Lunch OTISFIELD — Free (Donations appreciated) Otisfield Community Lunch on Wednesday, September 7, from 11:30-12:30 at the Community Hall, at 292 Rt. 121. The menu will include Hawaiian Sliders (ham and cheese sandwich on sweet roll with special sauce), Salads, Pineapple Upside Down Cake (GF option available), Lemonade, Coffee, and Tea. If you can help […]

PARIS — The Paris Cape Historical Society will meet on September 15 at 7 p.m. for its monthly meeting. After a brief business meeting, Rob Federico will speak about his job as police chief in Norway. He has spoken to us previously about his job so we know you will find him to be very […]

REGION — Maine Master Naturalist Program application deadline for year-long naturalist course in Auburn. Application window September 1 – October 16, 2022. The Maine Master Naturalist Program seeks applicants for a year-long course that trains Mainers to be naturalist guides. The course offers hands-on classes and field experience to equip graduates to volunteer for land […]

HIRAM — Join Jimmie Veitch of White Mountain Mushrooms for a guided mushroom foray at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest! During our hike, we will learn about the weird and wonderful mushrooms that grow here in Maine. Topics covered will include identification, ecology, edibility, and utility. Participants are invited to bring fresh examples of mushrooms […]

WEST PARIS — Back from summer break with a schedule of uplifting and thought-provoking worship services, beginning on September 11. All are welcome! Worship services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m., with music by Tom Coolidge, followed by coffee hour. September 11: Water Communion, led by The Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Our summer sabbatical will […]

STATE — New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for September, including self-paced and interactive online workshops that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money.  The full class schedule with offerings for September 2022 and beyond is accessible […]

STATE — A new law that took effect on August 8 will help Mainers safely secure their prescription drugs and firearms, and other dangerous weapons. The law, which was passed unanimously sponsored by Senator Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, and co-sponsored by Representative Richard Pickett, (R) Dixfield establishes the Safe Homes Program. It will educate people on […]