NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces the list of newly acquired reading material: Fiction: Ali, Monica – Love Marriage Andrews, Mary Kay – The Home Wreckers Atherton, Nancy – Aunt Dimity & the Enchanted Cottage Baldacci, David – Dream Town Bannalec, Jean-Luc – The King Arthur Case Barnhill, Kelly – When Women Were Dragons Barr, […]
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Rotary recognizes OHCHS Top 5%, top administrator
PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills was joined at their breakfast meeting recently to recognize the top 5% of the 2022 graduates of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Their future plans and aspirations are extremely admirable! The Club then honored Retiring Principal Ted Moccia with a Paul Harris Fellow Award to thank him […]
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5k NORWAY — On July 16, the Fight Back 5k Fun Run/Walk will start at Norway Fire Dept., 19 Danforth Street, Norway, at 8 a.m. (registration 7 a.m.) This event will be raising money for the Dempsey Challenge. To register online: www.running4free.com. Talk NORWAY — A talk will be presented on Thursday, June 9 […]
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Racial Justice fund seeks applications
STATE — The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the second round of grants from the Racial Justice Fund. The Foundation will accept applications for grants of up to $10,000 from June 1-15. The grant guidelines and application form can be found online at https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/qxIsfa [Link will be live as of 10 a.m., Wednesday, […]
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Cancer center receives grant from SMH
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) recently received a $2,500 grant from Stephens Memorial Hospital to support the Center’s Live Well Program. “This grant is to help fund wellness programs, education, and resources available to individuals in our community who have been impacted by cancer, said Andy Patstone, President, Stephens Memorial […]
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First Universalist West Paris June services
WEST PARIS — It is that time of year when the church takes its summer break until mid-September. We already have speakers lined up for fall, including Ethan Whitaker, author of a delightful book entitled “One Man’s Journey to See Every Bird in Maine” on September 18 (mark your calendar). Until then, June offers inspiring […]
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Norway Historian briefs Hebron Society
HEBRON — Peter Hammond recently spoke to the Hebron Historical Society on the daily living conditions of Civil War Union soldiers. He covered all aspects of their encampment, including clothing, equipment, food, and medical facilities. Upon enlistment, each soldier was issued just one set of clothing which had to be used continuously in all temperatures […]
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Facts, recipes for strawberries, peas, leafy greens
STATE — Freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies are some of the ways to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie demonstrates techniques for freezing strawberries in an easy-to-follow video, and how […]
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College planning sessions offered
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, June 27 at 9 & 10 a.m. Wednesday, […]