In addition to providing a fun, family-friendly, sober event for the community, proceeds from the festival will go toward the creation of a multipurpose room at Ripple Retreat.
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Paris-area’s school budget got voted down. What happens next?
Municipal and county spending is also up across Maine, but voters seem to be targeting public education to send a message about taxpayer-supported budget restraint.
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West Paris poet releases new anthology
Dennis Camire started the nonprofit Maine Poetry Central, which worked to establish the Portland Poet Laureate Program in 2007, oversaw and curated it for a decade, and he hosts poetry events at Obscura Café and Drinkery in Lewiston and the Gem Theater in Bethel.
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Rep. Jared Golden demands answers on 3-year West Paris post office closure
Golden cites USPS ‘lack of transparency and communication’ regarding the stated reopening of the West Paris facility, which was expected last month.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Unofficial state election results in Oxford Hills
Only two of SAD 17’s sending towns voted in favor of SAD 17’s $53 million budget, Norway and Otisfield.
Posted inElection 2024, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school budget turned down by a margin of 610 votes
The tally from the eight towns was 1,236 yes and 1,846 no.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Oxford Hills
Potentially live grenade discovered at West Paris home
The device was identified as an Mk 2 grenade, commonly known as a ‘pineapple grenade,’ which was introduced by the U.S. military in 1918.
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West Paris church plans Rhubarb Festival for June 8
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris is set to hold its annual Rhubarb Festival from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the 208 Main St. church. The festival will include homemade rhubarb and strawberry rhubarb pies, cakes, cookies and fresh rhubarb, all prepared by church members and friends for this fundraiser. […]
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Maine School Administrative District 17 approves 2024-25 school placement plan for West Paris elementary students
Most students are expected to attend Paris Elementary School. Hebron Station School will be an option for Paris and West Paris students living along Hebron’s bus route roads. Some parents may opt to send their children to Guy E. Rowe School in Norway.
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West Paris church announces June services
Sumner worship services are also scheduled for July and August.