America’s system of government has been under attack from multiples sides, with groups trying to erode the fundamental principles of this republic. One such attack came during the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. When there should have been simply an examination of his interpretation of the Constitution, there was nothing more than […]
Ryan Lorrain
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R. Lorrain: Not afraid to ask questions
I encourage Paris residents to go to the polls and vote for Mike Risica for selectman on July 23. During my time on the Paris Selectboard, I had the pleasure of working with Risica through his involvement on the Budget Committee and Planning Board. He is always engaged in the process, asks well-informed questions and […]
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Paris selectmen like compromise in rural residential lot sizes
PARIS — In a straw poll at a workshop Monday night, three out of four selectmen agreed to a previously proposed compromise on the controversial rural residential lot sizes. Board of Selectmen Chairman Ryan Lorrain, Vice Chairman Robert Wessels and Selectman Janet Jamison informally agreed they could present to voters an amendment of a one-acre rural lot […]
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Familiar names on slate of candidates for Paris Board seats
PARIS — An incumbent selectman, a former police officer and two Budget Committee members are running for two open seats on the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Ryan Lorrain, Harry Sims, Janet Jamison and Michael Risica submitted nomination papers to the Town Office before the April 25 deadline. The election is scheduled for June 10. Lorrain, 26, […]