIS — North Paris Homestead, LLC, invites you to join us for a concert featuring Cynthia MacLeod and Gordon Belsher. Cynthia MacLeod is one of Prince Edward Island’s finest ambassadors of traditional music, with a distinct style of fiddling that embraces both her local roots and her ancestral connection to the Scottish highlands. Since […]
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Paris Pulse: Your guide to community life & local events
The Town of Paris is alive with exciting happenings, meaningful initiatives, and opportunities to connect. Whether you’re seeking family fun, civic engagement, or ways to give back, there’s something for everyone in this edition of Paris Pulse. Community Events and Activities Easter Scavenger Hunt a Hopping Success! The Easter Scavenger Hunt was a great success, bringing […]
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Norway Town Hall News
Norway Recreation programs: The 10th Annual Norway Family Fishing Festival: Save the date! Saturday, May 31, 8-10 a.m. at Butters Park. This event falls during Maine’s Free Fishing weekend, so no licenses are needed to join! Cemetery Department: Plots are being sold for Lakeview Cemetery. Reach out to Deven at 207-739-7050 for more information. Cross […]
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What I’ve learned: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Here are some examples of people and things in the “don’t fix it” class. Tim Lincecum, who was a Major League pitcher for ten seasons: 2007-2016. He was nicknamed “The Freak” because his throwing mechanics were so unorthodox. He was not powerfully built, being only 5 feet 11 […]
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Norway PD welcomes new officer
NORWAY — Western Maine is a far sight different than a NJ “village” with a population of more than 13,000. Yet Norway Police Patrol Officer Belaal Khan, 24, wants to make Western Maine his home. Kahn is currently residing in Bridgton. Born in New York and having grown up in the Bronx, Khan says he […]
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The Browns of the Bethel Citizen look back
“The smells, sights, and sounds are long gone,” said Danna Brown Nickerson, “But they live on vividly in my memory. I’m glad I was born a Brown—and able to experience them.”
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips to hold public hearing, vote on school district withdrawal
The towns of Phillips and Strong plan to start the 22-step process to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58. Avon and Kingfield have not submitted petitions to do the same.
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Paris selectmen table proposal to study leaving school district
Discussion has been delayed, but selectmen remain concerned about the cost of the school budget.
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West Paris holding emergency meeting at Agnes Gray on Thursday
West Paris officials have insisted taxpayers have the right to inspect the building ahead of a May 5 public hearing and a May 14 referendum on whether to operate Agnes Gray Elementary School at the town’s expense.
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New Rangeley committee to study Haley Pond dam
The goals of the ad hoc committee include reviewing water levels and determining who owns the Haley Pond dam.