PARIS — Amora is the featured pet at Responsible Pet Care. She was named after the Roman god of love, Amor. That name suits her because she is a love, according to shelter staff. 2-year-old Amora is a mixed breed dog. She is a happy dog that greets her handlers with a wagging tail and […]
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Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed offering Tadpole Patrol
AUGUSTA — The Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed is once again offering the Tadpole Patrol program, an educational, interactive and hands-on experience aboard the Friends’ 22-foot pontoon boat floating classroom, the OTTER II. Children and families will have five different options offered to learn about watershed protection and water quality. The first level is Tadpole […]
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Historic Penley Corner Church to hold annual open house
AUBURN — Penley Corner Church will hold the 50th annual open house at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, on Riverside Drive. The Rev. Peter Mercer will lead a nondenominational service at 2 p.m. The title of his message is “What Do We Expect from God?” The service will be followed by light refreshments on the […]
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Buckfield Historical Society meeting BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Historical Society will meet Thursday, July 12, at the Buckfield Town Hall. There will be a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m., and the meeting will be at 7 p.m. The Society will vote on revision of the Constitution and Bylaws. New members are accepted. Anyone interested is encouraged […]
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Norway boat parade
One of more than 30 boats parades along Norway Lake on July 4. Over 100 people participated in the second annual procession that included an 8-foot-tall Statue of Liberty, a full-body eagle costume, a Hawaiian luau boat and a patriotic moose.
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Oxford County United Parish service schedule announced
The schedule for Sunday church services for the Oxford County United Parish, North Waterford and East Stoneham churches, is as follows: July 15: 10 a.m. at North Waterford Church on Route 35 opposite Melby’s Eatery. July 22: 9:30 a.m. at the Waterford World’s Fair. July 29: Hymn Sing at 9:30 a.m. at the Waterford Flat Congregational […]
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SeniorsPlus receives $5,000 to train caregivers
LEWISTON — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has awarded a $5,000 grant to SeniorsPlus to help fund its training program for professional caregivers working with people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The money will help start a new training program for professional caregivers in residential settings with the potential to expand the program to also train first […]
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West Paris derby season beginning
Riders take off during a West Paris Downhill Derby last year. This year’s season starts on Saturday, July 14. Registration will be from 9 to 10 a.m., and racing will start at 10:30 a.m. Those ages 7 to 14 are welcome to participate. Some derby cars are available to use. Helmet and sneakers are required. […]
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Mr. Drew show at LPL LEWISTON — Mr. Drew and His Animals Too! will present an entertaining and educational show at the Lewiston Public Library at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14. There is no cost. Using animals he has rescued and rehabilitated, Mr. Drew brings “hands-on” experience and family fun for all ages. Advance tickets […]
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Farmington Farmers' Market offering Harvest Bucks
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Farmers’ Market will participate in Maine Harvest Bucks, a statewide program that helping thousands of Mainers eat more fruits and vegetables. People buying food using SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, have an average of $4 a day to spend on food. Maine Harvest Bucks doubles that amount of money and […]