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West Paris couple charged in home burglary

PARIS – A West Paris couple accused in connection with a break-in at a pastor’s home while he was conducting a church service Sunday remained in jail Tuesday, according to officials. James Tapley, 45, and his wife, Jessica, 36, are being held at the Oxford County Jail on $250 cash bail each. He is charged […]

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January services at West Paris Universalist Church announced

WEST PARIS — Sunday services at the First Universalist Church of West Paris are announced for January. Worship services start at 9 a.m. followed by refreshments and are provided by a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Jan. 7: “Bending Toward Justice,” led by Stephenson. The sources of wisdom […]

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West Paris selectmen accept bids for two parcels

WEST PARIS — The Board of Selectmen disposed of two tax-acquired properties Thursday. A non-buildable lot on Route 26 near McKeen Road went to Dale and Joanna Hosford for $100. Theirs was the only bid. The former Stacey Mason parcel off Allen Road went to Don Mason for $4,601.01. The only other bid was for […]

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Alternate code officer appointed for West Paris

WEST PARIS — The Board of Selectmen appointed Kingston Brown as alternate code enforcement officer and licensed plumbing inspector Thursday evening. Brown is the code enforcement officer for Woodstock and Paris. He is an Army veteran who served in Iraq and has worked in property management and general contracting. His will be paid $22 per […]

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West Paris man charged with assault, obstructing report of crime

Robert Henderson PARIS — Bail was set Wednesday at $3,500 cash for a West Paris man charged with assaulting a woman and attempting to prevent her from calling the police. Robert Henderson, 49, was arrested Oct. 3 and charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence assault, both felony crimes. He was also charged with a […]

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First Universalist Church of West Paris October services

WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its October schedule. Sunday services are held at 9 a.m. from September to June with a combination of guest speakers, worship service committee-led services and at least twice monthly by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Refreshments follow the service. All are welcome. Oct. 1: “Gaia, […]

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Sled hockey gives disabled veteran new lease on ice

WEST PARIS — Falling into a slump after his multiple sclerosis diagnosis last year, disabled veteran Will Rolfe discovered the New England Warriors sled hockey team and got a new lease on life. The 28-year-old West Paris resident learned in June 2016 he was struck with the central nervous system disease that disrupts communication between […]