JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Samantha M. Bickford graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who […]
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Faye S. McDonald
AUBURN — Faye S. Bumpus McDonald, 75, of South Paris, passed away Sunday, March 18, at Bolster Heights. She was born in Porter on June 9, 1942, the daughter of Hebert L. and Sylvia Mills Smith. She attended Porter and Paris schools and had been a homemaker all of her life. She was married to Richard […]
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Albert LeBaron Card
AUGUSTA — Albert LeBaron Card, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 6. Albert, a native of South Paris, was an outstanding athlete who enjoyed a career as a teacher and coach, and as a baseball umpire and basketball referee. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Ross Card, and a brother, Dr. C. Seymour Card. He […]
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Walter L. Dubeau
SOUTH PARIS — Walter L. Dubeau, 79, passed away Sunday, March 4, at the Maine Veterans’ Home. He was born Sept. 14, 1938, to Ernest A. and Stella M. (Dion) Dubeau. Walter served in the United States Army from 1956-1959. Walter was a truck driver for Lily, Grondin, Ryder and Northeast Paving. He worked for the […]
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Virginia "Ginny" Cole
SOUTH PARIS — Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Cole, 97, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the Market Square Health Care Center in South Paris. She resided on Clark Street in Bethel for many years. Born in Skowhegan on May 2, 1920, at her parents’ home of many years on Beech Street. She was a daughter of B. […]
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Moore Park Makers Fair seeking exhibitors, vendors
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 and younger and people 80 and older. Applications are available for artists, crafters, machinists, fisherman, mechanics, seamstresses, graphic designers, writers, painters, jewelers, chefs and others for the July 28 […]
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Swingin' Bears hosting an evening of square dancing fun
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club will host an evening of dance, featuring Denise Carbonell and Al Hipkins, from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. Carbonell, of Sanford, is the caller for the Alfred Square Dance Club and will call a Mainstream and […]
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What You Need to Know: Oxford County Commission
Oxford County Commission meeting Feb. 20, 2018 Commissioners Office, South Paris Veterans Court What happened: District Attorney Andrew Robinson said he is attempting to start a veterans court in the region to work with individuals who have served their country and are dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues. What it means: The court would […]
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William "Bill" R. Gilbert
SOUTH PARIS — William “Bill” Rosario Gilbert, 76, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Market Square Health Care Facility, following a long illness. He was born Nov. 28, 1941, in Lewiston, the son of Edward and Anna (Dionne) Gilbert. He attended Lewiston schools and was a member of the Maine National Guard. He was a member of […]
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Busiest day of the year
Florist Laureen Bean hands a vase with roses to John Allen on Wednesday afternoon at Littlefield Flowers & Gifts in South Paris. Bean said Valentine’s Day is the shop’s busiest day every year, and that the store had three employees delivering flowers throughout the Oxford Hills. (Matthew Daigle/Sun Journal)