SOUTH PARIS — Young’s Greenhouse plans to host its first-ever Christmas Spectacular from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Young’s Greenhouse, 643 High St. Held in partnership with Moss Brook Church, the free event will include a gingerbread house contest, photos with Santa, a Christmas lights display, live Christmas carolers and hot cocoa, and cookie […]
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Community Choir of Oxford Hills to hold Christmas for Teens Benefit Show
SOUTH PARIS — The Community Choir of Oxford Hills is set to host this year’s Christmas for Teens Benefit Show at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Auditorium, 256 Main St. The show will feature music from volunteer and student choirs and other community acts. There will be a silent […]
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South Paris-based conservation district seeks new members
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District seeks new members. Soil and water conservation districts have played a vital role in environmental stewardship in the U.S. since their inception. Their history dates back to the 1930s during the Dust Bowl, a period of severe drought and massive dust storms that devastated […]
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Political demonstrations, signs in South Paris violate Maine law
No political activities can take place and no political signs can be placed in public ways within 250 feet of a polling place or absentee voting location; the Harris campaign office is located across from Paris’ voter drop-off box at 33 Main St., as were the Trump supporters, which is a 66-foot public roadway.
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South Paris man indicted in assault of off-duty officer in June
The Oxford Police reserve officer was allegedly hit by a vehicle, punched in the face and head-butted, police say.
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UMaine Extension to hold native seed sowing workshop series
Two native seed sowing workshops, offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, are set for 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Tidewater Farm, 271 Falmouth Road, in Falmouth and 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the UMaine Extension office, 9 Olson Road in South Paris. These workshops are for anyone […]
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South Paris-based conservation district offers seed sale
All orders must be received by Friday, Nov. 8.
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Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular set for South Paris Oct. 17-19
SOUTH PARIS — The 11th annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular is set for 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 17-19, at the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St. There will be more than 300 carved pumpkins and intricate displays featuring a “circus” theme. Outside, in the garden, guests will experience the displays of pumpkins and lights, […]
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High Tunnels Training Series to be offered in Oxford County
The Cooperative Extension in Oxford County is set to offer a High Tunnels Training Series in October. The workshop series is designed to introduce farmers, gardeners and agricultural enthusiasts to the fundamentals of high tunnel production. A high tunnel, also known as a hoop greenhouse or hoophouse, can be an invaluable tool for growing in […]
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Community members, advocates join together for 8th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally
About 150 community members, including some in various stages of recovery from addiction or substance use disorder, marched Sunday from The HILLS Recovery Center in Norway to Moore Park in South Paris.