south paris maine
Celebration Barn to open season with unique presentation
‘Just Outside the Window: A Drive-Thru Performance’
Restaurants find different ways to serve diners in the pandemic
As restaurants in Androscoggin County reopen for dine-in service, some in Franklin and Oxford have had a month’s head start. We talk to 10 restaurants about grateful and “huffy” customers, unexpected crowds and worries about when their diners will come back.
South Paris author releases 21st book
South Paris author and businesswoman Patricia (Pat) Probert Gott released her 21st book “Horses, Horses, Horses,” in April. The author has been writing books for 15 years, calling upon her experience owning and riding horses as well as working as a horse wrangler in Cody, Wyoming. Many people enjoy riding horses, few understand them. Gott […]
COVID-19 a boon for pet adoptions
PARIS — A surprising trend has emerged as families have taken to sheltering at home with parents being laid off or working remotely and kids suddenly experiencing education alone. Animal shelters and rescues are closed to the public but pet adoptions and fostering have skyrocketed. Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is adopting out animals […]
Maine Machine Products purchased by out-of-state investment groups
No change in management team, employees, president says.
GoFundMe pages pop up seeking help in a COVID-19 world
People are heading to the popular fundraising site with needs and with money.
Man dies after falling through ice at Hall Pond in Paris
PARIS — A man died Saturday after falling through the ice at Hall Pond, according to Paris Fire Chief Mark Blaquiere. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. According to Paris Police Chief Michael Dailey, the 62-year-old male fell underneath the ice before rescue personnel could reach him. A 60-year-old female and […]
SAD 17 extends school closure through at least April 27
As with other districts in Maine, Oxford Hills school will not reopen until recommended by Governor Janet Mills.