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PublishedJune 8, 2017
Incumbents, newcomers face off at Paris’ Candidate Night
PARIS — Incumbents and political newcomers Monday, June 5, addressed the public on how they would guide the town if elected to the Board of Selectmen. Paris attorney Sarah Glynn moderated the Candidates Night forum at the Town Office, where roughly 30 people attended. Board Chair Janet Jamison and Selectman Kathy Richardson are being challenged in […]
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PublishedJune 8, 2017
Four square off in Paris selectman race
PARIS — In Paris, incumbents Janet Jamison and Kathy Richardson will square off against political newcomers Gary Vaughn and John Andrews as all four candidates vie for two selectman’s seats, each with a three-year term. Each candidate for a contested seat was asked to provide some biographical information about themselves and to respond to three questions: Why […]
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PublishedJune 8, 2017
Four try for two Buckfield seats
BUCKFIELD — Two of the three seats on the Buckfield Board of Selectmen are available this election and there are four people running for them. Del Dunn and Tina Brooks are seeking a three-year term for the seat vacated by outgoing Chairman Warren Wright. Former selectboard chairs Cheryl Coffman and Martha Catevenis are vying for the […]
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PublishedJune 8, 2017
Five running for two seats in Harrison
HARRISON — Two seats on the Board of Selectmen are up for grabs this year and five candidates tossed their hats into the ring. Incumbent selectboard Chairman Matt Frank is seeking another three-year term on the board, along with other candidates Henry Hudson Jr., Charles Parrott Jr., Ray Simoglou and Richard Sykes. Outgoing Selectman Richard St. John […]
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PublishedJune 1, 2017
Maine DOT moves forward with Paris bridge replacement plan
PARIS — The Billings Bridge replacement project will now span two years with no cost to the town, according to Maine Department of Transportation and town officials. On Wednesday, May 17, the DOT held its second hearing on the Paris project, which is scheduled for 2018-19. The current bridge on East Main Street – which crosses […]
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PublishedJune 1, 2017
Sumner eyes bridge committee to examine the town’s 15 bridges
SUMNER — With Chandler Bridge slated to be closed today and others in town continuing to deteriorate, residents and Sumner officials agree a bridge committee should be formed to examine the town’s 15 bridges. Chandler Bridge – a wooden, metal and stone structure – is on River Road and spans the east branch of Nezinscot River. […]
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PublishedJune 1, 2017
Sumner Town Office closed next week
SUMNER —Town Clerk Susan Runes announced the Sumner Town Office will be closed all next week. The dates the office will remain closed are Monday, June 5, through Saturday, June 10. Runes will be at a week-long training. With the resignation of former Deputy Clerk Michelle Boucher, the town does not have anyone trained or […]
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PublishedJune 1, 2017
It takes a Friendly Village and 10,000 pounds of food: Harrison Food Bank
HARRISON — The new Harrison Food Bank has a motto volunteers wholeheartedly embrace: Nobody goes hungry. The Harrison Food Bank recently received its nonprofit status and operates out of the Harrison VFW at 176 Waterford Road (Route 35). There is a weekly food distribution for Harrison and Waterford residents from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. “Our […]
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PublishedJune 1, 2017
Three Oxford Hills towns seeking town managers, second time in a year
OXFORD HILLS — For the second time in roughly a year, three towns in the Oxford Hills are in search of a new town manager. This time around it’s Norway, Buckfield and Oxford. Last year, Paris, West Paris and Oxford were on the hunt for a top administrator. Norway Town Manager David Holt announced at the selectmen’s […]
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PublishedMay 25, 2017
From Romania to Paris, a lifetime of service for Dominik Klinger
PARIS — When Dominik Klinger was 6 years old, his family received notice they would have to leave Romania for a few days to stay safe from the Russians. Little did he or his family know they would never return to their homeland. The year was 1942 and Europe was in the throes of World War […]
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