Stories about West Paris

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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. ...

West Paris gearing up for Old Home Days

WEST PARIS — Residents will celebrate small-town life with fireworks, a parade, live music, Alumni Day, food and lots more during West Paris Old Home Days over the June 1-3 weekend. This year's theme is  "Rediscover West Paris: The Gem of Western Maine." A flag ceremony w...

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Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will hold their May meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the Kay House Museum in Oxford Village. The American Legion will present the American flag etiquette. After the program a social time with coffe...

Girl Scouts clean up

West Paris Girl Scout Troop 1350 meets regularly at the Agnes Gray School. As a community service to the school the girls did a search of the playground for trash. They filled several bags with litter. Troop members include, front row from left, Zoe Stearns-Boutilier, Abigail Cassidy, Destiney Br...

Lawyer: Teen driver wasn't drunk or texting

LEWISTON — The lawyer representing Kristina Lowe, the driver in a fatal crash in January, said a patch of ice caused the crash that killed two teenagers, not texting or drinking. Criminal defense lawyer James Howaniec said he has proof that Lowe wasn't texting at the time of the cras... 8

First Universalist Church of West Paris May worship services

WEST PARIS – May is named for Maia, the Greek goddess of spring and growth. The First Universalist Church offers diverse worship services, from encouraging spiritual growth to appreciating and protecting the earth. Services are presented with a combination of Worship Service Committee membe...

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Church Women United meet PARIS — Church Women United will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 4, at the South Paris Lutheran Church. The subject of the program will be, "Listen to My Sisters - Sights and Sounds of Harmony." Refreshments will be served. All are invit...

Oxford teenager makes first court appearance on manslaughter charges

LEWISTON — An Oxford teen facing manslaughter charges for the deaths of two passengers in a car she crashed in January made her first appearance in court Wednesday afternoon. Kristina Lowe, 19, facing charges in the deaths of Rebecca Mason, 16, of West Paris and Logan Dam, 19, o... 8

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Kindergarten registration HARRISON — Harrison Elementary School is looking for children who will be five years old on or before Oct. 15. Registration and screening will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24. For an appointment, call Mrs. Fuller at 58...

Easter egg hunt was family event

The West Paris Library held an Easter egg hunt and story and egg craft on April 7. Martha and Jim Thompson of West Paris brought their family. Their 1-year-old son Ezra was one of the youngest participants. His brother, 6-year-old Emmett, stayed busy working on the egg decorating craft.