Center for an Ecology-Based Economy brings together electric vehicles and clean energy Oct. 2
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U.S. military killed in Afghanistan honored at Moore Park, Honey Badger
Candace Jack, Paris’ parks and recreation director and police department administrative assistant, recently set up memorials to honor the service men and women killed in Afghanistan.
Western Maine Recovery Rally set for Sept. 19
The fifth annual Western Maine Recovery Rally is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 19, to bring people together to support and celebrate recovery from addiction. As part of National Recovery Month, the rally will be a show of community support for those impacted by substance use, an opportunity to learn more about addiction and recovery, and a […]
First woman licensed in Maine as a master electrician retires from a charged life
After brief careers in fields traditional for women, Pat Stanley-Beals broke the mold and became a master electrician.
Hartford man sentenced to 50 years for girlfriend’s murder
The judge said it was one of the most brutal beatings he had ever experienced as a judge and homicide prosecutor.
Animal welfare organizations receive grants
The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $282,500 in grants to 21 Maine organizations to support animal welfare, according to a news release. Local grantees include: • Humane Society Waterville Area, for the Angel Foster program, $20,000; • Franklin County Animal Shelter, for the shelter’s spay/neuter voucher program: $10,000; • Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, to support […]
Oxford Hills Chamber recognizes golf classic winners
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 35th annual Leon Truman Chamber Golf Classic, held Aug. 9 at the Norway Country Club. 1st Net ($400 NCC Pro Shop): Norway Savings Bank — Jeremy Kennison, Sheldon Rice, Dalton Rice, Mike Grass, 45; 2nd Net ($200 NCC Pro Shop): […]
Paris Cape Historical Society to host talk on State Police
SOUTH PARIS — The Paris Cape Historical Society plans to hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the 77 High St. museum. Maine State Trooper Percy Turner of Paris will be the featured speaker. His presentation will center around the first 100 years of the State Police. Percy plans to bring […]
Judge rules on motions in South Paris double murder case
The trial of Mark Penley of Peru is expected to be held in October in Oxford County Superior Court.