PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jesse R. Arsenault, 25, of Peru, June 8, operating after suspension, violation of bail condition and failure to appear, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Christopher A. Burbank, 34, of Parsonsfield, June 8, domestic violence terrorizing and domestic assault, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Paris board votes to uphold Tarr’s contract
PARIS — Selectmen voted 3-1 Monday against a motion that would have been the first step to ending Town Manager Phil Tarr’s contract in December. The board could vote again at the June 25 meeting, after new selectmen are sworn in. Co-chairwoman Jean Smart was the dissenting vote Monday, and the result seemed to surprise […]
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Oxford Hills grads told, ‘Be happy’
PARIS — “Happiness is not a pursuit. It is right here. Right now,” said Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Valedictorian Jeremy Read during the 50th anniversary of the high school commencement Saturday evening. In what turned out to be a beautiful sunny evening following a week filled with torrential rain, some 230 members of the […]
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‘Circus WorX’: Brent McCoy will dig into his toolbox of props for Celebration Barn season-opener
PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater will kick off its summer season with Brent McCoy’s construction-themed, comedy show, “Circus WorX,” on Saturday, June 16. The award-winning, stunt-driven show features a toolbox full of props, audience interaction and circus feats. A world-traveling entertainer, McCoy was born and raised on a dairy farm in northeastern Vermont. So, he is no stranger […]
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Legion potluck supper OXFORD — Anderson Staples Post 112, the American Legion, Oxford will hold its annual potluck supper for members and guests at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, at the Legion Hall on King Street. Those who haven’t been called are asked to bring a hot dish or a dessert. Fire Dept. lawn, plant […]
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Correction: Wrong department
NORWAY — A story on Page B1 of Oxford Hills edition Friday regarding a proposed Paris and Norway police merger should have quoted Lt. Michael Dailey of the Paris Police Department as saying 80 percent of the Paris Police Department is in favor of the merger. The information was incorrectly reported by the Sun Journal.
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Meader helps veterans home
Arthur Meader, local funeral home owner, presents John Kezal, liaison chairman, with a check for the South Paris Veterans Home residence activity fund. The event was held at the local Eagles Club
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Paris Public Library lists summer activities
PARIS — The Paris Public Library is offering a variety of activities for Oxford Hills children this summer. The library continues its annual summer reading challenge for youths between the ages of 1 and 14 years old. They are invited to hone their reading skills during the summer and read for rewards. For each 10 […]
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Paris Public Library announces Summer Literature Picnics
PARIS — Lit Pics will be held at noon each Monday, from June 18 through Aug. 13, at the Paris Public Library. Those attending the literature picnics should bring a lunch, drink and blanket. All ages are welcome. Attendance minutes can be used on summer reading logs for Paris Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. Self-select […]