AREA — Western Foothills Land Trust and The Conservation Fund announce that on October 15, the Western Foothills Land Trust purchased the first of three former Chadbourne Tree Farm tracts from White Pine Forest LLC (a subsidiary of The Conservation Fund). The tract is comprised of three wooded parcels totaling 494 acres in Oxford, near […]
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Church Fair Nov.er 20 at East Otisfield Free Baptist Church
OTISFIELD — After sitting out last year’s sale because of COVID, those at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church are happy to host their annual Church Fair on November 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The able hands of Debbie Dyer and Maryanne Hill are chairing the fair and bringing all kinds of delights […]
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Puzzles WATERFORD — The North Waterford Church, on Rout 35, has reopened its Jigsaw Puzzle Library with hundreds of puzzles of all sizes (and shapes) to choose from. Come in the back door and you’ll see the display. The lending library is open from 1 to 3 p.m. every Monday; all are welcome. Centerpiece workshop […]
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Fall Tabletop Centerpiece Workshop planned
PARIS — An Autumn Centerpiece Workshop will be held on Sunday, Nov. 21, in two sessions: 12-1:30 p. m. or 2-3:30 p.m. Call 743-8820 to reserve a space. Each guest will be given enough dried flowers and other natural materials to create one arrangement in a 6- to 8-inch waterproof container. Extra materials will be […]
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Paris library starts community drive for Christmas for Kids
Paris Public Library is participating in a needed community drive for knit and crocheted hats and mittens for children. Last year we had a successful drive thanks to so many generous needle crafters and we are hoping we can meet this need once again for the children in our community, even though we are a […]
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Annual fall garden clean-up and luncheon set
PARIS — The Annual Fall Clean-up and Luncheon at the McLaughlin Garden is planned to begin at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the garden at 97 Main St. in South Paris. Are you looking to learn more about ornamental gardening? Want to make some new gardening friends? Looking for a fun way to volunteer […]
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Norway Country Club ladies donate to Cancer Resource Center
The Norway Country Club Ladies Association raised over $14,000 in their 8th annual Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament for the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) on Aug. 12. Many area businesses and individuals sponsored the golf tournament with cash donations or donated items to their Silent Auction and Ticket Raffle Table. “We are […]
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County Extension annual meeting is Dec. 7
AREA — The Oxford County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting and election of officers on Dec. 7, from 3:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. OCEA is actively recruiting new members. In partnership with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff, members of the county Extension Association provide […]
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Holiday services
Services SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner will hold a Thanksgiving Eve service on November 24 at 7 p.m. The church is accessible for all. 50 Main Street, Rte. 219, East Sumner Village. For more information: Bill 388-2263 or Cyndy 388-2667 SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner will hold a Christmas […]
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A Tribute to a lost, and found, Civil War veteran
NORWAY — On a beautiful Sunday morning on August 1 of this year, a large group of friends and family gathered at the Fore Street Cemetery in Oxford to celebrate an unusual and amazing event. After more than 150 years, the resting place of an ancestor who served in the Civil War had been found […]