BRIDGTON — The Molly Ockett Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) undertook the task of creating lap blankets for the veterans in the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. The effort was led by Chapter Corresponding Secretary Nancy Coshow, pictured with Brad Peck, Administrator of the home, at […]
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Sweden Food Pantry 50/50 Raffle has a winner
SWEDEN — Each year the Sweden Food Pantry sponsors a raffle to raise money in conjunction with Sweden Days, held during the first weekend in August. This year, the Pantry’s Board of Directors opted for a simple 50/50 raffle. Board members sold raffle tickets to family, friends, and themselves. But a goodly amount of the tickets were sold […]
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Volunteers, blood donors needed for disaster season
PORTLAND — Many weather experts predict a destructive wildfire and hurricane season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies. “We’re preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and […]
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Street dance with Creation Completed and friends
NORWAY — This Saturday, August 21, from 5-11 p.m. across from the Norway Opera House, the band Creation Completed, comprised of former OHHS students Alan Bean, Billy Holden, Annie Somers, Karan Shaw Bracy, and Andy Whitney, along with Tom Chandel and Mark Perakslis bring you their Street Dance of 60’s Rock as they did in […]
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First Hannibal Hamlin birthday celebration slated
PARIS — The birthplace of Hannibal Hamlin, Abraham Lincoln’s Vice-President during the Civil War, Historic Paris Hill offers a breathtaking scenic backdrop for this free, fun-filled family-friendly event taking place on August 28 from 3-8 p.m. Paris Hill Common in Courthouse Square will host the First Annual Hannibal Hamlin Birthday Bash to Benefit the Friends […]
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Stay safe, keep them safe’ virtually presented by Misfits Rehab
AUBURN — This talk, presented by Jennifer Marchigiani of Misfits Rehab, will go over what a wildlife rehabilitator does and how she got started as a wildlife rehabilitator. She will share some information about Maine’s wildlife, dispel some myths, and talk about how to keep yourself and our wildlife safe! Misfits Rehab is located in […]
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Huge indoor yard sale on Aug. 28
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce another huge indoor yard sale on Saturday, August 28, from 9-2 p.m. Well known for its giant annual outdoor August Yard Sale, this past year has presented a unique challenge. The community has been generous with its donations […]
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This ‘n That
Texas Hold’em LOCKE MILLS — Texas Hold’em, Saturday, August 28, Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Doors open at 11 a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option. BYOB (Under 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Meals and beverages will be available. For more information, call Ray-890-3737. Community […]
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Norway church welcomes guest minister Blake
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church welcomes guest minister Pastor Ron Blake on August 22 at 10 a.m. Ron was raised in Florida and retired to Maine in 2000. He was raised in the Lutheran Church because his mother was Norwegian and that was the national church of Norway. While serving in the Orlando Police Department, […]
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Church welcomes guest minister
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church again welcomes guest minister Reverend Richard Moore on Sunday, August 15 at 10 a.m. Reverend Moore, who has served Presbyterian churches in Maryland, New Jersey, Michigan, and Wisconsin, has preached at the Norway Center Church every summer for the past 46 years. His wife, Martha, is the daughter of […]