PARIS — When the vehicular manslaughter trial of Kristina Lowe started Thursday morning, Assistant District Attorney Richard Beauchesne said the trial wasn’t about Lowe. It was about Rebecca Mason and Logan Dam, the two backseat passengers killed Jan. 7, 2012, when Lowe lost control of her car in West Paris and crashed into a stand […]
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Boxberry auction, spring social HARRISON — The Boxberry School’s sixth annual silent auction and spring social will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Fernwood Cove. There will be live music with Milltown Roadshow, and Sopo Co. wines and gourmet appetizers by Chef Erik Person and desserts by Anna Sysko. Live […]
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Finnish dancers to perform in West Paris
WEST PARIS — Oxford Hills will host the premiere American performance of Keiketys, a folk dance club from Kuhmo, Finland, in June. Dale Piirainen of West Paris, president of the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine, said the group of about 20 is joining 30 members of the Piirainen Family Association planning their first trip as a […]
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West Paris Public Library hosting ‘Let’s Talk About It’ Book Group
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Public Library, partnering with the Ledgeview Living Center, has been selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer “Let’s Talk About It,” a free reading and discussion group with copies of books available through the library. The program is provided by the Maine Humanities Council’s Maine Center for the […]
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West Paris man accused of shooting neighbor’s dog
WEST PARIS — A local man is charged with cruelty to animals for fatally shooting his neighbor’s dog that came onto his property, town Animal Control Officer Ozzy Hart said. Steve McCann, 45, of 31 Smith St. was given a summons to appear in a Paris court on June 12, Hart said. If convicted, McCann […]
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New toddler program at SACC, preschool OXFORD — Beginning on Sept. 1, Oxford SACC & Preschool will open a new toddler program at its facility at 89 Pleasant St. The program will now serve children 18 months to 12 years. SACC is a nonprofit community corporation with Federal Tax Exempt status registered in the State […]
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Nature Club plans potluck dinner OXFORD — The Twin Town Nature Club will begin its 91st year with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Congregational Church, 252 King St. Visitors are welcome. Bring a dish to share. For more information, call John Crumpton at 539-2902. Briar Path is opening for […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris lists May worship services
WEST PARIS — Renewal is a quality of the month of May, and the worship services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of West Paris touch on this with every worship service offered. The public is invited to join for services at 9 a.m. on Sundays. Services are presented with a combination of guest speakers and […]
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West Paris hydrants a non-issue for selectmen
WEST PARIS — Selectmen are satisfied that concerns about the town’s network of fire hydrants have been addressed, and do not intend to pursue the issue further. Following a brief meeting Thursday, selectmen Wade Rainey and Dennis Henderson said a reported meeting between the selectboard, fire chief and water district officials was never scheduled. There […]
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Canton Parks, Trails clean-up CANTON — Canton Parks and Trails clean up day is Saturday, April 26. The rain date will be May 3. Participants will meet at the Canton Heritage Park at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help. For more information call Thomas Adley, 597-2168. Free clothing giveaway NORWAY — A free clothing […]