WEST PARIS — Margaret Marston, 78, of Hartford died Tuesday, July 9 at Ledgeview Living Center. She was born in West Paris, June 28, 1935, the daughter of Willard and Elizabeth Farr. She graduated from West Paris High School in 1954 and married George Marston in June 19, 1955. She had been the head cook […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on July 8 were as follows: first, Rosemarie and Tom Goodwin; second, Richard Balian and Bailey Geeslin; third, Mary Trafton and Luke Merry; fourth, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; first in B, Richard Balian and Bailey Geeslin; second, Larry Fortier […]
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Well done – Area students earn degrees
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Michelle Leanne Luncsford graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on May 10. Michelle received her degree in sociology with a concentration in environmental issues and globalization. After graduation, she moved to the Washington D.C. Metro Area with her fiance, Christopher Doubet. Luncsford is the daughter of Samuel […]
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West Paris Historical Society: July 15 potluck, meeting topic is hobos, trains
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society had 18 in attendance at its June meeting. Guest Rodney Abbott read patriotic poems from years gone by and Elaine Emery played patriotic songs from far away. Annual dues are now due. Money calendars will be sold in July. The drawing will be held on July 27 […]
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Dance with Jones Band PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 13, 20 and 27, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost is $5. Finnish Center open Sundays WEST PARIS — An open house will be held from 2 […]
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Business booms in West Paris
WEST PARIS — Doug Nash slowly pushed his shopping cart, trying to take in every cracker, snapper, rocket and missile filling the aisles of AAH Fireworks. “This is like clothes shopping for girls,” Nash of Turner said as he pushed his already full cart through the shop at 52 Penley Ave. in West Paris. “I […]
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Summer Meals programs kick off
OXFORD HILLS/MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16’s Food Service Department and St. Joseph’s College provide free meals to children and teens age 18 and under during the summer through the Summer Food Service Program, also known as Summer Meals. Families are encouraged to come to the kickoff events to learn more about the program in their […]
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Military notes
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Marine Corps Pvt. Robert G. Bissonnette Jr., son of Lori J. and Robert G. Bissonnette of Harrison, and Marine Corps Pvt. Edward W. Quasnitschka, son of Linda S. and Gregory P. Grinnell of Bridgton, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. […]
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Oxford Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Kay House, 73 Pleasant St. All members and those interested in history are welcome. The entertainment will be presented by Glenda Drapeau, Oxford librarian. Glenda will present the history of the Oxford Library. Refreshments will […]