WEST PARIS — At a budget meeting Jan. 14, members discussed Fire Chief Troy Billings decision not to move forward with having per diem firefighters. Billings said the decision on nixing per diem firefighters was based on the number of personnel the department had responding during the day. “There is not a lot of time […]
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Skidder destroyed by fire in West Paris
Firefighters from West Paris and Woodstock extinguished the blaze on Snow Falls Road in less than an hour.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Coops Place closes, opens back up
WEST PARIS – At the end of December, Coops Place had its licenses pulled for seven days after an employee came into close contact with a patron without wearing a mask. A restaurant employee said a customer was checked out by another employee who was not wearing a mask and that was the reason the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Agnes Gray takes education outdoors
Last week the Advertiser Democrat dropped by Agnes Gray Elementary School to see what teacher Betsy Cooper’s third grade class was studying as it wrapped up several outdoor learning days (in the cold and the sunshine).
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Rainey to step down as West Paris town manager
He has served the town in a variety of roles for more than 30 years.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
911: Rural fire departments call for help
WEST PARIS — The West Fire Department’s recent Facebook post asking for volunteers generated lots of shares and a good bit of interest. Unfortunately, so far all the respondents live outside the response area, but Fire Chief Troy Billings did not disregard them. Instead, he sent their contact information to other chiefs with departments within […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris voters to vote on spirits, marijuana
WEST PARIS — Voters in West Paris are being asked to consider 10 referendum questions on the town’s local Nov. 3 election ballot. All questions pertain to sales and regulations of liquor, medicinal marijuana and medical marijuana. Liquor Shall this municipality authorize the State to permit the operation of agency liquor stores on days other than […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Liquor, marijuana sales hearings move quickly
WEST PARIS — Public hearings on liquor sales and marijuana ordinances generated little discussion from residents last Thursday, with both hearings wrapping up in under 10 minutes. Fewer than 15 people attended the hearings. The town will vote on two questions regarding liquor sales and eight questions on marijuana. Four of the questions focus on […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Bat found in West Paris tests positive for rabies
WEST PARIS — The Maine Center for Disease alerted town officials about a confirmed rabies case last week. A bat taken from the Bethel Road area tested positive for the virus on Sept. 8. West Paris’ animal control officer Roni-Sue Vachon announced the confirmation on the town’s Facebook community page on Sept. 10, urging residents […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Liquor, marijuana public hearing Sept. 24
WEST PARIS – Last Thursday, West Paris selectmen unanimously approved holding a public hearing on liquor sales and marijuana ordinances at the town legion hall on Thursday, September 24. The hearings will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m., following the selectboard meeting. The town will vote on two questions regarding liquor sales and eight questions on […]