PARIS — On November 11 each year, our country pauses to acknowledge and thank those citizens who have selflessly served their country in one of the five branches of military service. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution […]
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Galletta gets Rotary Award
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Rotary Club recently presented Joe Galletta, who is celebrating 10 years as Owner of Ripley & Fletcher Ford, with a Paul Harris Fellow Award. A Paul Harris Fellow is an award with a $1,000 donation being made to The Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of Rotary, and was named after […]
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OCSWCD annual meeting planned
PARIS — The public is cordially invited to attend Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2022 Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, December 3 at the Oxford Rec Center in Oxford. Our Annual Meeting celebrates the accomplishments of the district, our volunteers, and our community partners. Starting at 12:30 p.m., there will be time […]
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4-H expands options for independent members
MAINE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will be piloting a new club specifically for independent 4-H members. The new Independent 4-H Clubs are an opportunity for individuals to come together, virtually or in-person, and build relationships with their peers. They will share interests, projects, goals, plans for the year and reflections at the […]
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Dairy Margin Coverage 2023 enrollment open
NATION — Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices. Last year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) took steps to improve coverage, especially for small- and […]
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Youth Writing Contest open
NORWAY — What is the most magical place in the town of Norway? Without a doubt, the Norway Memorial Library would have to be up near the top of the list. It is literally filled with thousands of stories – some true and some not, aka fiction and non-fiction – designed to interest readers of […]
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Otisfield Community Lunch back!
OTISFIELD — After two years off due to Covid, the Otisfield Social Outreach Committee is pleased to once again bring people together for a Thanksgiving Community Lunch from 11:30-12:30. A few dedicated volunteers are busy planning and shopping for the traditional Thanksgiving fare: turkey with stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, rolls, coffee […]
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This n That
Dinner PARIS — The Men’s Group of the South Paris Congo Church will be hosting a pork loin dinner with all the fixings on October 28 at 5 p.m. The meal will include pork, corn, peas, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, apple sauce, and brownies with ice cream for dessert. The price will be $10 for adults […]
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Norway gets safety grant
NORWAY — Officials for the Town of Norway are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a Safety Enhancement Grant by the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund in the amount of $2,092.97. The Ed MacDonald Safety Enhancement Grants and Scholarship Grants provide financial assistance to members of the MMA Workers Compensation Fund to […]