ALBANY TWP — The last in Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District Workshop Series, this great workshop will introduce you to the art of growing cranberries. Join us at the Woodward Cranberry Farm on October 25th, from 10 am until Noon to learn how to grow delicious, healthy cranberries! Woodward’s grows organic cranberries and […]
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Ceremony disposed of unserviceable flags
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, September 14th, the West Paris Fire Department, American Legion Ring McKeen Post 151 and American Legion Auxiliary Ring McKeen Unit 151, disposed of flags that had become unserviceable. A proper and fitting ceremony should always be done in a dignified way preferably by burning. The American Legion has a very […]
For Stoneham’s Ashley Gouin, there’s no place like Maine
Ashley Gouin not only loves nature. she loves machines. She creates Youtube videos on Jeep repair under the name ChickBuilt as a way to get more women interested in their vehicles. Gouin, who runs her own business called MIA Trash Removal, has three younger brothers, a 13-year-old daughter, and a 20-month-old son. Her mom and […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NORWAY — Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women after skin cancer. The fact is that nearly one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some time during their lives.* Per the 2019 American Cancer Society Facts & Figures, there will be an estimated 8,920 new cancer cases in […]
Water District critical customer workshop set
SOUTH PARIS — Paris Utility District, Norway Water District, and Oxford Water District invite you to attend: Water District Critical Customer Workshop on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This workshop will take place at Paris Fire Department, 137 Western Ave, South Paris. Lunch will be provided. Because you are considered […]
Lovell Harvest Festival Sunday
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society will present a Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, October 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event should have something of interest for all members of the family. There will be a demonstration of the operation of a cider press, dealers selling their wares, and fall craft activities for […]
Food safety training for volunteers
PARIS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will be holding ‘Cooking for Crowds,’ a food safety training for volunteers on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at our Oxford County office, 9 Olson Road, South Paris, ME 04281. ‘Cooking for Crowds’ offers up-to-date information on how to handle, transport, store and prepare foods safely […]
First Universalist October services
WEST PARIS — Color. We’re beginning to see the beautiful color of fall, but we are still enjoying summer warmth. It is possible to have the best of both seasons. That is what one can also expect from the worship services at the First Universalist Church of West Paris as well – the best of […]
New Oxford Hills Community Choir hits high note
The Oxford Hills Community Choir was formed after MSAD 17 Choir Director Dennis Boyd received a $4,000 grant from the Oxford Hills Educational Association.
What can we do to address climate change?
WATERFORD — Beginning October 8, the Waterford Congregational Church (WCC) launches a monthly discussion group on how we can take action on climate change. These groups will be held in the Wilkins House Community Center, next door to the church in Waterford, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Each will involve an expert presentation to better understand […]