About 17 children from The West Paris Early Learning Center at the West Paris Legion walked to the town office to see and sit inside a fire truck, downhill derby cars and more. Town Manager Joy Downing organized the event and gave out gift bags to each child.
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Brothers keep busses safe for Bethel area schoolchildren: under the hood and behind the wheel
Zach and Sam Hartzell are RideSource mechanics and drivers, who keep SADD-44 and other area busses safe for schoolchildren.
The Week in Photos: April 19-25, 2025
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Two arrested during drug raid in South Paris
Because the occupants of the home were considered dangerous, police said, the Maine State Police Tactical Team assisted as the home was entered and the suspects arrested.
Oxford County sheriff’s deputy resigns nine days after arrest
An Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy resigned his position April 3 after a March 26 arrest in violation of a protective order.
Several Bethel area residents attend ‘Hand’s Off’ protest in S. Paris
The demonstration was one of more than 1,200 nationwide. People opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s actions, including issues related to the economy and human rights as well as government downsizing.
In photos: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
South Paris talk to cover harbingers of spring March 28
The presentation will be hosted by the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District.
Take a break from winter with McLaughlin’s March lecture series
PARIS — Each Wednesday over the next month McLaughlin Garden and Homestead will preview spring pursuits for gardeners eager to start their 2025 planting and planning season. People can attend in person or through live-stream Zoom presentations. Each session runs from 4-5 p.m. Online attendees may access the conference link for each session from McLaughlin […]
West Paris church plans March worship services
Services include ‘The Story of the Prodigal Son’ and ‘A time to sow and a time to reap.’