Benjamin Reid Goss POLAND — Michael and Maggie Goss of Poland are pleased to announce the arrival of a son, Benjamin Reid Goss. Born at 9:13 a.m. on April 19, 2022, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Jeffrey and Nancy Norton of Poland. Paternal grandparents are Walter and Sharon Goss of Mechanic Falls.
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Grants available from MaineCF’s Animal Welfare Fund
STATE — Furry companions became a lifeline for many people during the pandemic as an estimated 23 million American households adopted a pet. At the same time, however, housing issues and loss of income made life more stressful for some pet owners. Grants from Maine Community Foundation’s Animal Welfare Fund helped close gaps in services […]
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NORWAY — A Spring Fling Vendor Craft and Ticket Auction event will be held at the American Legion Hall in Norway on Friday, May 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These events help the Legion raise money to help veterans and the community. The […]
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Forestry for Maine Birds Workshop offered by Maine Audubon in Brownfield
BROWNFIELD — Would you like to learn how to attract more feathered friends to your property? Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with Maine Audubon to bring you an exciting workshop. Join us on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to learn about managing woodlands with birds in mind. The Forestry […]
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Births
Serenity Grace Hodgkin NORWAY — Brianna Darling and Damien Hodgkin of Norway are pleased to announce the arrival of a daughter, Serenity Grace Hodgkin, born at 7:51 p.m. on April 12, weighing 7 pounds and 5.2 ounces. Serenity’s maternal grandparents are Gerald Darling of Oxford and Catrina Darling of Norway. Paternal grandparents are Damien Hodgkin […]
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Otisfield Conservation Committee Roadside Clean-up
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Conservation Committee is sponsoring a roadside clean-up, from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 7. The 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 Community Lunch Committee […]
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Rotary Club continues to support Food Bank with home deliveries
AREA — Rotarian Jesse Walsh is a member of the newest team making home deliveries for Harrison Food Bank. Every Tuesday morning, four teams of Rotarians and Friends of Rotary arrive at the Harrison Food Bank and pick up boxes for their 4-8 home deliveries in Norway, Oxford and South Paris. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary […]
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Maine Fiddlehead Festival returns to the UMF campus, April 30
FARMINGTON — After a two-year hiatus, the popular Maine Fiddlehead Festival is slated for a revival on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Beginning in 2012, the local food-centered festival was held annually until the COVID-19 pandemic canceled plans in 2020 and […]
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Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic earns national accreditation
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic has achieved the significant milestone of accreditation by the Association of Diabetes and Education Specialists. Accreditation represents a high level of quality and service to the community and the ability to better meet the needs of Medicare recipients and others affected by diabetes in western Maine. “It’s my […]
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Pine Grove Cemetery Corp. Annual Meeting POLAND — On Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m., the Pine Grove Cemetery Corp. will hold its annual meeting at Ricker Memorial Library at 1211 Main St.