WEST PARIS — Dr. Monica Henson, superintendent of SAD 17, and Carrie Colley, SAD 17 chief financial officer, attended the West Paris Board of Selectman meeting Thursday, Dec. 9, to discuss the finances of the district. Henson made it clear the financial health of school is well and announced the district should be getting around […]
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Forest classroom opens the door to learning in West Paris
A wooded hillside behind Agnes Gray Elementary School gives view of world civilizations.
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West Paris church plans December worship services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St., invites all to attend the following services at 9 a.m. Sundays. Members are wearing masks during the worship service, but still singing. • Dec. 5, “Window Reflections,” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson, and covering the Bible-based stained-glass windows in the First […]
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For veteran of reserves, service is lifetime duty
Randy Jack’s military career could have ended in 1971 with a 4F classification. Then he found a way to serve for 38 years with the Army Reserves and Air National Guard. His dedication continues in retirement with the Ring-McKeen American Legion post 151 in West Paris.
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Dangerous house brought concerns brought before selectboard
WEST PARIS — Selectman Eli White reported that a building located at 289 Bethel Road was a dangerous hazard at the Thursday, Oct. 28 West Paris Board of Selectmen. CEO and LPI Kingston Brown brought forth evidence to support this statement. The building is currently owned by Nicholas Kontos. More evidence was brought forth against […]
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West Paris church to hold holiday dessert pie fundraiser
The First Universalist Church of West Paris is planning a fundraiser in time for Thanksgiving. Those interested in purchasing dessert pies can call or email their order to Marta Clements by Saturday, Nov. 13, at 207-674-2143 or [email protected]. Pies can be picked up Wednesday, Nov. 2, between 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 208 […]
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West Paris library to offer book series on American family
West Paris Public Library plans to offer a five-book reading and discussion program, “Re-imagining the American Family,” beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, on Zoom. Librarian Jennifer Lance will be the facilitator for the program, sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council. This series offers a compilation of memoirs by contemporary American writers who imaginatively […]
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Downhill Derby winners named
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, Sept. 11, the West Paris Downhill Derby held its final race of the season. Tyce Sawyer placed first, Cameron Palmer came in second and Steven McCan placed third. Palmer, Sawyer, and McCann also were the points champions for the season with Sawyer in first place, Palmer in second place and […]
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Anything Goes winner named
WEST PARIS — Anson Dyke, 14, of Otisfield entered the vehicle he built in the West Paris Downhill Derby’s Anything Goes race held Sept. 11, he took first place. Anyone wishing to race in next summer’s event should spend some time this winter building a vehicle. The rules are simple, the vehicle must have working […]
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Getting MSAD 17 back on its financial feet
WEST PARIS — Dr. Monica Henson, Superintendent of Schools for MSAD 17, was present at the Thursday, West Paris Board of Selectman meeting. She discussed the financial state of the school. The district can receive federal funds. It lacks cash flow to send and submit. They are taking corrective action now to reimburse all transactions […]