Perham News

A World War II veteran speaking out for marriage equality in Maine, where the issue will be on the upcoming ballot: Transcript: Good morning, committee.

Forms have been placed and a rear wall removed as part of the addition of 1,800 square feet to the the West Paris Public Library.

A crew from T.K. and Sons Concrete Foundations of Hebron works on the foundation for a new grandstand at the Edward J. Mann Athletic Complex in West Paris on Friday.

A crew from T.K. and Sons Concrete Foundations of Hebron works on the foundation for a new grandstand at the Edward J. Mann Athletic Complex in West Paris on Friday.

Jane Perham, a respected gemologist, author and historian, has worked at Perham's since her childhood.

Kelly Gumprecht knew what she was feeling after her brother, 34-year-old Ryan Fox, was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Perham in 2005.

Hundreds of people turned out Friday in just the first few hours of the three-day going-out-of-business sale at Perham's of West Paris gem store on Route 26.

A name synonymous with Maine gems and mining is closing its doors for good after this weekend.

A landmark store in western Maine that sells minerals and gems is shutting its doors after 90 years in business.

The tough times aren't over yet. The latest job losses: Perham's gem store in West Paris announced it would close and the Ethan Allen sawmill in Andover is laying off 60 workers.

Jane Perham, a respected gemologist, author and historian, has worked at Perham's since her childhood.