PARIS – Agren Appliance of South Paris hosted a reception to raise community awareness of the local Boy Scout troops in the Oxford Hills. The Boy Scout programs have grown to include after-school programs, mentoring programs and activities.

Guest speakers included Eagle Scout Stephen Goss of Mechanic Falls and Nick Diconzo, Scout Master of Troop 133 of West Paris.

The reception was well attended, with leaders from many communities represented. The Abnaki Boy Scouts District team members said they appreciates the support the community gives to Boy Scouting programs.

Anyone interested in becoming a Boy Scout volunteer or in making a donation should contact Matthew Mower, Abnaki District executive, at 797-5252 or e-mail [email protected].