• Eben B. Bemis, 57, of 558 Union Hill Road, Stow, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 6:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in Stow, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Scott D. Dutcher, 52, of 1483 North Road, Gilead, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 5:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, in Gilead, by […]
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Small crowd gathers in South Paris to request MSAD 17 superintendent resign
About a dozen parents, students and other community members gather Sunday in front of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School to call for Monica Henson, the superintendent in Maine School Administrative District 17, to quit.
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Woman spends 19 years paying it forward with random acts of kindness
Rita Durgin has performed hundreds of small acts to friends, co-workers and strangers since her 30th birthday.
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NH university recognizes local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2021 fall president’s list. They include Christopher Poole of Greene, Hailey Martlock of Lewiston, Tara White of Rumford, Ashlee Wilson of Sabattus, Isaac Dean of Mechanic Falls, Russell Seams of South Paris, Julia Spaulding of Auburn, Samantha Fox of Lovell, Claudia […]
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NH university names local president’s list students
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Plymouth State University has named 870 students to the school’s 2021 fall semester president’s list. Local students include Jaylin Cloutier of Lewiston, Emily Wallace of Harrison, Megan Verrill of Auburn, Anna Dodge of Litchfield, Ellery Hunt of Bridgton, Lydia Pinard of Gray, Concetta Stewart of Gray, Jessica Turner of South Paris, Madelin […]
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Oxford County group to discuss natural resource priorities
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County USDA Local Working Group plans to meet virtually from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 19, via Zoom. The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service invite the public to attend. The local working group will provide recommendations for the 2023 Environmental Quality Incentives […]
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Oxford County farm agency announces committee election results
SOUTH PARIS — Toby Whitman of West Paris was elected to represent his local administrative area during the recent county committee election, according to the Oxford County U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. Dana Lowell of Buckfield will serve as the first alternate. “County Committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations […]
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Bethel woman faces felony theft charge
Lori T. Swain pleaded not guilty after an indictment by the Oxford County grand jury.
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Agriculture department aims to expand conservation partnerships
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to bring in new types of partners and ultimately expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for the nation’s agricultural producers and private landowners. In direct response to feedback from state agencies, Tribes, nonprofits and other groups, USDA has updated […]
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West Paris church announces January worship services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris plans services at 9 a.m. Sundays at 208 Main St. Masks are to be worn during the worship service, but congregants can sing to the music of Tom Coolidge. Jan. 2, “What’s Past Is Prologue,” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. The church will consider […]