BRIDGTON — On January 19 at 7:30 a.m., via Zoom, Cassandra Varanka, Rotary District 7780 Peace Scholar candidate and one of 50 winners of the Peace and Conflict Resolution Scholarship, chosen by Rotary International in 2021, will speak to the Rotary Club which sponsored her, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club. Cassandra will talk about her […]
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First Universalist Chicken Pie Sale
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris is planning a fundraiser to savor during what is typically our coldest time of the year. It’s comfort food, and we could probably all use a little of that! The chicken pie sale started two years ago, and because of its great success, we’re doing […]
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Ham and Bean Supper NORWAY — The First Universalist Church of Norway will host a traditional Ham and Bean Supper on Saturday, January 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the church Concert Hall, 479 Main Street, Norway. Admission will be $10 and all are welcome! If a snowstorm impedes travel on January 28, the “snow date” […]
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Otisfield Community Lunch set Jan. 18
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Social Outreach Committee will host a free (donations appreciated) community lunch Wednesday, January 18 from 11:30-12:30 at the Community Hall, 293 Route 121. On the menu is chili (beef, venison, and vegetarian), cornbread, salads, and cookies for dessert. Some feel a letdown after the holidays. Consider inviting someone new, come out […]
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Mystery Date with a book
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces Mystery Date with a Book beginning February 1. During February, visit the library and choose a book from the “Mystery Date” display across from the circulation desk. All books are completely covered so the reader cannot see the cover, title, or author. The only thing the reader sees are […]
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Training offered for Certified Crop Advisors
STATE — A two-day training for agriculture service providers in the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) program will be held Jan. 25–26 at the Holiday Inn in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Presentations will be made by experts from schools and businesses across New England, including the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association, […]
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New fiction at Norway Library
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library’s New Fiction Book List, as of December 2022 Fiction: Adams, Sarah – When in Rome Berry, Wendell – How it Went Bowen, Rhys – Peril in Paris Brooks, Terry – Daughter of Darkness Child, Lee – No Plan B Connelly, Michael – Desert Star Cornwell, Patricia – Livid Crais, Robert […]
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Cancer Center’s January calendar
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, (CRCofWM) located at 59 Winter Street, Norway, on the Stephens Memorial Hospital campus, announces its schedule of free in-person and virtual classes and activities for the month of January. They do ask participants of in-person classes to please wear a mask. Anyone impacted by cancer (cancer […]
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4-H introduces youth to engineering concepts
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is accepting registrations for a special interest club where youth ages 9-18 can explore basic engineering concepts. This online club will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 26-March 2 from 4-5:15 p.m. Required registration closes on January 17. The 4-H Engineering Club will introduce basic engineering skills by […]
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Grantmaking Committee welcomes four advisors
AREA — Jennifer Blastow of Otisfield, Matthew Kaubris of Rumford, Jeff Rydman of Fryeburg, and Jamie Toohey of Waterford have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Oxford County Grantmaking Committee. MaineCF’s county committees are comprised of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their […]