PARIS — State Rep. Jim Hamper, R-Oxford, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day observance on Friday. “He’s always right there no matter what the veterans do,” said Master of Ceremonies Jason M. Turgeon, commander, Anderson/Staples Legion Post 112. Hamper will deliver his speech as part of the Veterans Day service at […]
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Oxford food pantry receives $500 donation
PARIS — Oxford Federal Credit Union donated $500 to the Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry in conjunction with its partnership with Oxford Hills Middle School. The school raised $500 at a dance this year and gave the money to the credit union to donate to the charity of its choice. “Maine credit unions are all […]
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Oxford County Courthouse pellet boilers up and running
PARIS — A wood pellet heating system at the Oxford County Courthouse is finally up and running. It was a long time coming. The county secured grant funding in 2009 and had planned to install the heating system last year, but the project hit a setback when an engineer the commission hired for the project […]
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Procession of tow trucks to commemorate Paris man
PARIS — A procession of tow trucks will roll through Paris and Norway on Sunday in memory of Paul Charles Creamer, owner of Charlie’s Towing, who passed away Oct. 28 at the age of 52. Creamer, known to many as “Charlie Tuna,” was previously the owner of Charlie’s Entertainment Center. He was a longtime friend […]
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Top challenge reader also wins raffle
PARIS — The Paris Public Library’s 2011 Summer Reading Challenge concluded recently with an Ice Cream Sundae Party. Reading certificates, book bags and program rewards were distributed to attendees and the drawing held for a color Nook among those who had read more than 24 hours (1,440 minutes) during the summer. One hundred and six […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber to hold Festival of Trees
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold its own Festival of Trees this year to showcase local businesses. On the weekend after Thanksgiving, decorated Christmas trees from as many as 60 local businesses will fill the Four Seasons Function Center, and visitors can buy raffle tickets for a chance to win the […]
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Three new board members join economic council
PARIS — Fred Henderson of Greenwood, Steve Merrill of Norway and Chuck Williams of Minot have joined the Western Maine Economic Development Council (WMEDC) Policy board of directors. WMEDC was founded Nov. 13, 2007, as a department of Community Concepts Inc. to facilitate regional economic development throughout Oxford County and bordering towns. Henderson is a […]
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Students volunteer for community service at nonprofit fair
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students who must meet community service or senior project requirements for graduation were connected Wednesday with groups that need volunteers. “I like to help out with the kids,” said Katelyn Billings, a 10th-grade student from Norway as she signed up to volunteer with the Norway Parks & Recreation […]
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Paris selectmen opt against special meeting on roads
PARIS — Selectmen voted Wednesday evening to call off a planned Nov. 14 town meeting on road spending when several members of the board asked for a more detailed plan on what repairs would be done of what roads. The meeting started with a scaled-back request from the $1 million to $4 million figures discussed […]
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Cancel supper PARIS — The Deering Memorial Church has canceled its public supper planned for Saturday, Nov. 5. Founders dinner OXFORD — The Twin Town Nature Club will meet for a Founders Day potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the Oxford Congregational Church. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call John Crumpton […]