PARIS — Because October is Domestic Violence Awareness month First Congregational Church in South Paris has invited Diane Gallagher of Safe Voices (formerly the Abused Woman’s Advocacy Project) to be Rev. Don Mayberry’s guest in a “conversational sermon” on the topic. “This will not be a dry lecture” said Mayberry, “but a spiritual message pertaining […]
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Oxford County is least healthy, survey shows
PARIS – Oxford Country remains the least healthy county in the state for the second year in a row, according to a nationwide, county by county health assessment report released late last week. The figures show a high rate for motor vehicle accident deaths, violent crimes and adult smoking in Oxford County. According to the […]
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Parent-teacher conferences set at Paris high school
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School will hold parent-teacher conferences from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. All teachers and/or teams will be having conferences at this time. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Breta Howe at 743-8914, ext. 9532 or 9500, by 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. School […]
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Paris Public Library lists new novels
PARIS — The Paris Public Library recently added the following novels to its collections. Many of the titles are also available in large print or audio CD formats. The library’s newest acquisitions, including children’s books and nonfiction, are regularly posted on the library’s web page and announced on its Facebook page. For more information, contact […]
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Sex assault hotline services announce merger
LEWISTON — Three sexual assault crisis and outreach centers in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties have merged into a single agency, according to the president of the board of directors of the new agency. Merging are the Rape Education and Crisis Hotline of Oxford County, the Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Androscoggin County and the […]
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McLaughlin gift shop to hold end-of-season sale
PARIS — McLaughlin Foundation’s gift shop, located in part of the historic barn, is a major source of much-needed income for the foundation. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9, the gift shop will feature an end-of-season sale in order to move out as much inventory as possible. […]
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Paris teen dies in ATV collision
PARIS — A 14-year-old boy died Wednesday evening when his ATV struck the back of another stopped in front of him on the side of Elm Hill Road, police Chief David Verrier said. Albert C. Roberti Jr., 14, of Elm Hill Road, died at the scene, Verrier said. The accident occurred before 5 p.m. Wednesday. […]
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Oxford principal honored in Washington
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Ted Moccia was honored last week by the Principal’s Institute in Washington, D.C., as Maine’s Principal of the Year. Moccia received the acclaim for 2011 in February by Principal’s Association Executive Director Richard Durost before hundreds of students and staff at the high school. “It was a […]
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Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education lists classes
PARIS — The following enrichment classes will be offered this fall by Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Broadband Internet service, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Customer service, with Cheryl Lord, 6-8 p.m. $35. Electrical wiring for the homeowner, with Chris Summers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $85. Intermediate bridge, with Marta Clements, 6:30-9 p.m. […]