PARIS — Chewonki presents Biomes, an interactive natural history program on Tuesday, August 23, 2-3 p.m., at the Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., in Paris. This program is free to attend and suitable for all ages, especially children and their families. A biome is a large area characterized by its plants, soil, climate, […]

STATE — Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Equity Fund. The fund helps strengthen LGBTQ+ organizations and supports initiatives that work toward inclusive, diverse, prejudice-free communities for the LGBTQ+ population and all people in […]

STATE — SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, and AARP are collaborating to assist individuals file tax returns in order to qualify for the state of Maine’s $850 inflation-relief check. Appointments are available Thursdays, August 11 and 18 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, headquarters of SeniorsPlus. […]

STATE — Fedcap Inc. is launching Veterans Forward to provide veterans, service members, and their families critically-needed support in emergency situations such as housing, substance use treatment, home heating assistance, food and clothing, and job training across the state of Maine. Fedcap Inc.’s Veterans Forward is essential given rising costs due to record inflation that […]

Sales PARIS — The First Universalist Church of Paris, at 36 Pine St., will hold a large rummage/yard sale featuring clothes, books, furniture, kitchenware, household items, tools, and much more on Saturday, August 13 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  A bag sale will follow from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. NORWAY — The First Universalist […]

NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital will host free balance classes every third Tuesday of every month, beginning September 20. Classes will be from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Churchill Conference Room at the Bob & Sandy Bahre Health Center (159 Main Street, Norway). Balance Class is a free monthly class designed for adults 60 […]

STATE — Farmers are essential members of our communities. Through the challenges of the past few years – from the COVID pandemic to drought to spiking gasoline prices – they have raised the food we all need to live a healthy life. Their hard work and dedication provide us with bountiful vegetables, tasty fruits, fresh […]

NORWAY — On Friday, August 19, The Second Congregational Church, UCC, at 205 Main St. in Norway will restart drive-through Free Suppers from 5-6 p.m. The menu will be homemade baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, and dessert. The monthly Free Suppers are a fourteen-year-old tradition at the Second Congregational Church, UCC. We frequently serve between […]