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Gingerbread House seeks ‘porch partners’
NORWAY — Norway’s Gingerbread House, at the western end of Main Street, is nearing the completion of its exterior rehabilitation. Plans are nearly completed for rebuilding the porch along the Main Street side of the building. A porch structure has been designed to closely reflect the original porch that traversed the building prior to its […]
Waterford 5K set in October
WATERFORD — The 23rd Annual Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and One Mile Fun Run will take place on Sunday, Oct. 9, on the Waterford Common. The one-mile fun run for ages 12 and under will start at 11:30 a.m. and is free for all kids. The 5K will start at noon. […]
LAON hiring courtesy boat inspectors
NORWAY — Ice is out and Norway’s lakes are slowly getting active. As more boats are launched, the potential threats to our lakes increase. Invasive “aquatic hitchhikers” can multiply rapidly and cause serious harm. Boaters can be “from away,” or more likely, local. Anyone who visits another lake presents a threat. The Lakes Association of […]
This n That
Roadside clean-up OTISFIELD — There will be an Otisfield Conservation Committee sponsored roadside clean-up, Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain date is May 14. Meet at the Community Hall at 8:45 a.m. Trash bags, water and plastic gloves will be provided by the town. Lunch for volunteers will be provided by the […]
Free concert to ‘bee’ held in Oxford
OXFORD — The Oxford Seventh Day Adventist Church will present a free Spring concert titled “Butterflies, Bees, and Reindeer Knees” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 13. The concert will feature a community choir, instruments and vocals, narration and a youth skit. The church is located at 259 Fore St.
Setting ‘The Table’ in May
NORWAY — The Table located at 160 Main St. continues to be busy, offering weekly free clothing give away, free breakfast (at the Norway Grange), recovery groups and activities with the “HOG’s” (Healthy Outdoor Group). Weekly Free Breakfast: The Table is excited for the return of in-person breakfasts with the option of pick up to-go […]
Otisfield Conservation Committee schedules roadside clean-up
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Conservation Committee has scheduled a clean-up of town roads for Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. The rain date is Saturday, May 14, same time. It has been three years since the last organized clean-up, and there is a lot of trash on the side of the roads. Volunteers […]
First Universalist Church of West Paris May worship services
WEST PARIS — While we are about midway through the spring season, the month of May feels like the true beginning of the season. Attending worship services is like beginning again, every Sunday. With varied topics to explore, being in community with others and spending time where we can feel at peace, there’s renewal, a […]