NORWAY —The Maine West initiative is challenging people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and the River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local youth programs by getting outside for healthy outdoor activities during the upcoming school vacation week. Starting February 19, people can sign up for the Second Nature Adventure Challenge and start […]

Texas Hold’em LOCKE MILLS — Saturday, March 5, Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Doors open 11 a.m, games begin at 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option. BYOB (Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Beverages and meals will be available. For more information, call Legion Office at […]

WEST PARIS — Missing your Flock? Based on the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7 and Matt 18:12-14 ) In the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus shows us how much God values everyone. If one is separated from the rest of the flock, God values each and every one of us like a […]

NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) announced that it has received a two-year travel grant, totaling $40,000, from the Maine Cancer Foundation, to help cancer patients in western Maine get to their cancer treatments and medical appointments.   Transportation access and cost is a barrier to health for many residents living in […]

Tai Chi LEWISTON — Tuesdays/Thursdays, February 8-April 14, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.; 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240. Registration required: call 1-800-620-6036 or e-mail info@heathylivingforme.org Tai Chi for Health and Balance, an exercise program that also helps improve well-being and prevent falls. The total cost for the ten-week class is $20 per person.

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will be offering a Tai Chi workshop for adults who are interested in learning how to prevent falls and relieve arthritic pain. Tai Chi for Health and Balance will be held Tuesday, February 8, running through Thursday, April 14 from […]

NORWAY — The Table, located at 160 Main Street, continues to be busy, offering weekly free clothing give-aways, free breakfast at the Norway Grange, recovery groups, and activities with the “HOG’s” (Healthy Outdoor Group). The Table continues to offer free clothing on Tuesday and Wednesdays from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., as well as the last Saturday […]

AREA — Outdoor Activities Series #1 Wildlife Tracking (Virtual) will be held on March 10 at 4:30 p.m. Join 4-H and OCSW for a virtual session about animals and tracking. We will learn about prints in the snow, evidence of animals, scat, and will practice identifying animal prints. Open to youth ages 5-13, materials will […]