OXFORD — The benefits of nature-based education are quantifiable by academic and personal growth metrics. Western Foothills Land Trust recognizes this value and has been working to improve access to sites to be used as forest classrooms near many grade schools in the SAD 17 district. On Feb. 15, the Norway-based land trust purchased […]
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This ‘n That
Suppers OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, at 231 Rayville Road in Otisfield, is excited to announce an Italian Pasta Supper. This will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Church’s community gathering room and is open to the public. We will be serving assorted pasta dishes, with […]
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SeniorsPlus March classes and groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in March. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on March 19 and 26. ‘Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey’ will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees […]
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New library items in Norway
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces the acquisition of the following titles: February 2024 Fiction: Albert, Susan Wittig – Someone Always Nearby Burke, James Lee – Harbor Lights Carr, Robyn – The Friendship Club Dailey, Janet – One in a Million Daraj, Susan Muaddi – Behind You is the Sea Donovan, Kemper – The Busy […]
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OH Bridge results
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Bridge Club met on Friday, March 1 at the Oxford Legion Hall, and the following were winners: 1st place: Hazel Glazier of Norway and Marta Clements of Bryant Pond: 2nd place: Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook and Mike Quinn of Otisfield; 3rd place: Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Les Buzzell […]
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Learn about gun safety legislation
NORWAY — On Monday, March 11, from 6:30-8 p.m., the Norway Universalist Church will host a panel discussion on the Gun Safety Legislation that is currently being proposed in the Maine Legislature. The panel will include representatives from the Health care and Law Enforcement communities, as well as Lynn Ellis, a member of the Maine […]
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Historical society seeks two part-time interns
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society is offering two $3,000 part-time summer internships to qualified college students or recent high school graduates with matriculation plans for Fall of 2024. The internship is for eight weeks beginning June 11, although that date is flexible. Hours of work are Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]
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First Universalist March services
WEST PARIS — We are experiencing glimmers of spring. March is like that. Let’s also experience the joys of community and the time spent together in peace and thoughtful contemplation. Join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. All are welcome. Refreshments following the services. March 3, led by guest speaker, Bob Neal. His topic is […]