Grover Precision of Oxford continues its support of West Paris’ Agnes Gray Elementary School by sponsoring complete Thanksgiving dinners for the families of ten students.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
For Maine snowmobile clubs, the season starts in October
Maine has about 14,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, used by an estimated 100,000 riders from here and away. A handful of volunteers from each of the 280 clubs across the state make sure the trails are safely maintained and groomed.
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First Universalist Church of West Paris announces September worship services
The First Universalist Church resumes worship services at 9 .m. Sundays following summer break. All are welcome.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Selectmen updated on Explorers Program
WEST PARIS — At an Aug. 8 meeting, Eileen Storck and Melanie Ellsworth provided an update on the West Paris Explorers Program. Storck said that in partnership with MSAD 17, the Explorers Program applied for and received a Twenty First Century Community Learning Center Grant. The grant is for $125,000 for the first year. It […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Hungry Hollow owner ready to retire at 86
WEST PARIS — Come Sept. 1, Shirley Damm will have owned and operated the Hungry Hollow Country Store, 28 Bethel Road, for 35 years. The store offers an eclectic mix of inventory, but it is an inventory that has worked for three and a half decades. Customers can find home-cooked food and fresh-baked breads, cookies […]
Posted inCommunity
West Paris Historical Society plans August meeting
Peter Stowell will explain thread spool making and there will be a potluck dinner and business meeting.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Teenager arrested in West Paris shooting
Several teenage boys were involved in an incident on Orchard Court on Tuesday night.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Police investigate report of shooting in West Paris
WEST PARIS – Multiple deputies with the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office were at the scene of a shooting on Orchard Street, according to Sheriff Chris Wainwright. Wainwright said that it was an “ongoing active criminal investigation” and that he could not provide any more information. WGME reported the scene was cleared Wednesday morning. [email protected]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
West Paris recognizes Mowatt
WEST PARIS — Hartley “Skip” Mowatt was presented a plaque in recognition of serving as the town’s Emergency Assistance Director (EMA) for 12 years at last Thursday’s select board meeting. “We are grateful for the work that you put in every year,” Selectman Dale Piirainen said. “For making sure we got a plan and that […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
West Paris sets mil rate
WEST PARIS — A tax mil rate of 19.60 recommended by Town Manager Wade Rainey was approved unanimously by selectmen at last Thursday’s meeting. The rate is 20 cents more than it was last year. Deputy Clerk Donna DiConzo was presented an appreciation plaque for her dedication to the town. DiConzo recently announced her resignation. […]