OTISFIELD — On Saturday, October 1, the Otisfield Historical Society is sponsoring a guided tour of Bell Hill Cemetery, our town’s oldest cemetery. Our program begins with a history of the original Meetinghouse, built in 1797, but due to its dilapidated condition, was abandoned and replaced with the present day Meetinghouse, completed in 1839. Come […]
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Norway Memorial Library’s new Nonfiction and DVDs
NORWAY — As of August 2022, these are the most recently acquired titles: Biography: Blakinger, Keri – Corrections in Ink: A Memoir Fitzgerald, Isaac – Dirtbag, Massachusetts Goetsch, Diana – This Body I Wore: A Memoir Nietfeld, Emi – Acceptance: A Memoir Prager, Joshua – The Family Roe: An American Story Tur, Katy – Rough […]
Maine Educational Opportunity Center Events
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: October 24 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. October […]
OH Rotary helps at Oxford Fair
OXFORD — The OH Rotary Club members helped out at the Oxford County Fair last week, with parking and ticket sales at the front gate. It took all hands on deck, including help from the OHCHS Interact students. Everyone was so friendly and the weather was perfect fair weather. Thanks go to Oxford County Fair […]
Births
Melody Elaine McNeil HARTFORD — Rosemond Warren and Brandon McNeil of Hartford are pleased to announce the arrival of a daughter, Melody Elaine McNeil, born at 8:42 p.m. on September 15, 2022, weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces, at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Donna and Leon Warren of Buckfield. Paternal grandparents are Alan “Bim” […]
Sunday River announces free season passes for students
REGION — The River Fund Maine, a 501(c)3 non-profit in the Sunday River region, announced today a new season pass scholarship program for local area students in collaboration with Sunday River Resort and the Sunday River Ski & Snowboard Club. Students in MSAD 44, MSAD 17, and RSU 10 can apply for the Community Access […]
Appreciation luncheon slated for volunteers
NORWAY — In celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of Community Lunch, a program of the Oxford Hills Area Association of Churches (OHAAC), all Community Lunch volunteers, past and present, are invited to a potluck luncheon Wednesday, October 12, at noon at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main Street, Norway. “The OHAAC Board of […]
UMaine Extension offers series for parents, caregivers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension opens a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers Oct. 4 from 1–2:30 p.m. Additional sessions are scheduled Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1. “Back to Basics: Building Routines for Success” will focus on managing daily household tasks; meal planning and budgeting; learning to live […]
Extension offers series for parents, caregivers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension opens a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers Oct. 4 from 1–2:30 p.m. Additional sessions are scheduled Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1. “Back to Basics: Building Routines for Success” will focus on managing daily household tasks; meal planning and budgeting; learning to live […]
Thrift Shoppe reopens
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce that its Thrift Shoppe is reopening on Saturday, September 24, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Thanks to a generous Oxford Hills Community, the Thrift Shoppe will feature new, slightly used, and antique items. After almost selling out last month, items […]