SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Amber L. Duguay of Mexico received a Juris Doctor degree from Western New England University on May 17. — BEVERLY, Mass. — Patricia DeFosse, the daughter of Mary T Rice-DeFosse of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list for spring 2014 at Endicott College. Patricia is a senior majoring in business […]
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Tri-Town receives funding to purchase new ambulance
WEST PARIS — The Tri-Town Ambulance and Emergency Rescue Service has been awarded a $3,000 grant and a $17,000 loan from the USDA Rural Development’s Community Facility Loan and Grant program to purchase a new ambulance. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, announced the ambulance service award that will allow Tri-Town Rescue […]
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Well done – Student achievements
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Anna C. Snook of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude from Boston College at its 138th commencement on May 19. Snook, who majored in sociology and environmental studies, is the daughter of Cathy and Ed Snook, and a graduate of Cheverus High School. — NASHVILLE — Meghan […]
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Library to host talk on logging history
WEST PARIS — Have you had an opportunity to see the old logging photos at the West Paris Library? These wonderful old photos, graciously shared by the Bethel Historical Society, will be on display until the end of August. On Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m., the library will feature the photos and a talk […]
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Detective testifies she was alone interviewing Kristina Lowe
PARIS — Maine State Police Detective Lauren Edstrom testified at a mistrial hearing Tuesday that she was alone in a separate room interviewing driver Kristina Lowe hours after a high-speed crash that killed two West Paris teens in 2012. Edstrom told Lowe’s attorney, Chelsea Peters, no mention of the accident was made prior to her […]
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Testimony in acquittal of manslaughter charges expected to begin Tuesday
PARIS — Maine State Police Officer Lauren Edstrom is expected to testify in Oxford County Superior Court on Tuesday in a hearing to overturn manslaughter charges against 21-year old Kristina Lowe. Trooper Edstrom, a detective with Major Crimes, will be called to testify two weeks before the bulk of the hearing on July 31 because […]
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SAD 17 marks School Lunch Hero Day
OXFORD — Every school in SAD 17 celebrated School Lunch Hero Day in May. The nationwide celebration is hosted by Jarrett J. Krosiczka, author and illustrator of the popular “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series, the School Nutrition Association and Random House Children’s Books. Inspired by his own childhood school lunch hero, Jean J. Cariglia, Krosoczka […]
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Often born free, feral cats get help from West Paris woman
WEST PARIS — “If you’re off working all day, feral cats won’t make you feel guilty.” That is the sales pitch of Diane of West Paris, as she urges other animal lovers to consider adopting a feral cat from the Responsible Pet Care shelter in South Paris. Diane currently cares for 12 feral cats at […]
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Dance at American Legion Hall PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12, 19 and 26, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost is $5. Waterford Wilkins House breakfast WATERFORD — The second in a series of four summer breakfasts […]
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West Paris mulls options for town-owned, occupied homes
WEST PARIS — Town officials are mulling payment plans to resell tax-acquired homes to their former owners. The town foreclosed on three homes over the winter and their former owners continue to reside in them. Town Manager John White said it would be ideal to sell the homes back to their owners rather than force […]