RUMFORD — A Rumford writer will do a book reading and signing of her first novel, “Lonely Specks,” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20. Author Shellie Léger will hold the event at Gone Loco cafe at No View Farm at 855 South Rumford Road in South Rumford. “It is a really well-written book,” cafe owner […]
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West Paris selectmen transfer $100,000 to pay bills
WEST PARIS — Selectmen agreed to draw $100,000 from a reserve account to pay the bills for June until tax revenue is received. At their meeting Thursday night, selectmen agreed to appropriate the funds from the undesignated account to the town’s checking account at the request of Town Manager John White, who said the town […]
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He-Men called to West Paris for Old Home Days
WEST PARIS—Some might say that Dicky Brown is the toughest guy in Oxford Hills. After all, he took the He-Man title two years running. That may change on Friday night when, as part of West Paris Old Home Days, the He-Man Competition pits man against man once again. But this time, on a more difficult […]
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Photo exhibit shows logging in Western Maine
WEST PARIS — Many people in the West Paris community and the Western Oxford Hills are able to share that their father, grandfathers and even their fathers, were part of the great logging heritage of this area. As part of its yearlong commitment to “Celebrating the Maine Woods,” and with the generous help of the […]
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Lawyer for Kristina Lowe files for new trial, hearing
PARIS — A lawyer for Kristina Lowe has filed a motion for a testimonial hearing in an initial appeal of guilty verdicts on two counts of manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed two teenagers in 2012. Lowe, 21, of Oxford also was found guilty May 22 of leaving the scene of an accident. A […]
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Dollar General plans to open store in West Paris
WEST PARIS — Discount retailer Dollar General is mulling opening a store at the corner of routes 26 and 219. A spokesperson said Tuesday that the company is reviewing a plan to build a 9,100-square-foot store on 2.15 acres in the village area. “This one is not at the green-light stage,” Dollar General spokesperson Dan […]
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West Paris man preparing for death-defying endurance race
WEST PARIS — Google the phrase “you may die” and you find a link to the Spartan Race Blog. Sign up for a Spartan Race, and you sign a release that includes the phrase, “I may die.” Thousands enter and finish marathon races, tough mudders, ironman races and even ultramarathons, but only the few, the […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris June worship services
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. during July and August. “Blessing […]
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Bethel Senior Citizens Club BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Alliance Church, across from Telstar, for its meeting and luncheon. The menu is a variety of summer salads and rolls for those who wish to make a sandwich. Cost is $10. Reservations must be […]
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Snowy owl has a hoot in West Paris
WEST PARIS— Rumor of the snowy owl spread quickly. Inside Western Maine Steel in West Paris, MaryAnne Knowlton could see cars pulling off onto the shoulder of Route 26, blinkers flashing a warning as tractor-trailers about their business roared by, oblivious to the spectacle. She didn’t blame them, even when a procession of cars lined […]