WEST PARIS — The West Paris Fire Department was able to purchase a new utility terrain vehicle, or UTV, and a trailer using a $50,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. Firefighters have received training from the state related to the UTV, Town Manager Joy Downing said during the select board meeting July […]
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West Paris resident requests security cams be installed at Agnes Gray Elementary
Vandals wreaked havoc on the schools outdoor education yurt and other equipment sometime between June 27-July 1.
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West Paris holds hastily scheduled executive session
Although a public notice was posted to the town’s website and on the front door of the town office Saturday, the Advertiser Democrat was not notified of the meeting, which is required by Maine’s Freedom of Access Act, or “right to know” law.
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E. coli found in West Paris water
West Paris Water District says it expects the problem to be resolved by Aug. 1, following installation of a new reservoir roof and chlorination of the water.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
All revised Oxford-area school’s budget articles pass at validation hearing
Maine School Administrative District 17’s 2024-25 budget was approved and will be put to a referendum vote Aug. 6.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Four charged with drug, weapons offenses in West Paris
Police seized fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, over $6,000 in cash and seven firearms.
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Rain doesn’t dampen enthusiasm at ‘dry’ festival
The Music Heals Festival raised money to convert part of the event space at Ripple Retreat into a multi-purpose room that will be used for recovery meetings and holistic healing activities like yoga and reiki.
Posted inConnections
Writing workshop series for women set for West Paris library
The series will be led by Stephanie Frykholm of West Paris, a writer, craniosacral practitioner, and life coach.
Posted inConnections
Ripple Retreat hosts Music Healing Festival in West Paris
Ripple Retreat held its Bands for Recovery, Playing for Discovery at the Ripple Retreat Center in West Paris June 22. Live bands played all day and into the evening at the alcohol-free music festival. Recovery Centers from around Maine supported those in recovery or anyone interested in exploring sober living. All of the recovery centers […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris voters approve $10,000 to look into school budget practices
The money will be paid to a professional for an investigation.