PARIS — The Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association will present the murder-mystery dinner show “Marriage Can Be Murder” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, at the First Congregation Church. The feature of the evening is the marriage of Lisa and Michael. But wedding planner Alphonse has to contend with a groom who forgets […]
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Well done – Kathleen Mingle
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Kathleen B. Mingle of South Paris was named as a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2011 semester at Clarkson University. Mingle is a sophomore biomolecular science major.
Rehearsals to begin Tuesday for Christmas for Teens/Responsible Pet Care show
PARIS — Rehearsals for the 2011 Christmas for Teens Benefit Show will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 20 and continue on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School music room. The choral group is open to grades 6-12 and community adults. This year the Responsible Pet Care Animal Shelter Show […]
Harvey is veteran of month
PARIS — Veteran of the Month at the Maine Veterans’ Home, William “Bill” Harvey was born on July 23, 1935 in Boston. He grew up in Braintree, Mass., and graduated high school in Marshfield, Mass. Harvey enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July of 1956. He was an Aviation Cadet, 3rd Class One Stripe […]
Hamlin Library announces new materials
PARIS — The following are new materials at the Hamlin Memorial Library, South Paris. Adult fiction: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline; A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness; The Paris Wife by Paula McLain; The Butterfly’s Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe; Prophecy by S. J. Parris; Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson; […]
Norway man takes plea deal on morning before sexual assault trial
PARIS — A Norway man pleaded guilty to a sex charge Monday morning just before his trial was scheduled to begin. David W. McDaniels, 51, faced four charges of gross sexual assault. In a plea bargain, the charges were dismissed and McDaniels pleaded guilty to one charge of unlawful sexual contact, a Class D offense. […]
Celebration Barn: Season will wrap up with ‘show that feels like a party’
PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater will wrap up its 40th anniversary season on Saturday, Oct. 1, with music by Tricky Britches and The Ale House String Band. In addition, there will be acts by Fritz Grobe, Amanda Huotari and surprise guests. Tricky Britches is a high-energy string band from Portland. It has progressed from heel-stomping, […]
Norway man takes plea deal on morning before sexual assault trial
PARIS — A Norway man pleaded guilty to a sex charge Monday morning just before his trial was scheduled to begin. David W. McDaniels, 51, faced four charges of gross sexual assault. In a plea bargain, the charges were dismissed and McDaniels pleaded guilty to one charge of unlawful sexual contact, a Class D offense. […]
Paris resident celebrates 102 years
PARIS – Longtime resident Phemie Russell gathered with family and friends on July 21 at the Market Square Health Care Center and celebrated her 102nd birthday. She was surrounded by three generations of family members who traveled from around the state to be a part of the celebration. The dining hall was full as residents […]
Leo Estes is veteran of month
PARIS — Maine Veterans’ Home recognizes Leo Estes as the veteran of the month. Estes was born on Dec. 14, 1919, in West Paris at his parent’s house. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in March of 1956 and he served during World War II in Europe, England, Germany and Italy. While stationed in England […]