PARIS — The Oxford County Commission Monday, July 8, began moving forward with plans for filling space in the U.S. District Court building, which will be vacated once new courthouse construction is completed. County Administrator Tom Winsor said the plan was to have the new building occupied by mid-December. “There are a lot of rumors […]
July 2019
Boucher graduates
CASTINE — Ryan Boucher of Buckfield, graduated from Maine Maritime Academy with a B.S. in Power Engineering Operations.
Church benefits from Eagle Scout project
Travis May, a Boy Scout with Troop 130 in Paris, took on a restoration project at First Congregational Church for his Eagle Scout project.
Maine Veterans’ Home Employee of the Month
PARIS — Please congratulate Mariah O’Donal, Employee of the Month at Maine Veterans’ Home Paris. Mariah, who was honored for our Core Value of “Team,” is a dedicated and hard working CNA at Maine Veterans’ Home South Paris. When she speaks about the veterans she lovingly cares for, it’s with the fondness that one speaks […]
This N That
TOPS NORWAY — TOPS meets Tuesdays in the Association Hall at Town & Country Mobile Home Village, 99 Town & Country Drive, Norway. Weigh-in is from 4-4:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 5-6 p.m. Yearly membership is $32 and monthly dues are $5 which includes a bimonthly magazine subscription to TOPS News. TOPS is […]
Bruce M. Whittier Middle School Honor Roll
POLAND — The Bruce M. Whittier Middle School Semester 2 Honor Roll has been announced as follows: Grade 8 Academic High Honors Sayla Bergeron, Tyler Bessette, Hayden Christner, Parker Demelia, Nicholas Garey, Olivia Gobel, Tegan Hemond, Jeffrey Hutchinson, Lyric Levasseur, Norah MacMahon, Brady Martin, Tatyanna McCourt, Emma Moreau, LiSha Powell, Rylee Smith, Jack Tetreault and […]
Family practice: Daughter joins dad in veterinary medicine
PARIS — “When I was really young, I very much wanted to be a veterinarian,” said Kate Holden. “When I got older, I realized how many hours my dad put in and I very much did not want to be a veterinarian. I tried other things but always came back here to help out and […]
Special election set to fill Paris board vacancies
Nomination papers for two vacancies on the Board of Selectmen can be taken out July 22. A special election will be held Aug. 22.
Bridge Fundraiser
To the Editor: On The Longest Day June 21st 2019, Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge held two bridge games to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association in conjunction with the American Contract Bridge League. These games were conducted all over the US, Canada and Mexico. Our bridge club solicited sponsors and brought in over $14,000.00 dollars again this […]
Look at all the children …
Editor’s Note: The Norway Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy offers the public an opportunity to learn about law enforcement and what it does from those who do it. It began in April and each week we will feature a class from the eight-week academy. Week 7 – Juvenile Justice System – Juvenile Community Corrections Officer […]