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).
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Rainey to step down as West Paris town manager
He has served the town in a variety of roles for more than 30 years.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vandals destroy property at Agnes Gray
WEST PARIS — As if teachers and administrators do not have enough challenges as they prepare to open schools in the wake of COVID-19, staff at Agnes Gray Elementary in West Paris were greeted with vandalized property and an attempted break-in on Aug. 15. Two picnic tables in the school yard were torn apart and […]
Agnes Gray student donates more than $600 to school’s food pantry
Sawyer Poland raised money for Agnes Gray food pantry by selling bread he baked during distance learning.
Firefighters battle flames and heat in West Paris
State officials are investigating the cause of a shed fire that burned over 4 acres of woods Friday.