Mark Penley, 49, of Peru is charged in the shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend, Heather Bickford, and Dana Hill at Hill’s apartment in Paris on New Year’s night.
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Community Center raising money for new roof
The historic community center seeks a new roof so it can host events during the winter months.
Fire destroys Paris house; no injuries reported
Chief Jon Longley said that no people or animals were injured at the structure fire on 534 Mount Mica Road. Departments from seven towns responded to the fire.
VFW recognizes student essay winners
A banquet was held for the winners of their Patriotic Essay Contests on Feb. 3.
Art, courts and the legacy of Harry Cochrane
Harry Cochrane, a Monmouth man renowned for his murals throughout New England, also painted three murals for the courthouses in Rumford, South Paris and Auburn. Although he first painted them nearly 100 years ago, their grandeur and detail still impresses to this day.
Fox School transitions to senior housing in Paris
Former students and staff sought to provide memories of the Mildred M. Fox School as it transitions to senior housing in Paris.
The third lecture in McLaughlin Garden series to be held March 6
The third of six lectures in the series features guest speaker Donna Anderson.
Bird’s-eye view of Oxford County Courthouse construction
The $9.52 million project is expected to be completed in May 2020.
Paris sidewalks to be cleared overnight
At the Paris Selectboard meeting on Feb. 25, the town addressed road clean-up on Main Street and the Police Department’s budget.
Paris sidewalks to be cleared overnight
The Highway Department will soon be working from 3 to 7 a.m. clearing away snow.