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Paris boy’s book on coronavirus safety recognized by CDC
Liam Holland, 6, spreads a message about wearing masks.
Shaker virtual Christmas Fair set
NEW GLOUCESTER — Join us for the Shaker Virtual Christmas Fair! It’s the same annual tradition in a new format! Even though onsite, indoor shopping on December 5th has been cancelled this year to ensure the health and safety of all, the Shaker Christmas Fair is now virtual! Get your Shaker fruitcake, biscuits, sugared nuts, stuffed […]
Rotary delivers dictionaries to third graders
BRIDGTON — Rotarians Elizabeth Gemme and Erin Nelson of Norway Savings Bank-Naples and Bridgton, Aaron Hagan of Key Bank-Bridgton and George Klauber, Past President of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, delivered dictionaries to the Songo Locks Elementary School, the Stevens Brook Elementary School and the Dodge School on Tuesday, November 24. In the past 10 […]
Rotarian and Chef Nick Orgo embodies community service
SWEDEN — On Friday evening, November 20th, three friends from books clubs and walking groups, met at an orchard parking lot to pick up meals prepared by Nicholas Orgo of M.A.N.E. Catering and Event Services of Bridgton. All three women and their husbands are not getting out much during the pandemic but remarked how wonderful it […]
New novels at the Paris Public Library
PARIS — The Paris Public Library recently added the following novels to its collection. For more information, or to reserve a book, please call the library at 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. Donna Andrews, “The Gift of the Magpie;” V.C. Andrews, “Whispering Hearts;” Jeffrey Archer, “Hidden in Plain Sight;” Keri Arthur, “Dancing with the Devil;” David […]
Cancer Foundation awards grant to CRCWM
FALMOUTH — Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) announced that with its most recent funding of COVID-19 Response awards, $163,000 has been distributed to thirteen organizations throughout the state since May. After reaching out to trusted partners in the cancer community, MCF reallocated a portion of grant funding to respond to the growing and immediate needs of cancer patients during the […]
Oxford Legion makes local donations
OXFORD — Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford recently made donations from their bottle return funds to two local groups. Given to the football team at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School was $472.86 and to the Rock House Teen Center was $151.18.
Grange to hold Christmas Fair
NORWAY — A Christmas Fair will be held Saturday, December 5 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Norway Grange, located at 15 Whitman Street in Norway. Come join us, have fun and pick up some Christmas Gifts for all. There will be a wide variety of items including jewelry, maple syrup products, honey, Christmas wreaths, quilts, […]
First Universalist West Paris December services
WEST PARIS — This time of year for many of us is traditionally a drawing together with family and friends – our community. And, while this season will be different, it can still be very special. We just need to see the goodness in different, creative ways. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. for […]