STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two advanced beekeeping webinars, two sessions each, beginning with “Honey Bee Diseases and Pests” 6–8:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 17. The $50 fee includes the required textbook. Registration is required on the event webpage to receive the links. The next course, “Swarming and Swarm Management,” […]
Democrat Community
Used for Advertiser Democrat content
More than 50,000 acres in Maine to be conserved
STATE — Fifteen projects totaling $619,000 will conserve more than 50,000 acres and create land conservation easements across the state with funding through Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Maine Land Protection grant program. The grant program awarded $145,000, while donors with advised funds at MaineCF contributed an additional $474,000. “We are incredibly thankful to the generous individuals […]
OH Rotary collecting for Crutches 4 Africa
To make a donation, contact Oxford Hills Rotary to make arrangements for drop-off or pickup.
Norway’s Second Congo Church says hold donations for now, please
The Second Congregational Church, UCC, on Main Street experienced a flood across a large section of the basement when the water heater let go.
Oxford Walmart makes donation to Cancer Resource of Western Maine
“Each year, the Walmart Foundation provides each store with funds in their budget which they can use for specific causes for the betterment of their community,” said Matthew Packard, store manager of the Walmart Store in Oxford. “This year we are excited to be able to support the work of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.”
Bridgton Historical Society to host 2022 lecture series
BRIDGTON — Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society plans to present one lecture per month from January through June on different topics relating to the history of Bridgton and the Lakes Region. The January lecture will be the first of a two-part series on the history of Pleasant Mountain. The program will take place […]
Rotarians and Interactors hand out 125 roast beef dinners at drive-through community ‘Kettle’
AREA — Six Interactors (junior Rotarians) from the Lake Region High School joined a dozen Rotarians to prepare, plate, serve, and then clean up at the Christmas Community Kettle at the Bridgton Community Center on Thursday, Dec. 16. Rotarian and Chef Nicholas Orgo oversaw the production of the 125 roast beef meals, which were distributed […]
Births
Michael Jermano Larosa NORWAY — Michael and Laura Larosa of Norway are pleased to announce the arrival of a son, Michael Jermano Larosa, born at Stephens Memorial Hospital on Dec. 10, 2021 at 10:35 p.m., weighing 8 pounds and 9 ounces. Michael joins yellow Lab Louie.