WEST PARIS —The First Universalist Church of West Paris holds services at 9 a.m. Sundays while observing the safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. The congregation is not singing during the hymns, but music is being provided by Tom Coolidge. Service topics are as follows: Nov. 1: “Let Us Never Forget” led by […]

SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Commissioners recognize groups and individuals for their exceptional volunteer work within the county. The commissioners normally honor the Spirit of America award recipients in person, but this year due to COVID-19, the certificates will be mailed. This years’ winners will also be invited to attend the 2021 ceremony. The following […]

TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult Ed is offering a Behavioral Health (BHP) Professional training and certificate program. The BHP course consists of 12 on-demand online modules and a virtual live session with a certified BHP instructor. Children’s behavioral health services are vital to Maine’s children with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health disorders and their […]

PORTLAND — On All Souls’ Day, also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, Catholic Church parishioners pray for the souls of those who have died and are still in purgatory being prepared for eternal life in heaven. Parishioners believe they can help those souls in purgatory through prayers. Several area parishes are […]

Loaves and Fishes weekend holiday fair canceled LEWISTON — The Loaves and Fishes Holiday Fair, to have been held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at the new bingo location at the Carriage House, 1119 Lisbon St., has been canceled.   Literary union sponsoring Craft Fest Fair AUBURN — The Woman’s Literary Union […]

SOUTH PARIS — Gary L. Hill of Waterford will run for his fourth three-year term as supervisor for the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District. Hill is a detective with the Norway Police Department after 20 years as a deputy sheriff for Oxford County. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Military Police […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced the Online Education Center classes for November. All classes are held over Zoom or telephonically. Classes are free, unless noted. Register for classes by emailing edcenter@seniorsplus.org or calling 207-795-4010. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Online classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, […]

NORWAY — The Missions Committee of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., is planning its annual distribution of Thanksgiving baskets to families in the Oxford Hills. This year, COVID-19 precautions have caused the committee to make some creative changes to the process of collecting and distributing baskets. Members are asking the community for […]