Posted inObituaries

Richard ‘Dick’ Gallant

1933 – 2015 WEST PARIS — Richard “Dick” Gallant died peacefully on Sunday, April 19, at Ledgeview Living Center, where he had been a patient for 11 months. He was born on April 25, 1933, a son of Josephine and Albany Gallant. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a foreman at Boise Cascade […]

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West Paris selectmen want lower speeds, double lines for intersection

WEST PARIS — Selectmen will ask the Maine Department of Transportation to consider prohibiting cars from passing each other on Route 26 near Trap Corner Hill due to the potential danger. The request will also seek to lower the 40 mph speed limit, selectmen said Thursday evening.  While the move wasn’t prompted by complaints from residents, […]

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Briefly

The Weary Club to meet for coffee April 18 NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the clubhouse, 471 Main St., Norway, for coffee, something sweet and interesting conversation. Paris Public Library to host Patriot Day children stories PARIS — The Paris Public Library will read […]

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DECA students take home awards

SOUTH PORTLAND — Students in local marketing and hospitality programs participated and competed at the DECA Maine Conference in South Portland on March 5 and 6. The following students placed in their competitions: * Cameron Letourneau, Hebron, first place in Learn and Earn Project. * Kayla Lord and Autumn Puckett, both of South Paris, first […]

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Fee hike has West Paris examining waste-disposal contract

WEST PARIS — The town is waiting to sign a new contract for hauling waste, after the company told officials it will start charging more per ton.  A representative of Pine Tree Waste in Mechanic Falls told selectmen last week that recent changes in the recycled commodities industry have seen a substantial drop in prices paid […]

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Wayne E. Hakala

1944 – 2015 GREENWOOD — Wayne E. Hakala, 70, of Greenwood passed away on Thursday, March 26, after a two-year battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Norway Dec. 20, 1944, a son of Stanley E. Hakala and Katherine E. (Morey). He attended Greenwood City School, graduated from West Paris High School and earned a […]

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This week’s agenda

Franklin Tuesday Farmington: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Joint Selectmen and Budget Committee, 7 p.m., Livermore Elementary School cafeteria Phillips: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore Falls: Budget Committee, 5:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday Farmington: Transportation Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen’s budget workshop, 5 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: RSU […]

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Students named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students from Maine have been named to the president’s list for the fall 2014 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. Bowdoin: Silas Flewelling, Associate of Science in accounting. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Dixfield: Kaylee White, Bachelor of Science in fashion merchandising and management, Degree […]

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University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list

DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year. Highest honors Nicole Smith of Greene Jessica Ladd of Mason Township Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth Katie Harlow of Pownal Lacey Ryder of West Paris Mackenzie Hill of […]