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West Paris library to host literacy series starting Oct. 20
West Paris Public Library has been awarded a Discussion Project from the Maine Humanities Council. “The Passage of Time — The Meaning of Change,” a five-book series, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the 226 Main St. library. While the American Dream portrays change as “a new beginning” and history […]
West Paris church announces October service schedule
First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its October worship services. Worship services are scheduled for 9 a.m. every Sunday at 208 Main St., West Paris, with music by Tom Coolidge, followed with coffee hour, according to a news release from Suzanne Dunham, church member. Oct. 2, “Twilight and Evening Star,” is led by […]
Sumner driver injured in rollover in West Paris
Matthew Demillo, 52, suffered a severe laceration on his head.
Mallard Marts join Rusty Lantern convenience store family
Renovations to the West Paris, Norway, Bethel and Livermore stores should be completed by late fall.
West Paris church plans September worship services
First Universalist Church of West Paris is back from its summer break with a schedule of worship services beginning Sunday, Sept. 11. Worship services are held at 9 a.m. every Sunday at 236 Main St., with music by Tom Coolidge, followed with a coffee hour, according to a news release from the church. • Sept. […]
West Paris library to host drums of West Africa Sept. 10
An interactive introduction to the drums of West Africa with Namory Keita, a master drummer from Sangbarala, Guinea, West Africa, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will be held at the West Paris Public Library at 226 Main St. in West Paris. Keita is a cultural ambassador wishing to share his […]
Face Time: Sarah Cummings — Keeping a Finnish musical tradition alive
The West Paris music teacher has written one of the few books in English on how to play the kantele, a traditional folk instrument from Finland, and teaches her middle school students how to play the string instrument.
Soapbox derby devotion: ‘It’s a great thing they do here in West Paris’
Since 1965, soapbox derby — racing homemade wooden cars down a hill — has been making memories, teaching lifelong lessons and pulling this small Oxford County town together.