WEST PARIS — West Paris Public Library has been awarded a Discussion Project from the Maine Humanities Council (MHC). “The Passage of Time – The Meaning of Change,” a five-book series, begins Thursday, October 20, at 7 p.m. While the American Dream portrays change as “a new beginning” and history as inevitable progress, this selection […]
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Thrift Shoppe reopens; seeking donations
NORWAY — The Thrift Shoppe at the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St., Norway will reopen on Saturday, October 29, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The shop is filled with new and vintage items: dishes, glassware, paintings, holiday décor, tools, small appliances, linens, toys, collectibles, books, and so much more. All items are clean, neatly […]
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Norway loses seven town pillars
NORWAY — When Dennis Lajoie was hired by Norway to become its town manager five-and-a-half years ago, in addition to the regular infrastructure, budget and administration challenges one future, major, issue lay down the road, waiting for the right time. The majority of the town’s department heads were approaching retirement age, each having worked for […]
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Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular set
PARIS — McLaughlin Garden’s annual Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular is in its 7th year running and is one of their favorite events. “We are always excited to welcome people to any of our events, but Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular is really something special,” says Managing Director Karla Horecky. “The dedication and talent shown by the […]
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Giving back by getting outside
NORWAY — Local community members rose to meet the Second Nature Adventure Challenge – to get active outdoors over the summer for some healthy fun and to generate $6,000 in cash donations to local out-of-school care programs. Between July 4 and Labor Day, 280 people recorded outdoor activities, including walking, hiking, biking, swimming, paddling and […]
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WMCRC October Activities
AREA — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, (CRCofWM) located at 59 Winter Street, Norway, on the Stephens Memorial Hospital campus, announces their schedule of free in-person and virtual classes and activities for the month of October. They do ask participants of in-person classes to please wear a mask. Anyone impacted by cancer (cancer […]
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Maple Ridge HEBRON — The Maple Ridge Cemetery Association of Hebron will hold its annual membership meeting on Oct 9 at 1 p.m. at the Hebron Community Baptist Church. Those interested are welcome to attend. Lunch OTISFIELD — Free (Donations appreciated) Otisfield Community Lunch on Wed., October 5, from 11:30-12:30 at the Community Hall, 292 […]
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CRCWM to telecast Dempsey Center classes
NORWAY — Navigating a cancer diagnosis is difficult in and of itself, but finding support and connecting with those who understand adds another layer of challenges, especially when living in a rural area. To help ease the journey through a cancer diagnosis for those living in Maine, the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has […]
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Library talk on Wabanaki history, healing
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host Jason A. Gutekunst, M.A., B.A., on Thursday, October 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., to present “The Land Looks After Us: Wabanaki History and Healing.” For thousands of years, the indigenous Wabanaki peoples of Maine lived and communed with these lands. Over the past 500 years, due to disease, […]
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Crafternoons for teens at library
NORWAY — Students in grades 7-12 can drop into the Norway Memorial Library teen room on Wednesdays after school to make a monthly featured craft. Crafternoons are for makers, crafters, and DIY-ers or teens wanting to try something new. The October craft is macramé key chains; in November, paper creations: boxes, greeting cards, and Thanksgiving […]