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5210 Activity Backpacks have arrived!
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library is a proud 5210 partner with Healthy Oxford Hills. Activity backpacks, filled with books and other resources like DVDs, games, and puzzles, were recently created on a number of healthy living topics. The backpacks are funded by a 5210 Let’s Go mini-grant. Come check one out for your family […]
This n That
Breakfasts LOVELL — Delta Masonic Lodge, located at 920 Lovell Rd in Lovell, will be hosting another Public Breakfast on September 3 from 7 to 9 a.m., $10 for adults, and children under 5 eat free. On the menu: scrambled eggs, sausages/bacon, home fries, French toast, plain & blueberry pancakes, sausage & gravy on biscuits, […]
Trek for the Trails
BRIDGTON — Do you enjoy spending time outside in the Lake Region? Have you ever hiked Pleasant Mountain, Bald Pate Mountain, or Pismire Mountain? Maybe you’ve enjoyed the sunset from the top of Hacker’s Hill or a stroll on the accessible trail at Peabody-Fitch Woods. The one thing these places have in common is that […]
Operation Christmas Child global impact countdown
STATE — You may have said, “It’s only late summer… uhm… early fall! I’ll think about Christmas later!” But as you should know- later and Christmas come very quickly. It’s time to prepare now! On September 10, there will be a Countdown Event in Portland for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts, an outreach ministry of […]
Historic Scribner’s Sawmill site to be open
HARRISON — The Historic Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead site will be open for tours on Saturday, September 3 from 1 – 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon touring the mill where you learn about the “Sash” saw used to cut lumber & how to make a barrel; view the exhibits in the Long and Exhibit […]
Poland Spring director briefs Hebron Society
HEBRON — Laura Brown, Director of Operations at Poland Spring, recently spoke to the Hebron Historical Society on the history of her company. She said that in the late 18th century, the Hiram Ricker family operated a stage line lodging on their property. In 1845, Hiram Ricker discovered a spring there. Its outstanding taste and […]
Norway History Walking Tour this weekend
NORWAY — If the buildings on Norway’s historic Main Street could talk, they would have great stories to tell! On Saturday, September 3, history lovers of all ages can hear some of those amazing stories about Norway’s early businesses and their proprietors at the Norway History Walking Tour, a collaboration of the Norway Museum and […]
Last Norway Center Church service of the season
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church welcomes guest minister Pastor Ron Blake on Sunday, August 28 at 10 a.m. This will be the last summer service of 2022. Ron Blake was raised in Florida and retired to Maine in 2000. He was raised in the Lutheran Church because his mother was Norwegian and that was […]