PARIS — The Paris Hill Eggs were a huge hit this spring! People are thrilled because this fundraising success contributes to preservation efforts on Paris Hill, a neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. Linda Richardson, the creative energy behind the commemorative eggs, wanted to contribute to a cause so close to her heart […]
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In service and celebration
STATE — On June 5, the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine (ChIME) ordained 16 new Interfaith Ministers at a ceremony in the outdoor chapel at Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center. With towering pines, friends, family, and alumni as witnesses, the ordinands committed to Interfaith leadership, service, and presence in a hurting world. As one of […]
4-H summer learning series kicks off July 5
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 5-Aug. 5 with over 20 workshops open to all youth ages 5-18. The UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series includes hands-on workshops in the fields of arts and crafts, food and nutrition, STEM, marine science and aquaculture, animal […]
Conversation: Across the divide for climate change
WATERFORD — Sue Inches returns to Climate Conversations at Waterford Church on Thursday, June 16 to discuss “Bridging the Left and the Right: How to communicate across the ideological divide.” Author, educator, and climate change advocate Susan Inches will share insights and ideas for discussion and action as part of the continuation of the ‘Climate […]
Library’s new nonfiction
Biography: Brown, Theresa – Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient Ephron, Delia – Left on Tenth: A Second Chance at Life Hood, Ann – Fly Girl: A Memoir McGrath, Ben – Riverman: An American Odyssey McNamara, Craig – Because Our Fathers Lied: A Memoir of Truth and Family, from Vietnam to Today Philpott, Mary […]
Norway Family Fishing Festival 2022
Eight-year-old Samuel Cornish of Norway proudly holds the two brook trout he caught during the annual Norway Family Fishing Festival June 4. He gets them measured – 10 and 11.5 inches – and weighed – 13 ounces by volunteers from the Norway Paris Fish & Game Association. He declined an offer to […]
Celebrating ‘Children’s Sunday’
PARIS — On Sunday, June 12, the First Baptist Church of Paris will be celebrating “Children’s Sunday”. We will have a special church service designed especially for young people. Ventriloquist Doug Twitchell will be bringing some of his puppets to talk to and sing with the congregation. Doug will share a message about the importance […]
Light the Garden celebration set at community garden
NORWAY — The annual “Light the Garden” fundraiser party and silent auction will be held at the Alan Day Community Garden (ADCG), at 26 Whitman Street in Norway, on June 25 from 6-9 p.m. The party will include delicious appetizers, beer from Norway Brewing Company, wine, and a great selection of silent auction items with […]
Safe Voices to hold annual fundraiser
LEWISTON — Safe Voices’ Race to End Domestic Abuse and Violence 5K/10K returns to the Bates College campus on August 13. The event aims to spread awareness of domestic violence and raise money to support those impacted by abuse in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Participants can register online at RunSignUp.com. Runners and walkers are […]