Bethel Senior Citizens to meet WOODSTOCK — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Crosstone Restaurant. Lunch menu is choice of fish or chicken. Reservations must be made by July 1. Call Arlene Lowell at 824-2877 with your choice. Price of meal is $10. Patriotic musical at […]
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West Paris requests state opinion on traffic sign placement
WEST PARIS — Selectmen will seek the state’s opinion on where to place traffic signs on several town-controlled rural roads. Selectmen on Thursday night directed Town Manager John White to ask the Maine Department of Transportation for advice on whether it should place stop signs at an intersection one resident described as “dangerous.” Selectmen mulled […]
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West Paris taxes rise 8 percent
WEST PARIS — Selectmen increased property taxes by roughly 8 percent to make up for declining state revenues and increases to the budget. Overall, taxpayers will be asked to raise $1.51 million in fiscal year 2014-15. Town Manager John White estimated the average household would see a $100 increase in local taxes. “It’s a lot […]
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VFW Auxiliary plans pie sale HARRISON — The Harrison VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9328 will be selling their delicious homemade pies in front of the Harrison Village Library on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until sold out or 12:30 p.m., whichever comes first. Pies will be sold for $12 each and donation are also […]
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V. Bacon: Fond memories of West Paris
I was reading the Oxford Hills edition of the Sun Journal (June 20) and saw the picture of Doris Winslow holding a block of homemade butter for sale at the Norway Farmers’ Market. I haven’t had any homemade butter like that since Mr. and Mrs. Littlehale made it on their farm in North Paris and […]
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Six-week free lunches for kids NORWAY — The Progress Center, in conjunction with RSU 16 and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is participating in the six-week Free Summer Lunch Program. The free lunches are available for all kids, up to the age of 21, beginning Monday, June 23. Lunches will be prepared by RSU 16 […]
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Finnish dancers perform in Paris
WEST PARIS — Hundreds of people attended a recent performance of Finnish and local musicians and dancers at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Forum. “The performance by Keiketys and A’Chording to Kantele at the Forum exceeded my wildest expectations,” said Dale Piirainen of West Paris, president of the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine. “I saw […]
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Whitley running for House District 71 seat
NORWAY — Democrat Dennise Dullea Whitley of Norway has announced her candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives in District 71, which includes the towns of Norway, Waterford, West Paris and Sweden. Whitley is a Maine Clean Election candidate. Whitley credits her lifelong interest in politics to being chosen in her junior year as Norway’s […]
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Church briefs
First Universalist nears summer break WEST PARIS — June worship services will conclude services until September at the First Universalist Church of West Paris. All are welcome to attend the 9 a.m. service followed by a coffee hour. The Sumner First Universalist Church, 1148 Main St., West Sumner, will offer worship services at 11 a.m. […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]