Stories about Paris

Scavenger hunt winner

Nikolas Wilson holds a gift certificate for $25 that he won at the Paris Public Library during National Library Week, which was observed April 8-14. Nichols, who is a residence of South Paris, won by participating in a scavenger hunt at the library which required participants to search both upsta...

Retired educators held meeting

PARIS — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired (OCEA-R) held their April 27 meeting at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, where the students in the culinary arts program served a great meal before the after-dinner program. June Spear spoke about the life and work of...

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Bean, ham supper NORWAY — A traditional Western Maine Bean and Ham Supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. All are invited. Take out meals, as well as quarts and pints of beans will be available. ...

Oxford County arrest log

PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Anthony W. Edwards Jr., 19, of Norway, May 21, domestic violence assault, Norway Police Department. * Jason M. Brown, 34, of Waterford, May 22, violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff's Office.

Paris board may fire town manager

PARIS — Within 24 hours of his return to work after burying his wife, Paris Town Manager Phil Tarr says he was paid a visit by Board of Selectmen Chairman Bob Kirchherr and Vice Chairwoman Jean Smart who told him he might be out of a job. "I was informed by Chairman Kirchherr that, '...

Raymond Farr is veteran of the month

PARIS — Raymond Farr has been selected as veteran of the month at the Maine Veterans Home. Farr was born on June 7, 1923. He grew up in West Paris and graduated high school in 1942. After high school he tried to enlist in the service but was not allowed to join, so he worked in the N...

Memorial Day celebration planned at the Maine Veterans’ Home

PARIS — The annual Memorial Day celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at the Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St. “This is a very important celebration to remember the many soldiers who we have lost, and to honor the many veterans we have residing in this facil...

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Anita White guest speaker PARIS — The First Universalist Church on Pine Street will feature Anita White as the guest speaker on Sunday, May 27. The title of the 10 a.m. service is "Happy Birthday Church." The guest organist is Donna Hurd. Sunday School is under the d...

Rumford woman found guilty of welfare fraud

PARIS — A Rumford woman was found guilty Wednesday of defrauding Maine and the U.S. government of more than $10,000 in food stamps, TANF and MaineCare benefits. Amy Knowlton, 30, was found guilty of felony theft by deception by a jury of seven men and five women after about 45 minute... 4

Oxford school board lauds students' rec center designs

PARIS — A class project intended to design a community recreational facility to promote healthy living in the Oxford Hills area was praised by the Oxford Hills School District Board of Directors Monday night. “Fantastic job,” Waterford Director Bill Hanger told the second...