SOUTH PARIS — Ashley Washington Everett left for the Happy Hunting Grounds the morning of June 2. Ashley was born Oct. 14, 1923, the second son of George W. Everett and Cora E. Bishop Everett. Living in the same house in Norway for 90 years, he spent his life devoted to everything and anything related to […]
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Allan H. Austin
RUMFORD — Allan H. Austin, 88, of Rumford died Wednesday, May 30, at the Maine Veterans Home IN South Paris. He was a resident of Franklin Street in Rumford. He was born June 23, 1929, in Mexico, the son of Elery “Doc” and Frances (Brown) Austin. Allan was a graduate of Mexico High School, class of […]
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Ralph B. Sylvester
SOUTH PARIS — Ralph B. Sylvester, 89, formerly of Auburn and Sebring, Fla., peacefully passed away Friday, May 25, at the Maine Veterans Nursing Home in South Paris. He was born in Auburn on Jan. 10, 1929, a son of the late Ashley and Frances (Thompson) Sylvester. He grew up in the Auburn area, attended local […]
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South Paris Memorial Day parade, service draws large crowd
PARIS — More than 100 people gathered for a Memorial Day parade and service Monday morning that began in front of the Oxford County courthouse and ended at the Veterans Monument at Moore Park. State Rep. Kathleen Dillingham, R-Oxford, told residents that Memorial Day is a day “to remember the men and women who died […]
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Geraldine R. Luxton
SOUTH PARIS — Geraldine Rose Luxton, 85, of West Bethel, passed away Sunday, May 13, at Market Square Health Care Center. Geraldine was born in Berlin, N.H., on June 19, 1932, to Roger (Pete) and Alice (Tatreau) Clough. Gerry grew up in the Bethel/West Bethel area. Gerry had muscular dystrophy all of her life and even […]
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Celebration Barn Theater prepares for a new season
Amanda Huotari, left, executive art director of Celebration Barn Theater in South Paris, and Pat Daniels, center, watch Steve Traficonte fill out a raffle ticket for the theater at Longley Park on Main Street in Norway. Huotari said Celebration Barn Theater’s “Saturday Night Show” series begins June 2. (Matthew Daigle/Sun Journal)
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Sharon Gray-Farris
SOUTH PARIS — Sharon Gray-Farris, 61, passed away Saturday, May 5, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 11, 1957, in Tewksbury, Mass. She is survived by her four children; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many who called her “Gram.” Sharon was a teacher at Head Start for many years. She loved to […]
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Moore Park Makers Fair seeks exhibitors, vendors
SOUTH PARIS — The Moore Park Makers Fair is seeking exhibitors and vendors to celebrate the DIY spirit of western Maine people. Booth spots are free to students 18 years old and younger and people age 80 and older. Applications must be received by June 30. Application is open to artists, crafters, machinists, fisherman, mechanics, […]
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Cat-ching up on reading
Sisters Thistle and Swift Sanford-LaForme, left, and Everett Gray, right, read to cats Wednesday afternoon at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills in South Paris. An employee at the animal shelter said staff members frequently have children visit the cats and read children’s books to them. (Matthew Daigle/Sun Journal)
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Churches holding opioid epidemic presentation
NORWAY — The Universalist Churches of Norway, West Paris and South Paris will host a presentation on the opioid crisis in Maine from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Norway church, 470 Main St. Brian Loring of Preble Street Resource Center and representatives from the Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative will share […]