NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce that its Thrift Shoppe is reopening on Saturday, February 4, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Thanks to generous donations from the Oxford Hills Community, the Thrift Shoppe will feature a Christmas clearance section, unique and everyday household items, dishes, glassware, […]
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Four churches join together to honor WWII Chaplains
NORWAY — On Sunday, February 5, at 2 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Church on Paris Street in Norway, a ceremony honoring the Four Chaplains will be held. Linda Jack, a member of West Paris Ring McKeen American Legion Auxiliary and St. Catherine’s Church, had a dream that she needed to do this ceremony. Along with […]
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SeniorsPlus February class offerings
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in February. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call 207-795-4010 or visit seniorsplus.org. SeniorsPlus is pleased […]
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Grant proposals invited from county nonprofits
STATE — Nonprofit organizations in Oxford County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year nine Oxford County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $59,278. The Community Building Grant Program supports efforts […]
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Oxford Hills Rotary Club’s Service Month speakers
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Rotary Club is underway with its 2023 Vocational Service Month Speakers Series. * We had our first Vocational Service Month speaker on Wednesday, January 4 with Retired Town of Norway Fire Chief Dennis Yates. * This Wednesday, January 18, our speaker will be SAD 17 Superintendent of Schools Heather Manchester. […]
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‘To Your Health’ Senior College program set
BETHEL — “A-Fib: Old Questions – New Answers” Senior College Program will be held on February 2. Daniel van Buren, MD, Board Certified Cardiologist, will discuss “Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib), Old Questions – New Answers” on Thursday, February 2, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Congregational Church, Bethel. The snow date is February 9. Dr. […]
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Upcoming program with Robert Spencer
NORWAY — Local author Robert W. Spencer will read from and discuss his latest book, Francena Hallett’s Heart: A Novel of Romances and Revenge, on Wednesday, February 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Norway Memorial Library. Copies are available at The Tribune, Bridgton Books, and other independent bookstores, from Maine Authors Publishing, direct […]
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Library’s new nonfiction and AV listed
NORWAY — The Norway Memorial Library has released its list of Nonfiction and AV new to the library in December 2022. Biography: Anderson, Christopher – The King: The Life of Charles III Bonneville, Hugh – Playing Under the Piano: From Downton to Darkest Peru Bono – Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story Graham, Lauren – Have […]
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Grants available to organizations that serve people of color
STATE — Grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund are available to organizations that are led by, and serve, people of Native American, Latino, African, Arab and Asian descent. In 2022, the fund awarded 33 grants totaling $315,470. An additional 10 grants totaling $93,250 were awarded by donors […]