West Paris Public Library is set to host Star Party, a free astronomy evening for all ages, from 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the 226 Main St. library. Two experienced, amateur astronomers will be on hand, along with their telescopes, binoculars and planispheres. Attendees can bring any binoculars or scopes. Facilitators will be Rick […]
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Oxford County Commissioners investigate Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
The commissioners are investigating Wainwright after he admitted to using his position to try to help a woman who had received a traffic citation.
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West Paris church plans February services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris holds worship at 9 a.m. Sundays at 208 Main St. Tom Coolidge will perform music. Refreshments will follow the service. Services are as follows, according to a news release from Marta Clements, clerk board member, and Suzanne Dunham, publicity. • Feb. 5, “Love Extravagantly,” led […]
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West Paris library’s winter writing circle for women to begin Feb. 13
WEST PARIS — West Paris Public Library plans to hold its Women’s Winter Writing Circle from 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 13-April 3. This free series will be held at the 226 Main St. library. Stephanie Frykholm is the facilitator. Her work in the world is about cultivating creativity, mindfulness and spirituality in everyday life. She […]
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Teen ends up smelling like a rose after helping a skunk
Confronted by a skunk in the road with a cup stuck over its head, a teen rushed to help
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Bronx woman sentenced for selling crack from West Paris home
Geraldine “Gigi” Rodriguez has undergone “a transformation” her attorney said.
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Rescuers save girl after 30-foot fall into Snow Falls Gorge in West Paris
Rescuers used ropes to pull the 15-year-old from the Little Androscoggin River.
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Coronavirus fears extinguish open burns in parts of central Maine
As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.
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Two sought in connection with nonfatal shooting in West Paris
The shooting happened at 10:30 p.m. Sunday in West Paris in the area of Jackson Crossing Road.
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For Maine snowmobile clubs, the season starts in October
Maine has about 14,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, used by an estimated 100,000 riders from here and away. A handful of volunteers from each of the 280 clubs across the state make sure the trails are safely maintained and groomed.