Lindsay Kay — who has more than 20 years of experience in fund accounting, grant application, and payroll — will be the county’s new finance director.
Evan W. Houk
Evan Houk is a journalist originally from Bessemer, Pennsylvania, who writes and takes photographs for the Advertiser Democrat and Sun Journal. He's also the creator of the Oxford Hills Now newsletter. Evan lives in West Paris and enjoys hiking in the woods, swimming, and reading Stephen King books.
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Paris police chief resigns following May chase and shootout
Paris will be paying former police chief Michael Dailey eight weeks of wages totaling $11,033.60, as well as accrued and unused vacation time with a value of $9,654.40, for a total $20,688 payout.
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Paris Police Department introduces new second-in-command
Lt. Justin Cummings will be paid $38.85 an hour, for an annual salary of $80,808, which was approved as part of the municipal budget at annual town meeting in June, Town Manager Natalie Andrews said.
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West Paris holds hastily scheduled executive session
Although a public notice was posted to the town’s website and on the front door of the town office Saturday, the Advertiser Democrat was not notified of the meeting, which is required by Maine’s Freedom of Access Act, or “right to know” law.
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E. coli found in West Paris water
West Paris Water District says it expects the problem to be resolved by Aug. 1, following installation of a new reservoir roof and chlorination of the water.
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Rain doesn’t dampen enthusiasm at ‘dry’ festival
The Music Heals Festival raised money to convert part of the event space at Ripple Retreat into a multi-purpose room that will be used for recovery meetings and holistic healing activities like yoga and reiki.
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Oxford Hills senior earns wings as Troop 130’s newest Eagle Scout
Pendarrin Cayer plans to join the U.S. Army Reserves as a heavy transport operator immediately following his 18th birthday in August.
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Paris awards contract for River Park work
After a concrete pad is built, a 16- x 32-foot pavilion will eventually be installed as a picnic area for residents and visitors to use for community events, family activities, and picnics, according to the town’s request for bids.
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New mobile flower truck blooms in Paris
Petal to the Metal is based in South Paris but will travel to cater “build your own” floral arrangements for special events like weddings, anniversaries, showers, and work events.
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Oxford County commission hires new part-time sheriff’s deputy
Pay is $22 per hour, the standard part-time rate for a deputy who hasn’t been academy-certified.