NORWAY — Diane Madden, executive director, The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, recently received a donation from The Comfort Angels. The Comfort Angels, founded by Mary Dempsey, craft handmade items to bring support, comfort, and smiles to others. The group of more than a handful of volunteers came together over two years ago. Currently, […]
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Funding available for agricultural well-being
STATE — The Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) is seeking applicants for Small Grants to Support Maine Agricultural Well-Being. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15. Applications are available online in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. University of Maine Cooperative Extension manages the Maine FRSAN program, which is offered through the Maine […]
’10K Miles on Foot’ at Norway library
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host Thomas Tomczyk to present a talk, “10,000 Miles on Foot: A Hiker’s Journey,” on Thursday, October 20, 6:30-8 p.m. Since retiring, Tom has backpacked over 10,000 miles, recently completing the Triple Crown of hiking: the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail, an achievement […]
Maine Educational Opportunity Center events
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following dates and times: Virtual: November 21 at 9 a.m. and 10 a. m. […]
Food Drive begins
OXFORD — Liliana Tripp began collecting food for food panties and helping Oxford County homeless shelters in 2020. Her nonprofit is official and she is currently invoked on the third annual food drive. In 2020, she collected 500 pounds and $500 of food for the Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry. Last year she collected […]
RPC’s Fall Festival coming!
PARIS — On October 22, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., there will be a Fall festival at the center with vendors and crafters, food and baked goods, raffle items and a 50/50 raffle. Professional pet/family photos to benefit RPC. Rain date Oct 23.
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Craft Fairs NORWAY — Norway Grange #45 Fall Craft Fair on Friday Oct 14. 3-8 p.m. The fair will be held at the Grange, 15 Whitman St. in Norway. There will be various crafters, and 15+ baskets to be raffled off. The baskets are valued between $100 and $500. Chicken stew, homemade chili, and various […]
Lovell Historical Society plans Fall Harvest Festival
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society will present a Fall Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event should have something of interest for all members of the family. There will be a demonstration of the operation of a cider press, dealers selling their wares, and fall craft activities for […]
Famous Chicken pie sale
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will be selling our famous chicken pies and gravy on Saturday, October 15. Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning of the Oct. 15 by calling the Church between 9 and 11 a.m. Do not leave a message. 583-9024. Chicken pies must be picked […]