BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 is very excited to welcome Anna Low as Guest Artist, December 3 – January 3. She is the owner and creator behind Purplebean Bindery, an Auburn business focused on creating unique, durable and inspiring blank journals. She has degrees from Hampshire College, The Paris Photographic Institute, and the School of […]
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USDA local working group to meet
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invite the public to attend a meeting of the Oxford County USDA Local Working Group on Thursday, December 3, 10 a.m. – Noon through the Zoom Video Teleconferencing program. Meeting Information: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88982009943?pwd=MGZhR2lmaFRQNkM0blJXdHJJYTlidz09 Meeting ID: […]
RHC takes additional COVID-19 precautions
RUMFORD — Three team members at Rumford Community Home have tested positive for COVID-19, Central Maine Healthcare officials said Friday. “Our top priority is the safety of the residents, team members and the community,” said Peter J. Wright, FACHE, president of Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital and Central Maine Healthcare’s Long-Term Care Division. “We are taking […]
It’s not too late for Giving Tuesday
PARIS — Please help Responsible Pet Care meet their goal so they can continue to help homeless pets in the Oxford Hills area. Responsible Pet Care, P. O. Box 82, Norway, Maine 04268. Sponsor a Dog or Cat Kennel: For $10 a month you can sponsor a cat kennel and for $25 a month you […]
Progress Center staff members test positive for COVID-19
NORWAY — The Progress Center would like to acknowledge that we have had two staff members test positive for COVID-19. Due to recent closures, neither of the individuals exposed have been in contact with any individuals whom we support. We are thankful for their vigilance and willingness to proceed quickly with testing. In response to […]
Library offers Zoom author talk
SOUTH PARIS — Join Joseph Wax, author of “Final Mission: the North Woods,” for an author talk, via Zoom, on Thursday, December 3rd, at 7 p.m. Dr. Wax’s book covers the events surrounding the crash of a B-52 Stratofortress on Maine’s desolate Elephant Mountain on January 24, 1963, killing seven of the crew. If interested […]
World in Your Library program Dec. 15
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library in partnership with Norway Historical Society was awarded a World in Your Library event by the Maine Humanities Council. World in Your Library events feature qualified, Maine based speakers to explore local and international current topics and relevant issues. This will be a virtual presentation using Zoom on Tuesday, December […]
Virtual workshop: Decorating with Maine evergreens
REGION — Alyssa Andrews, Natural Resource Steward with Rangeley LakesHeritage Trust, will be sharing some tricks for identifying evergreens in the Maine woods, which species work well, and how to harvest with minimal damage to the forest. This workshop is designed for youth of all ages. Younger youth will need an adult helper. Wednesday, December […]
SeniorsPlus December offerings
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for December 2020. All classes are held virtually or telephonically at this time. Classes are free, unless noted. Please register for classes by emailing edcenter@seniorsplus.org or calling 795-4010. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center or our Facebook page. ONLINE CLASSES Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to […]
New visiting policy at CMH facilities
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare is updating its visiting policy to protect the health and safety of patients, staff and the greater community during the corona virus pandemic. The new policy goes into effect Friday, Nov. 20, at Central Maine Healthcare hospitals, practices and clinics. Central Maine Healthcare wants its patients to have support from […]