Richard A. Bean Sr. of West Paris has written a book, “A Strong Life,” filled with humorous tall tales and stories of humanity. Featured are such characters as Woodshed, Shrimp, Dampy and Uncle Nelson, who represent people living in Strong and any other small town in Maine. Bean was born and raised in Maine, where […]
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Library exhibit showing artist’s crewel work
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Library has announced a new art exhibit titled “Stitches from the Heart: the Crewel Work of the late Leone Bane Penley.” The exhibit will be on display through August. The exquisite crewel work pieces, framed and displayed with information about each work, are the creation of a woman who […]
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Military note – Frances Severance
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — Army National Guard Pvt. Frances M. Severance has graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training. During basic military training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons qualification, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, […]
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Corrrection: Class of 1961
WEST PARIS — A photo caption published on Page C2 of Sunday, June 12, should have said the West Paris High School Class of 1961 was pictured. The information was incorrectly reported.
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West Paris Old Home Days announces changes
WEST PARIS — The annual West Paris Old Home Days will be Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, a week later than usual. The change was made to coincide with the West Paris alumni gathering and an optimistic chance for better weather. This year’s theme is “Music in the Air” and the plan is […]
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No shortage of activities, music for West Paris Old Home Days
WEST PARIS — “Music In The Air” is the theme for the annual West Paris Old Home Days on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11. Live music is also on tap for both days, Robyn Green of West Paris said Wednesday afternoon. “It will be a rain or shine event,” she said. “Right now, […]
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Memorial Day parade planned for West Paris
WEST PARIS — There will be a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 30. Line-up will be at 10:30 a.m. on Maple Street. Step-off will be at 11 a.m. Participants will march to the center of the village and stop for the salute and singing of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Then they will march to […]
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West Paris Library offering knitting, art, renovated spaces
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Library has begun a beginning knitting class under the direction of Elaine Emery. The beginning knitters learned about the different types of yarn and related projects, how to cast on stitches, knit, purl and bind off. Each knitter produced a swatch of stockinette stitch and a swatch of garter stitch. […]