SABATTUS — The Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life is sponsoring a workshop, “Evidential Mediumship Advanced Techniques that Work,” facilitated by the Rev. Stephen Hermann, a well-known medium, on Sunday, Sept. 3. With over 40 years of study and practice, Hermann has trained more than 10,000 people worldwide and holds credentials as an ordained minister, certified […]
August 2017
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Continental Shakedown at Mixers Friday
Continental Shakedown takes the stage at Mixers tonight, Friday, Sept. 1, at 8:30 p.m. CS is a power trio jam-band playing rockabilly, reggae, classic rock and blues including songs from artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Clapton, Cream, Hendrix, ZZ Top, Pink Floyd, Skynyrd, Grateful Dead, Bad Co., J. Geils, The Who and Dire Straits. Band members are, […]
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Ex-Maine Gov. Baldacci says he'd consider another run
PORTLAND (AP) — Former Maine Democratic Gov. John Baldacci says he would seriously mull another run for governor if he has concerns with the field of candidates. Baldacci on a Thursday radio appearance said he could consider entering the race if he doesn’t see enough “moderation” or bipartisan spirit among candidates. So far, 15 candidates, […]
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Casino-Hampton Inn crossing to change … eventually
OXFORD — Police Chief Jon Tibbetts said he is satisfied with the outcome of a meeting last week – between local and state officials and others – which will lower the speed limit at the Oxford Casino/Route 26 intersection and eventually activate the signal light. State Department of Transportation officials agreed during a site visit on Wednesday, Aug. […]
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West Paris water system leak leaves Fire Department without water
WEST PARIS — A leak in the West Paris water system that has left the town’s Fire Department without water since Friday, Aug. 25, was expected to be repaired by Wednesday, Aug. 30, said Ralph Brown, a trustee with the West Paris Water District. Brown said that the leak was discovered Aug. 25 by an employee […]
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$5.7 million RSU 16 school project going to voters
POLAND — Voters in Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls will decide whether to spend $5.7 million to renovate the school district’s combined middle and high school. Based on building committee recommendations, the RSU 16 school board agreed this week to send the issue to voters in November. The proposal calls for borrowing $5.7 million to […]
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Fire Department petition now in hands of Paris town attorney
PARIS — The majority of the Paris Board of Selectmen agreed to send a citizens’ petition to the town’s attorney to restore funding to the Fire Department and determine whether or not it is a “ping-pong petition.” At the Monday, Aug. 28 selectmen’s meeting, the board voted 4-1 to send Budget Committee member Richard Merz’s petition […]
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Paris sets special meeting re complaints committees member against Jamison
PARIS — A special selectmen’s meeting will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Aug. 31, to discuss two formal complaints lodged against Norway-Paris Solid Waste Chair and Norway-Paris Community Television Committee member Janet Jamison. Paris Selectboard Chairman Scott Buffington announced the complaints against Jamison – who was selectboard chair until she was defeated in June […]
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Wood-fired pizza coming to Paris?
PARIS — After roughly 10 years of standing vacant, the old Paris Farmers Union building will once again bustle with activity when 21 Taps Wood Fired Pizza opens this spring. The Paris Planning Board approved the site plan review for the new business located at 231 Main St. at the Tuesday, Aug. 22 meeting, according to […]
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New poll finds wide support for Susan Collins, touble for Bruce Poliquin
A new poll from a Democratic polling firm shows Mainers overwhelmingly agree that U.S. Sen. Susan Collins did the right thing when she cast a decisive vote against a Republican health care proposal last month. The Public Policy Polling survey this week for a group called Our Lives on the Line found that 65 percent […]