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Area students named to Colby College dean’s list

WATERVILLE — Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2011-12 year. Samantha J. Jones, a member of the Class of 2015, is the daughter of Kirk Jones and Kathy Saarinen of Buckfield, and attended Buckfield Junior Senior High School. Charlie […]

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Bean, ham supper NORWAY — A traditional Western Maine Bean and Ham Supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. All are invited. Take out meals, as well as quarts and pints of beans will be available. The cost will be $7 for […]

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West Paris gearing up for Old Home Days

WEST PARIS — Residents will celebrate small-town life with fireworks, a parade, live music, Alumni Day, food and lots more during West Paris Old Home Days over the June 1-3 weekend. This year’s theme is  “Rediscover West Paris: The Gem of Western Maine.” A flag ceremony will kick off the event at 5 p.m. Friday […]

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Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will hold their May meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the Kay House Museum in Oxford Village. The American Legion will present the American flag etiquette. After the program a social time with coffee and light refreshments will be held. All are invited. Garden […]

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Lawyer: Teen driver wasn’t drunk or texting

LEWISTON — The lawyer representing Kristina Lowe, the driver in a fatal crash in January, said a patch of ice caused the crash that killed two teenagers, not texting or drinking. Criminal defense lawyer James Howaniec said he has proof that Lowe wasn’t texting at the time of the crash. He called on Maine State […]

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Church Women United meet PARIS — Church Women United will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 4, at the South Paris Lutheran Church. The subject of the program will be, “Listen to My Sisters – Sights and Sounds of Harmony.” Refreshments will be served. All are invited. Texas Hold ’em planned HARRISON — The Harrison […]

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Oxford teenager makes first court appearance on manslaughter charges

LEWISTON — An Oxford teen facing manslaughter charges for the deaths of two passengers in a car she crashed in January made her first appearance in court Wednesday afternoon. Kristina Lowe, 19, facing charges in the deaths of Rebecca Mason, 16, of West Paris and Logan Dam, 19, of Norway, appeared in 8th District Court via […]

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Kindergarten registration HARRISON — Harrison Elementary School is looking for children who will be five years old on or before Oct. 15. Registration and screening will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24. For an appointment, call Mrs. Fuller at 583-2357. Food Pantry at Spurrs Church OTISFIELD — The Food Pantry […]