WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris at 208 Main St. is continuing a variety of speakers and themes to use in one’s every day life during the 9 a.m. Sunday worship services. Music will performed by guitarist Davy Sturtevant at the following services. Oct. 6, “Unity and Community,” led by Bob […]
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West Paris shock: Agnes Gray boarded up
West Paris residents were shocked to find their beloved 130-year-old elementary school, Agnes Gray, boarded up as part of securing it for the coming winter. The school was abruptly closed in February when a building inspection listing numerous life safety and maintenance issues was released. Lisa McCann / Advertiser Democrat WEST PARIS — Local residents […]
Mechanic Falls woman interviewed for paranormal documentary on the Bridgewater Triangle
Describing a battle between the dark and the light side of paranormal beings, which Deb Hewins calls angels and demons, she eventually realized how to repel the negative beings, by projecting love.
West Paris cannabis shop impacts community with ‘round ups’
West Paris Provisions has raised approximately $21,000 since 2022 for Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation’s Veterans No Boundaries program by asking customers to ’round up’ their purchases to the nearest dollar.
Bethel artist paints working-class heroes
WEST PARIS — Bethel artist Ava Jackson recently completed a painting of a West Paris woodworker, Nicholas Kontos, outside of his home on Route 26, and she wants locals to enjoy it. “I spent over 250 hours painting this piece over the past four months,” Jackson said. “You sit alone, late at night, working on […]
West Paris man contributes part of yard sale proceeds to charities
Tony Carr hopes to inspire others to donate portions of their yard sales or returnable proceeds to charities or food banks.
Oxford Hills School District to offer free breakfast, lunch
All schools in the Oxford Hills School District participate in Special Provision II. This alternative provision is referred to as Provision II or SPII. All students enrolled in schools listed below may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications will not be required to receive […]
Boil water notice lifted in West Paris
Elevated copper levels have been detected but pose no “immediate risk,” according to an Aug. 14 public notice.
Meet the West Paris doctor who was an eyewitness to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination
Dr. Octavious Yates returned to West Paris, opened his medical office and practiced for 33 years.
West Paris church lists September worship services
WEST PARIS — Sunday worship services are set to resume at 9 a.m. at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St. The line up includes themes and speakers, including a poetry series and a concert series, both starting in September. Music is performed by guitarist Davy Sturtevant. Sept. 8: “Water Communion” will […]