COUNTY — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation upcoming workshops are listed below. There will be a Fall Mushroom Foray at the Tenmile River Demo Forest in Hiram/Brownfield on Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. There will be a Fall Tree Identification Walk on Friday, October 6, from 3-4 p.m. on Route 2 in […]
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First Universalist October services
WEST PARIS — We’re beginning to feel a little chill in the air, which often gets us moving a little closer together. Join us as we gather on Sundays at 9 a.m. for informative and inspiring worship services. Music is performed by Tom Coolidge. Refreshments will follow the service. All are welcome. Here are the […]
This n That
Auction NORWAY — There will be an auction on October 7 at the Norway Grange, 15 Whitman Street in Norway. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The auction will start at 5:30 p.m. Bell Ringers NORWAY — The 2023 English Hand Bell Choir, of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main Street, Norway, is actively recruiting […]
Open House planned, Bethel project presented
PARIS — The program at the Sept. 21 meeting of the Paris Cape Historical Society was provided by Randy Bennett, the retired executive director of the Bethel Historical Society, who did a presentation on the recently established Hastings Homestead Museum in Bethel. he museum features a house, built in 1822, that has been occupied successively […]
Timber stand improvement, pruning offered
COUNTY — Are you interested in improving the health of your forest? Join us Sunday, November 5 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest in Brownfield to go over the basics and get your questions answered! Maine Forest Service District Forester Mike Richard will teach us about best practices with timber stand […]
Senior College presents Alzheimer’s program
BETHEL — Tips from the latest research from the Alzheimer’s Association will be presented by Valerie Cole, SeniorsPlus Licensed Social Worker, on Thursday, October 5 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the West Parish Congregational Church, 32 Church Street, Bethel. This program is sponsored by “To Your Health” of the Western Mountains Senior College and […]
New titles added at Paris library
PARIS — The following books were added to the Paris Public Library’s collection during the month of August. For more information, or to reserve a title, please call the Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. Fiction: Elizabeth Acevedo – Family Lore; Allison Ashley – The Roommate Pact; Melanie Benjamin – California Golden; Olivie […]
History of the Wilde-Stein Club
NORWAY — Megan MacGregor and Jill Piekut-Roy from the Glickman Family Library at the University of Southern Maine will present a talk called ‘The Wilde-Stein Club: The Start of Queer Liberation in Maine’ on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library. October is LGBT History Month and American Archives Month. The Wilde-Stein […]
Pettigrew concert at Hosanna, Oct. 6
OXFORD — Dave Pettigrew will be in Concert at Hosanna Church in Oxford on Friday evening, October 6 at 7 p.m. Dave is a Nationally known Christian singer, songwriter, keyboard player, and author. His music is featured regularly on both K-Love Radio and Air One Radio. Dave resides in New Jersey with his wife and […]
USDA offers program for Rural Home Repair
STATE — As the state prepares for a major weekend storm, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson today announced that the Department has launched a pilot program to make it easier for rural Mainers to repair and rebuild storm-damaged homes in presidentially declared disaster areas. The pilot program covers […]