PARIS — Firefighters from three towns quickly snuffed out a barn fire at Rosebeck Farm on East Oxford Road on Friday afternoon. Fire Chief Brad Frost said he believed lightning from a quick-moving storm that blew through the area struck the metal support beam in the barn at 486 East Oxford Road. It set a […]
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Bowdoin College graduates
BRUNSWICK — The following area students graduated from Bowdoin College during 207th commencement exercises May 26. Audrey Bergeron of Lewiston, cum laude, majoring in biochemistry and minoring in Spanish. Spencer Eusden of South Paris, majoring in biology-environmental studies. Victoria Hricko of Minot, majoring in English and minoring in history. Christopher Mawhinney of Auburn, majoring in […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County jail: John K. Flood, 49, Albany Township, charged with disorderly conduct, June 19 by Oxford County Sheriff’s Department. Cavan P. Eccleston, 18, Wilton, charged with terrorizing, June 19 by Paris police. Joseph Adam Brosius, 20, Mexico, charge of being a fugitive from justice, June […]
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Wilfred Duchette is veteran of the month
PARIS — Wilfred Louis Duchette is the veteran of the month at the Maine Veterans Home. Duchette was born on June 17, 1921. He grew up in Mechanic Falls. Duchette joined the army on Oct. 5, 1942 and was discharged on Jan. 25, 1945. He was stationed in the African Campaign in Africa and served […]
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Two Paris police officers resign
PARIS — Two police officers have tendered their resignations to take jobs in neighboring towns. Police Chief David Verrier said 12-year veteran Detective Zane Loper is going to the Oxford Police Department. Officer Tim Gamache, who has been on the force three years, is taking a job with the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office and will […]
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Rotary/Kiwanis clubs seek auction donations
Every year the donations received from the community enable the clubs to sponsor programs free to the community including the recent combined service organization event, Kiwanis Bike Rodeo and Rotary May Day Play Day. Other programs include Right Start, OHCHS Students of the Month, scholarships, Project Graduation and many others. Organizers are seeking donations of […]
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Outdoor grill prompts fire call in Paris
PARIS — Firefighters from Paris and Norway responded to a reported fire at the former Paris Farmer’s Union complex on Skillings Avenue shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday. Fire Chief Brad Frost said smoke was coming from an outdoor cooking grill at a house on the Western Avenue side of the buildings. Dozens of residents came […]
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Paris board to end Tarr’s contract in December
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen plans to end Town Manager Phil Tarr’s contract in December. On Tuesday, they voted 3-1 to write him a letter, to be handed over at the June 25 meeting, announcing their intentions to end his contract, as required by his employment agreement. Chairman Robert Kirchherr and Selectmen Sam Elliot […]
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Center hosting knitters, sewers OXFORD — Knitters or sewers are invited to bring projects to work on and socialize at 6 p.m. Tuesday nights at the Oxford Community Center. There are plenty of outlets for portable sewing machines. There will also be people there to teach knitting, how to work with different size needles or […]