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NSB invites community to celebrate
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the landscaping beautification project at its headquarters on 261 Main Street in Norway will be completed September 1. The construction, which spanned three-and-a-half months, transformed the exterior of the Main and Danforth Street sides of the building, with beautiful landscaping and an incredible new public space. […]
BHS presents Abraham Lincoln Alive
BRIDGTON — We are excited to welcome award-winning, and widely acclaimed reenactor John Voehl from Colorado to present a speech on the expansion of statehood on September 10 at 5 p.m. at Narramissic in South Bridgton. Members of the 3rd Maine Vol. Infantry Company A will be participating. The number of U.S. states more than […]
Upcoming 4-H workshops
OXFORD — The Oxford County 4-H Extension Office will be offering the following workshops at no charge to the public: Mr. Drew & His Animals Too Friday, September 17, 3-6 p.m. at the Oxford County Fair, 4-H Exhibit Hall. Oxford County 4-H will be hosting Mr. Drew and some of the exotic creatures he’s rescued. […]
This ‘n That
Suppers NORWAY — There will be a free Harvest Supper at the Norway Fire Station on September 25. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and everyone is invited. There will be live music and games for teens as well. WATERFORD — Tuesday, August 31st: North Waterford Church Supper, 5:00-6:30, featuring ham, corn on the […]
Mechanic Falls Historical Society Open House
MECHANIC FALLS — Mechanic Falls Historical Society is holding an Open House, Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and September 12, downstairs in the Municipal Building gym from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a major display of historic and noteworthy items about Mechanic Falls. Since the society moved its collection to its […]
Births
Oliver James Parsons LEWISTON — Parents Nikolas and Darcie Parsons of Lewiston announce the arrival of a baby boy, Oliver James Parsons, born August 6, 2021. Paternal grandparents are Beth Ellsworth of Norway and Ronald Parsons, Jr. of Lewiston and maternal grandparents are Corey Morgan of Lewiston and Beth Lougee of Gray. Great grandparents are […]
Applications to help cover costs for Organic Certification open
BANGOR — Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are due Nov. 1. “USDA is here to help all producers, including those who grow our nation’s organic food and fiber. […]
Last summer service at Norway Center Church
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church plans to welcome guest minister Reverend Scott Campbell on Sunday, Aug. 29. This will be the last service of the summer season. Church services begin at 10 a.m. at 89 Norway Center Road in Norway. Reverend Campbell is a retired United Methodist pastor living on Paris Hill with his […]
Ella Sue and the Burlap Bag wins New York Book Festival
LOVELL — Ella Sue and the Burlap Bag, the latest book by author Robin Taylor-Chiarello, has recently been announced as the 2021 New York Book Festival Children’s Book Winner. This is not the first time the author has been honored at this festival; she has previously won for her books The Blue Lobster and It […]