WEST PARIS — A family of six lost everything after fire ripped through their McKeen Road farmhouse late Sunday morning. West Paris Fire Chief Norm St. Pierre said the blaze erupted about 10:48 a.m. Sunday at the home of Josh and Kristy Basso. Josh Basso was home at the time of the fire with the […]
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Moratorium on casinos
I am voting against any more casinos in Maine. I do not believe that the state of Maine can sustain five casinos. If there are five or even three casinos, each one will take away from the others. Therefore, there will not be the money for all the programs that each casino claims will be […]
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First Universalist Church lists November services
WEST PARIS – The West Paris Universalist Church invites all to attend services at 9 a.m. each Sunday until the middle of June. Refreshments following the services. Nov. 6: History, Thoughts and Observations on the First Universalist Church’s Stained Glass Windows. The church windows are of the Tiffany-style and are spectacularly beautiful especially when viewed […]
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Woodstock man charged with stealing, burning car
WOODSTOCK — A local man was charged Tuesday with taking a car and setting it on fire. Carl Richard Lang, 21, of 60 Andrews Hill, was arrested on charges of arson, burglary of a motor vehicle, theft and unauthorized use of property. According to a report by Cpl. Justin Brown of the Oxford County Sheriff’s […]
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Art of Fay Holt to be featured at exhibit, reception
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Library invites the public to a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, for a new art exhibit, “Through My Kitchen Window: The Art of Fay Holt.” Fay Helena Morgan Holt, a Greenwood City native, was a self-taught artist who vividly captured the charm and colors of […]
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Historical society holding pot luck Oct. 17
WEST PARIS — West Paris Historical Society had a very exciting 2011. The yard, bake and hall sale was the the biggest and most profitable ever and the calender sale was very successful. The group is excited to be eligible to make the National Historical Society membership, which will provide stately recognition and be of […]
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First Universalist announces service speakers
WEST PARIS – The West Paris Universalist Church has announced October worship services, presented by guest speakers. All are welcome to attend services, which take place at 9 a.m. every Sunday until mid-June. Oct. 2: Guest speaker, The Rev. Karen Brammer, “Prepare for the Unseen Guests.” Brammer is part of the staff of the Northern […]
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West Paris man charged with stealing dog
WEST PARIS — Police arrested a local man at his home Wednesday afternoon in the theft of a missing dog. Nicholas P. Libby, 24, was found in possession of Scarlett, an American bulldog reported stolen Monday, the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Oxford County Detective Thomas Harriman said he didn’t know whether Libby was […]
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Sheriff’s office arrests man in alleged West Paris dog theft
WEST PARIS — A West Paris man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a missing dog. The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Nicholas P. Libby, 24, was charged with theft after Detective Thomas Harriman found him in possession of Scarlett, an American bulldog who was reported stolen Monday. Scarlett’s owner, […]