The Maine Public Utilities Commission has voted to terminate the investigation into the West Paris Water District. It also recommended that the state Attorney General’s Office not investigate the acts and practices of the current and former board of trustees. PUC Chairman Mark Vannoy and Commissioner R. Williamson voted Aug. 16 to terminate the investigation; […]
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Betty A. McAfee
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Miss Betty A. McAfee of West Paris and formerly of Rumford for many years, were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at St. John Cemetery, Rumford, with Pastor Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Arrangements were under the care of Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
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Police catch Mexico burglary suspect
Heith Bernard (Submitted photo) BETHEL — A West Paris man suspected in 10 burglaries over 18 days since late July was located and arrested on warrants Tuesday afternoon in Bethel, according to Chief Roy Hodsdon of the Mexico Police Department. Hodsdon said an arrest warrant had been issued Friday for Heith Bernard, 41, who was wanted […]
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West Paris nursing home to close Oct. 9
WEST PARIS — An independently operated nursing home has given its residents and staff 60 days to relocate after announcing Thursday that it would be shutting its doors after 46 years. Roger Wilday, business manager for Ledgeview Living Center, said it has become impossible to “continue to pay our employees underneath the current reimbursement system […]
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West Paris man accused of attacking mother, grandfather with hatchet
PARIS — A West Paris man was arrested Saturday on charges he attacked his mother and grandfather with a hatchet. Kelsey Paul, 24, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, each punishable by up to 10 years in prison. According to an arrest affidavit written by Oxford County Deputy Joseph Correia, he received a […]
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Mahoosuc Community Band to perform summer concert
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Community Band is now 24 years old and preparing for a summer concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13,at West Parish Congregational Church UCC, 23 Park St. The band, initially called Mahoosuc Music Makers, started in 1994 when Ellen Whitney and Rhonda Buker noticed the lack of a local band in […]
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Gala to benefit West Paris Fire Association
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Fire Association is selling tickets for its first annual fundraising gala that will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the TL Bar. Tickets are just $50 per couple or $30 a person. The evening will feature the music from the local band Late Night Selfies, silent auction, […]
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Maine teachers visit Agnes Gray outdoor classroom
WEST PARIS — Profound, wonderful, fantastic, amazing. These are only a few of the words that some 15 educators from across Maine used to describe the Agnes Gray Elementary School’s outdoor classroom. The teachers, from all grade levels, came from Ashland, Old Town, Standish, Gray-New Gloucester and other school districts across the state, along with educators […]
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West Paris derby season beginning
Riders take off during a West Paris Downhill Derby last year. This year’s season starts on Saturday, July 14. Registration will be from 9 to 10 a.m., and racing will start at 10:30 a.m. Those ages 7 to 14 are welcome to participate. Some derby cars are available to use. Helmet and sneakers are required. […]
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Clara Stetson Milligan
WEST PARIS — Clara Stetson Milligan went from this life to life with the Lord Jesus in heaven on Thursday, June 28. She was a resident of Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris. She was born Sept. 9, 1923, at her grandmother’s house in Buckingham, Fla. She is the daughter of Dave Lee Flint and Cora […]