SOUTH PARIS — It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin Robert O’Connor, 48, shares news of his unexpected passing July 17. He was born in Norway on April 4, 1970, the son of Judith Edmunds O’Connor and the late Robert O’Connor of Oxford. As a child, Kevin attended local schools. Growing up, he […]
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Paris board rejects Market Square rotary
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen have unanimously rejected the idea of creating a rotary at Market Square to improve traffic flow. Town Manager Vic Hodgkins said the Maine Department of Transportation last fall presented several options for the intersection at Main, East Main and Park streets. “The most expensive of those options was a […]
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Paris Selectmen meet Monday night
PARIS — Selectmen intend to address a number of issues on a packed agenda Monday night, including a proposal to acquire land for a new park, a risk assessment and a comprehensive study of the downtown area. The meeting is a week ahead of the typical schedule. A week ago, selectmen voted to bump the meeting […]
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Paris residents share ideas on downtown study
PARIS — A second public hearing Wednesday night revealed more ideas to improve the economy and aesthetics of the downtown area. The town contracted business owner Sandy Swett to complete a study on ways to promote and develop Market Square to attract businesses and tourists. Swett has explained that the downtown — “the nucleus” — has […]
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Paris town officials set meeting for residents’ input on downtown study
PARIS — Town officials have scheduled a meeting next week for residents to give input on the future of the downtown area. Residents are asked to attend a public hearing at 6;30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, in the Town Office to offer suggestions for an ongoing study that will eventually be compiled into a strategic plan […]