Marcia and Dave Nelson of Oxford stand behind the counter at Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ in 2015. NORWAY – The Planning Board held a pre-site plan application review hearing Thursday evening at the Norway Town Office for a South Paris restaurant looking to move to Main Street in Norway. Marcia Nelson, who co-owns Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ […]
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Nested doll-painting workshop
SOUTH PARIS — A Matryoshka nested doll-painting workshop will be held all day July 30 at the Moore Park Art Show. Led by award-winning Russian artist Marina Forbes, the workshop is designed for adults, teens and families with children age 6 and up. This is a unique opportunity to expand cultural horizons through hands-on creation of an […]
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Marilyn J. Fountain
WILTON — On Thursday, May 11, Marilyn Judkins Fountain, 58, passed forward after her most courageous battle with cancer in Wilton. Marilyn was born on Sept. 5, 1958, in Waco, Texas, the second of three sisters born to John and Myrtle (Mason) Judkins of South Paris. Marilyn’s career included utilizing her professional bookkeeping talents with […]
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McLaughlin Garden blooming for 20th anniversary
PARIS — With McLaughlin Garden and Homestead’s 20th anniversary just around the corner, big plans are underway to not only celebrate the site’s past two decades, but its future. The official anniversary of the nonprofit is Sunday, April 23, but the party will be held in late May during the annual Lilac Festival when visitation to […]
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Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students place at DECA state conference
PARIS — More than a dozen Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students placed at the DECA state conference March 2 and 3 in Portland. First- and second-place finishers qualify to compete at the International Career and Development Conference in Anaheim, California, April 26-29. The winners are: First-place winners: Ryland VanDecker, Automotive Services Marketing; Laura Valeri, Food […]
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Fox School purchase agreement extended one year
PARIS — At Avesta Housing’s request, selectmen agreed to extend the purchase and sale agreement on the Mildred M. Fox School by one year so the nonprofit can fill a $90,000 funding gap. At the Feb. 27 selectmen meeting, Town Manager Vic Hodgkins informed the board of the request to extend the agreement for the historic […]
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Alfred J. Richard
1921 – 2017 SOUTH PARIS — Alfred J. “Al” Richard, 95, formerly of Mexico, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. He was born Nov. 11, 1921, one of 10 children to Wilfred and Ida (LeMay) Richard in Newry. Al proudly served his country during World War II in […]
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Vieno M. Glines
1922 – 2017 AUBURN —Vieno Marion Glines, 94, of South Paris passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Hospice House. She was born in South Paris on Aug. 13, 1922, the daughter of Charles and Alma Ruuska Whitman. She graduated from Paris High School in 1941 where she played basketball. Vieno married Donald […]
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New U.S. Cellular store in South Paris
SOUTH PARIS — U.S. Cellular has moved to a new retail store at 156 B Main St. The store was built with state-of-the-art features that make shopping for the latest smartphones, tablets and accessories easier. Updates include an expanded device discovery zone, a connected devices engagement counter and a lounge. It has a large showroom […]
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Gov. Paul LePage to hold town hall in Paris on Wednesday
PARIS — Gov. Paul LePage will host his next town hall forum at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. LePage will discuss a range of reforms, including reducing income taxes, cutting energy costs, reducing […]