WEST PARIS — Bob Hand, director of PACE Paramedic Service and West Paris Fire Chief Troy Billings were present at the December 13 meeting of the West Paris board of Selectmen to answer questions regarding First Responder Certification within the West Paris Fire Department. Hand informed the board that many towns have first responders through […]
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Combating absenteeism that leads to failure
WEST PARIS – The Board of Selectmen is expected to fill a vacancy on the SAD 17 Board of Directors at its meeting on December 13. The vacancy was created by the SAD 17 board’s decision on December 3 to declare a vacancy. Town Manager Wade Rainey said at least one person has expressed an […]
Veterans home holds mitten drive for students
The staff at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris as part of their Community Involvement Committee recently took up a collection of mittens for the school children at the Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris. The school has expressed an ongoing need for mittens (as well as other warm clothing like hats and […]
SAD 17 director indicted in Kennebec County theft case
School Administrative District 17 director and former Selectman Toby S. Whitman was indicted Thursday by a Kennebec County grand jury on a charge of theft by misapplication of more than $10,000 worth of property. The theft, which is being investigated by Lisa Byers of the Maine Forest Service, took place between Jan. 1, 2016, and […]
Tuba ensemble to perform in West Paris
The tuba ensemble Low Commotion will present a concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the First Universalist Church of West Paris. Low Commotion, which was formed in 2013, is an ensemble of euphoniums (tenor tubas) and full-sized tubas. The group performs several concerts each year at senior living centers, veterans homes, churches and libraries. […]
Kids' Korner recipient of Community Concepts diaper drive
WEST PARIS — Kids’ Korner at the First Universalist Church of West Paris is a recipient of the first Community Concepts diaper drive that collected more than 17,000 diapers as of Sept. 29. Kids’ Korner collects and distributes, free of charge, new and gently used clothing for infants and toddlers. It is open the first and […]
West Paris church announces November worship services
WEST PARIS — Worship services have been announced for November at The First Universalist Church of West Paris, Sundays at 9 a.m., with refreshments following the service. Nov. 4, “Gratitude, the Key to Happiness” led by The Reverend Fayre Stephenson. According to author Anne Lamott, “Thanks” is one of the three essential prayers. The other two […]
Tri-Town Rescue to close Nov. 30
WEST PARIS — Tri-Town Ambulance and Emergency Rescue Service will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 30, ending service to Sumner and West Paris, Deputy Chief Darryl Rugg said this week. Rugg said the closure is fallout from the closure of Ledgeview Living Center on Route 26 in West Paris earlier this month. The independently operated […]
Hilda R. Wild
RUMFORD — Hilda R. Wild, 84, of West Paris passed away Friday, Sept. 7, at Rumford Community Home. She was born in Shelburne, N.H., on Sept. 27, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Leota Corriveau Wild. For many years, she had been employed in the laundry at Ledgeview Living Center. She was an active member of […]
West Paris library hosting Let's Talk About It
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Public Library 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 series begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the library, 226 Main St., and continues Thursdays through […]