NORTON, Mass. — The following area students graduated from Wheaton College on May 19. William Colasante of Lewiston, degree in biology. Jenifer DeNormandie of Bethel, degree in neuroscience. DeNormandie also earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2012 semester. CLEMSON, S.C. — Joseph Patrick Reynolds of Bryant Pond graduated from Clemson University on May 11 […]
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A. Stanley: Special election in Paris
I write in strong support of James (Jim) Hakala for selectman in the town of Paris. The Paris Board of Selectmen is short one member due to a recent resignation. The town needs its full complement of five members and voters need to go to the polls on Thursday (yes, Thursday), July 19, to fill […]
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Well done – Area students attain dean’s lists
MANCHESTER, NH. – Tessa Theriault has been named to the dean’s list at Saint Anselm College for the 2011–12 fall and spring semesters. Tessa is a Presidential Scholar majoring in classical archaeology. She is a 2011 graduate of Poland Regional High School. BOSTON — Wentworth Institute of Technology announces the names of students who have […]
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Fireworks store owners blown away by strong sales
WEST PARIS — The LePage administration has been touting the economic effects of fireworks legalization, and two Oxford Hills businesses are feeling the benefits. Aah Fireworks in West Paris and Havoc Fireworks reported huge sales through the Fourth of July, and both say sales are still going well. Havoc has four employees, and Aah fireworks […]
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Mime Rob Mermin sheds light on mayhem, magic of circus life
PARIS — Classical mime Rob Mermin will give two performances of “Circle of Sawdust,” a multimedia one-man show of adventure and comedy experienced over 40 years under the Big Top. On Saturday, July 21, Celebration Barn Theater will host Mermin, who trained with Etienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau, and has performed in European circus, theater, […]
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Sebago festival will bring ‘Stories in Music’ to Paris
PARIS — The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, celebrating its 40th anniversary season, will present a “Stories in Music” concert at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School on Thursday, July 26. Musicians will also take the stage at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bridgton on Sunday, July 29, for the festival’s “Discover the Joys of Live Music” concert. […]
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Popular health care programs offered at University College
PARIS – Despite a challenging economic climate, health care remains one of the fastest-growing occupational areas in the nation. University College at South Paris offers courses from the University of Maine System campuses leading to degrees or certificates in holistic health, dental hygiene, medical lab technology, mental health and human services, nursing, gerontology and more. […]
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Historical Society picnic supper WEST PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society will have a picnic supper outside at 6 p.m. Monday, July 16. A short business meeting will follow with a report from the preservation committee. The annual yard and bake sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Steamed red hot […]
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Paris OKs police merger draft, sets public hearing
PARIS — Selectmen approved a draft agreement for a trial merger between the Paris and Norway police departments at Monday’s board meeting. They agreed to hold a public hearing before the July 23 meeting, which will be held at the Paris Fire Station. The five-page document was the work of Paris Town Manager Phil Tarr […]