AREA — After a long white winter, the return of spring color is so welcome! The annual Flowers for Food fundraiser will bring thousands of freshly-cut daffodils for everyone’s enjoyment. They will come from local gardens (Gnome Gardens and friends), be cut and prepared by volunteers, and made available on April 22 at Otis Credit […]
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Events WATERFORD — Both churches are now in person and welcome all to join. At North Waterford, Weekly Services are at 10 a.m. There is a Puzzle Library each Monday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. At the Village Church, Weekly Services are at 9:30 a.m. The following programs are offered weekly at the Waterford Library: • […]
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Easter Services
Baptist OTISFIELD — A Good Friday Church service will be held on Friday, April 15, at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, Otisfield, to which also members of the community, members of the Spurr’s Corner Church in Otisfield, and the Bolsters Mills Methodist Church are invited. Members of the 3 congregations as […]
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Hopping into Spring with egg hunt
PARIS — Starting a new, family-friendly tradition, Young’s Greenhouse – one of Maine’s largest greenhouses – is kicking off the spring and summer planting season with a massive, community egg hunt. Marking its official opening day, Young’s Greenhouse is partnering with Moss Brook Church to host the free event on April 16, from 10 a.m. […]
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Waterford activities announced
WATERFORD — The town’s Community Coordinator would like to highlight the following upcoming town-sponsored events: • Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 16 at 3 p.m. sharp. The egg hunt will be at the Waterford Library: 663 Waterford Rd. Children 5 and under will search for eggs inside the library and older kiddos will search outside. […]
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CEBE’s 2030 Vision: Climate Convergence Convenes Earth Day Weekend in Norway
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy will be hosting its 2030 Vision Climate Convergence on April 22-24 in downtown Norway, under tents at the recreation park on Cottage Street. This year’s convergence, themed “Collective Power for Climate Justice,” will continue to build momentum for climate action in western Maine and beyond during this […]
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Ryan Ricci of Paris announces candidacy for Maine House
PARIS — Ryan Ricci of Paris has announced his candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives for House District 79 which will include the towns of Paris, Sumner, West Paris, and Woodstock. Ricci is a lifelong resident of Paris, a local graduate of Oxford Hills High School, and a college graduate of Johnson & Wales […]
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Paris resident designs wooden egg for fundraiser
PARIS — Did you ever wonder where those beautiful wooden Easter eggs come from, the ones the White House uses for the nation’s annual Easter Egg Roll? Well, you might be surprised to learn they are made and painted to perfection at the Well’s Woodworking and Finishing Mill in nearby Buckfield, Maine. How convenient was […]
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Finnish Cemetery WEST PARIS — The Finnish Cemetery Association will meet on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Congregational Church, Church Street, West Paris. Reports will be given and election of officers held. All persons having connections with the cemetery are urged to attend. If you are interested in joining the association, […]
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Extension landscape design webinar April 29
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about designing welcoming landscapes, from noon to 1:15 p.m. on April 29. “Designing Welcoming Landscapes” will offer an overview of questions and considerations when evaluating a garden space, with specific examples of ways to make landscapes more fun, comfortable, and safe […]