WEST PARIS — Claiming town officials have been unresponsive to his repeated requests to improve fire safety in the town, fire Chief Norm St. Pierre submitted his resignation March 18. On Monday, St. Pierre said he has agreed to rescind his resignation from the force, but a final decision on whether to leave the department […]
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Oxford Hills School District announces kindergarten screening
OXFORD — Oxford Hills School District is holding kindergarten screening at all elementary schools. Children must be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 15. Parents should note the schedule below and call the school in the town in which they reside to schedule an appointment. Availability is limited for pre-K in most towns. […]
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Legion Riders plan tween dance MECHANIC FALLS — American Legion Riders Post 150 will hold a Tween Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 28, at 41 Elm St. The dance is for grades 4-6. There will be contests, snacks and door prizes. DJ will be Just Kendra. The cost is $5. Lewiston Bridge […]
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Scouts to conduct food drive
LEWISTON — The Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America will participate in the annual scouting for food event. The scouts in the Abnaki district will distribute door hangers with the information about the food drive on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23. They will return to the homes they left the door hangers […]
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Agnes Gray, Hebron Station principal receives national honor
WEST PARIS — SAD 17 elementary school Principal Melanie Ellsworth has won the National Distinguished Principals Award for Maine, it was announced Monday. “Our school is getting this award because of all of you,” Melanie Ellsworth, principal of the Agnes Gray and Hebron Station elementary schools, told more than 100 students and staff in a […]
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West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS — The Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesday of each month. West Paris residents are invited to come once a month. Spurrs Corner […]
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West Paris selectmen weigh options for damaged truck
WEST PARIS — Selectmen are still discussing what to do with a town plow truck that was damaged in a crash in January. On Friday, Town Manager John White said the town’s insurance carrier has determined that the damage done to the 2001 Sterling qualifies it as a total loss. Selectmen discussed options for the […]
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Yoga series begins March 12 BRIDGTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will present “Yoga Nidra: Deep Guided Relaxation,” a four-part yoga series, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning March 12 at The Old Town Hall. The weekly sessions will offer participants an opportunity to unwind and enjoy a […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris lists March worship services
West Paris — Worship services at the First Universalist Church of West Paris are thought-provoking, sprinkled with humor, and always inspirational. All are welcomed to attend, Sundays at 9 a.m. followed by refreshments. Services are presented with a combination of guest speakers and Worship Service Committee members. March 9, “Comparing/Contrasting ‘Amazing Grace’ and Our Seven […]
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Little Androscoggin River watershed fish barrier inventory completed
A stream crossing and dam inventory to assess fish passage barriers in the Little Androscoggin River watershed has been completed. The work was partially funded by grants from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund and Corporate Wetland Restoration Partnership. Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund is funded by proceeds from a dedicated […]