PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills recognizes out-going Co-Club Presidents and incoming President at their Annual Changeover Meeting. Rotary International (RI) has a new President each year, and a new theme. Co-Presidents Chris Summers and Peter Kaurup served the 2021-22 year with the theme ‘Serve to Change Lives’. The new RI Theme for […]
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Waterford Summer breakfasts are back
WATERFORD — On hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic, the much-loved Waterford Summer Breakfasts returned on July 4. Precautions were in place with spacing of tables and masks available, but these wonderful gatherings began again with 360 exuberant guests and volunteers. Hosted at the Wilkins House on Plummer Hill in the Flat of […]
Local Scouts earn Bronze Award
PARIS — The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the third highest award in Girls Scouts of the USA and can only be earned at the Junior Scout level. The Bronze Award requires a minimum of 20 hours to be used for planning, preparing, and carrying out a community project. For Emily McAllister and Ila Curtis, […]
This n That
Sale OXFORD — The Oxford 7th Day Adventist Church will hold a yard and bake sale on Sunday, July 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.It will be held rain or shine at 259 Fore Street in Oxford. For more information, call 207-381-7433. Supper WATERFORD — There will be a public supper on Tuesday, July 26 […]
Norway Center Church service
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church welcomes guest minister Pastor AJ Alexander on Sunday, July 24 at 10 a.m. AJ (Anna-Jean) is a Certified Lay Minister of the United Methodist Church. She is a member of the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church in Harrison and has been instrumental in the development of the Table Ministries, […]
Norway community to honor retirees
NORWAY — Come to the Norway Fire Station on Sunday, July 24 from 2-4 p.m. for an Open House Farewell to our retiring employees. Retiring this year: Town Clerk Shirley Boyce (June 30), Highway Foreman Art Chappell (June 1), Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Director Deb Partridge (December 30), Highway Mechanic Don Upton (October 13), Police […]
Otisfield seeks public input on community resilience priorities
OTISFIELD — The first of two public meetings will be held on Monday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall. Otisfield community members are encouraged to attend a public meeting on July 25 to share their thoughts on Otisfield’s climate resilience and learn about Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership. This first of two […]
Island Medicine with Dr. Chuck Radis
NORWAY — Dr. Chuck Radis, author of Island Medicine: Life, Community, and Healing on a Maine Island will speak at Norway Memorial Library on Thursday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Chuck Radis graduated from Bates College in 1976 with a degree in Biology. He was drawn to a career in medicine after meeting an […]
Downhill Derby is rolling
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Downhill Derby held its first race of the season on Saturday, July 9. The winners of the race were Cameron Palmer, second place; Steven McCann, first place; and Karson Hewins, third place. There will be more Downhill Derby races held on Saturday, August 13, and Saturday, September 10. Racing […]
OH Rotarian of the Year
PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills is pleased to announce the 2021 Rotarian of the Year John Griffith. John has been a past president, a long-time board member, and an active member of many of the club’s activities and community service projects. He is an active member of the club’s Scholarship Selection Committee […]