PARIS — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invite the public to attend a meeting of the Oxford County USDA Local Working Group from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 15, at the USDA Service Center, 17 Olson Road, South Paris. The Local Working Group will provide […]
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Lewiston Seniors announce upcoming activities
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens announces its upcoming activities, including a Thanksgiving Buffet at The Green Ladle culinary center in Lewiston. The group will host an evening of music by Rabbi Sruli Dresdner and his family from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Lewiston Armory. They have performed all over the country […]
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Pastor resigns from Waterford Congregational Church
WATERFORD — The Rev. Petra Smyth, Pastor of the Waterford Congregational Church (WCC), has submitted her resignation after almost six years of ministry, effective Oct. 28. Smyth primarily cited a need to spend more time with family. She said her parents, who still live in Germany, are aging and not particularly well, and she needs to […]
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Rangeley Lakes boat inspection season closes
RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust wrapped up the Courtesy Boat Inspection program with the close of fishing season in the Rangeley Lakes Region. This year was highly successful, with nearly 1,700 boaters participating in the program, a few boats more than the previous year. Since 2002, RLHT has diligently checked boats over 25,000 boats for aquatic […]
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Paris church hosting Missionary Conference
PARIS — The Outreach Team for the South Paris Baptist Church has chosen the theme Salt and Light, based on Matthew 5:13-16, for its Missionary Conference, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 26-18. Nursery will be available for all services, with the exception of the Ladies Tea. Friday’s program starts at 6:30 p.m. with the Youth Group participating […]
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Color guard prepares for ceremony
The Franco American Veterans Post 31 color guard is preparing for the Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Lewiston Armory. Members have been participating in the event for many years. Color guard members are Bert Dutil, Jerry Dewitt, Arthur Raymond, Maurice Fournier and Cecile Burgoyne. Absent from the photo are Normand […]
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Dance, concert to benefit steeple repair fund RUMFORD — The Rumford Point Church will hold a major fundraiser with live music and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Rumford Center Meeting House on Route 2. It is to raise money for the church’s steeple repair fund. Entertainment will be western Maine […]
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Fair accepting crafters and vendors BUCKFIELD — Crafters and Vendors are now being accepted for the Nezinscot Valley 2018 Holiday Fair to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Buckfield Junior Senior High School. The cost is $20 for a 6×8 foot space; student groups, $10. Groups must supply their own […]
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Wilton Fish & Game Day set for Sunday
WILTON — Members of the Wilton Fish & Game, 256 U.S. Route 2 West, are inviting the public, friends, members and guests to come enjoy the day with them Sunday, Oct. 21, when members will be giving tours of the facility and ranges. Beginning at 10 a.m., Peter Wade of the Sebasticook Chapter of NAVHDA and […]
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Trunk or Treat and spooky haunted barn coming to Norway
NORWAY — Members and friends of the Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main St. will open the trunks of their cars for a community Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. All are welcome. Afterward, children and youth are invited to tour the spooky Halloween Barn adjacent to […]