WEST PARIS — The town will grade Ballfield Road and replace a failed culvert in a bout of spring maintenance before baseball season gets in full swing. Town Manager John White said selectmen were apprised of the road’s needs at their meeting Thursday evening and have authorized the Highway Department to begin repairs as soon as […]
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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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Oxford Hills briefs
Mexico High School Class of 1969 BETHEL — Mexico High School Class of 1969 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Funky Red Barn. All members and guests are welcome. If you plan to go, call Donna H. at 562-8287. Dances at American Legion in Paris PARIS — A dance will be […]
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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 […]