Paris Board of Selectmen March 13, 2017 Paris Town Office Town manager review What happened: Before the meeting, selectmen went into executive session to discuss Town Manager Vic Hodgkins’ six-month review. What it means: Selectmen voted to finish Hodgkins’ probationary period and continue with his five-year contract. “We’ve all decided we like Vic pretty well. […]
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Snow, cold, wind usher out winter
Don’t put your shovels and snowblowers away just yet, folks. A late-winter storm will bring 12-18 inches of heavy snow Tuesday, with the heaviest period in the afternoon, with 1-4 inches falling per hour, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Kimble. Strong winds and low temperatures will create near-blizzard conditions at times, Kimble said. […]
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It's possible dentist Jan Kippax may regain his license this week
AUGUSTA — Lewiston oral surgeon Jan Kippax may be able to practice dentistry again after a temporary license suspension expires Friday. Though Kippax faces a slew of allegations that he mistreated patients that were severe enough for the Maine Board of Dental Practice to suspend his license last month, the panel only has the statutory […]
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Preserve your produce: Cooperative offers canning classes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of any classes or workshops in our area that teach canning of fruits and vegetables? — Wendy, Sweden. ANSWER: Several food preservation classes are being offered by Maine Adult Education this spring. The Adult Learning Center, 486 Turner Center Road in Turner, will offer a Preserving the Harvest class […]
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Lisbon Street tenant charged with arson
LEWISTON — Police charged a 24-year-old Lewiston man with arson, after a Sunday night fire that investigators say started in his Lisbon Street apartment and left more than 15 people homeless. Christopher Violette told police he’d been “planning on throwing himself into the fire but decided against it,” according to a police affidavit. Firefighters had […]
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Fuel The Arts, Art & Tattoo Expo at Ramada, March 16-19
LEWISTON — The 5th Annual Fuel The Arts Art & Tattoo Expo will be held at the Ramada Inn, Thursday, March 16, through Sunday, March 19. More than 50 working tattoo artists and vendors from all over New England will be there. Tattoo contests, raffles, prizes, paint-and-sip, comedians, and much more will take place over the course […]