WEST PARIS — The disappearance of a 53-foot shipping container from the old Penley Mill property in West Paris is being investigated as a theft by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. According to Chief Deputy Hart Daley, the trailer was last seen at a drop yard on the property three weeks ago, but its disappearance […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris lists December worship services
WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris invites the public to its December Sunday services, presented with a combination of guest speakers and Worship Service Committee members. Services are at 9 a.m. with refreshments following. Dec. 1, “Advent and the Art of Waiting.” Advent season is when Christians await the baby who brings the […]
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Duplicate Bridge Club results OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met Nov. 22 in the rec. building, where an eight table Mitchell movement was enjoyed. Finishing first in flight A N/S were Eleanor and Lindy Wigton (Lewiston), who also were first in flights B and C; second, Nancy Farmer (Norway) and Mike Newsom (Norway); […]
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Local schools celebrate Walk to School Day
NORWAY — Two local elementary schools joined schools around the world on Oct. 9 to celebrate International Walk to School Day. Several Walking School Buses transported scores of students safely to Rowe Elementary School in Norway and Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris. A Walking School Bus is a group of students walking to […]
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‘Music For a Sunday Afternoon’ PARIS — The second annual “Music For a Sunday Afternoon” concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street. There will be selections played on the 101-year-old classic Moller pipe organ and ends with a singalong and an “Organ Blaster” piece […]
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West Paris junkyard fire ruled accidental
WEST PARIS — A fire at West Paris Metals last week is being ruled accidental by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, but the cause has not been determined. Although investigators were unable to find out what started the fire, sparks from cutting apart pieces of scrap metal at the yard has been ruled out as a […]
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Harvest supper aids Smile Fund BETHEL — A community harvest supper will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at West Parish Congregational Church UCC, 32 Church St. Menu includes baked ham, baked beans and all the fixings. Cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit the Smile Fund, a dental program for adults in the […]
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Shoebox gifts: Collection sites open for global Christmas project
LISBON FALLS — With holiday supplies already covering the store shelves, Lisbon Falls individuals, families, churches and groups are working to make Christmas a reality for needy kids around the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement. Operation Christmas Child is ramping up as residents prepare to collect […]
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Junkyard fire investigation continues
WEST PARIS — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the cause of a fire at West Paris Metals on Tuesday, according to West Paris Fire Chief Norm St. Pierre. Investigators are not ruling out the possibility that someone could have entered the yard and started the fire, which was reported about an hour after […]
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West Paris approves junkyard permits
WEST PARIS — Permits for two scrap metal businesses were approved by selectmen during their meeting Oct. 24. The town requires the businesses, West Paris Metals and Mason Restoration and Auto Parts, to apply for automobile graveyard/junkyard permits annually. On Monday, Town Manager John White said selectmen, the fire chief and code enforcement officer toured the junkyards […]