PARIS — More than half of the seniors responding to the AARP Age Friendly Community survey said they were not likely to remain in the community as they age, with even more citing taxes prohibiting them from remaining in their homes. A total of 1,000 surveys were mailed out during the summer to Paris residents aged […]
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Buckfield’s new Reader’s Theater lets imaginations run wild
BUCKFIELD — “We know now that in the early years of the 20th century this world was being watched closely by intelligences greater than man’s and yet as mortal as his own,” Bud Santos reads in a voice made for radio from the dimly lit meeting room at the Zadoc Long Free Library. “We know now that […]
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Norway wins $125k grant for community policing
By A.M. Sheehan NORWAY — Statistically, Oxford County has consistently held either the top or second spot in the state for drug and/or alcohol addictions. This leaves a lot of high-risk children who have little positive contact with police. In most cases, the only police contact they have is when they are negatively impacted by the […]
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Software paves way for road plan, property data availability in Harrison
HARRISON — The Town of Harrison is embracing the electronic age by utilizing computer programs that will allow anyone to search available properties in town and road mapping software that creates a plan and budget for future projects. Town Clerk Melissa St. John gave a presentation to selectmen at their Thursday, Sept. 24, meeting about the […]
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Paris selectmen discuss deep cuts, repercussions
PARIS — The Paris Board of Selectmen learned Monday evening that the third time’s a charm. It took three votes for members to agree on what to do about a citizens’ petition looking to cap the town’s tax rate. The third motion, which passed unanimously, requires the select board, Budget Committee, Town Manager Amy Bernard and department […]
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Life after death in Hartford
HARTFORD — Many people wonder what happens when they die and this exactly what spiritual messenger and educator Laura Lee Perkins will address in her workshop hosted by the Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp this weekend. The workshop titled, “What Happens When We Die?” begins at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Hartford Town […]
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Safety open house in Paris to spark interest
PARIS — What started off as an open house for the Paris Fire Department has expanded into a first responders’ safety day for all residents of Oxford Hills to enjoy. The first-ever Fire, Police, Highway, EMS Open House will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Paris Fire Station at […]
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Meet TV ‘star’ game warden Saturday at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — Fans of Animal Planet’s reality TV show “North Woods Law” will get a chance to meet the stars this weekend — the game wardens who protect Maine’s wilderness and the wildlife residing in it. The meet-and-greet event will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on National Hunting and […]
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Buckfield’s eldest resident honored with Boston Post Cane
BUCKFIELD — During the 1930s, when Elsie Knightly first learned how to drive, one could get five gallons of gas for $1, or spend 20 cents per gallon. But back then, a dollar was worth a lot more. “I never bought any,” she said about gasoline as her blue eyes twinkled from behind her wire-rimmed glasses. […]
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Oxford Hills freshmen get by with a little help from new friends
By Leslie H. Dixon PARIS — Anthony Russell, a junior, remembered his first day as a freshman at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. He sat with other freshmen, listening to Principal Ted Moccia tell them how the next four years would “fly by.” That’s about all he remembers. In an effort to make the first day […]