Library SUMNER — The Increase Robinson Library and Neighborhood House will be open for tours, genealogy and historical records, and browsing in the 1800s library on July 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be copies of the Sumner 200 bicentennial history books for sale at $10 each. There will also be a […]
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Oxford Hills Bridge results
On Friday, July 7, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club announced the following winners: North-South pairs 1st: Mike True of Auburn and Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook; 2nd: Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Mike Quinn of Otisfield; 3rd: Frank and Diana Ferland of Falmouth; 4th: Kim Kelley of Oxford and Pam Shain of Bridgton; East-West […]
Teen leadership program seeks to increase civic engagement
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is accepting applications for a new civic engagement program called Youth Have a Voice. This nine-month program is open to all Maine teens and recent high school graduates who are interested in taking a more active role in serving their local communities, the state, or the country. […]
First Waterford summer breakfast successful
WATERFORD — The first Waterford Summer Breakfast of 2023 on July 4 was a resounding success. Over 350 diners and volunteers were served breakfast at the Wilkins Community House in Waterford. There will be three more breakfasts this summer on Wednesdays, July 19, August 2, and August 16. All are from 7:30-10 a.m. The […]
Gorman Foundation addresses urgent food insecurity
STATE — The end of expanded food assistance benefits, coupled with rising food costs, has created an enormous challenge for Mainers trying to put food on the table. As schools let out for the summer, this is particularly concerning for children and families who will lose access to school meals until the fall. To help […]
Norway library’s Nonfiction for June
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces the following newly acquired nonfiction: Biography: Eig, Jonathan – King: A Life Klobuchar, Amy – The Joy of Politics: Surviving Cancer, A Campaign, A Pandemic, An Insurrection, and Life’s Other Unexpected Curveballs Roberts, Rebecca Boggs – Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson […]
Maine Author to speak at Harrison library
HARRISON — Maine author Bob Keyes will discuss his recent book, The Isolation Artist: Scandal, Deception and the Last Days of Robert Indiana on Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison Village Library. At the time of his death, artist Robert Indiana (best known for his 1965 LOVE sculpture), was a very rich man […]
Paris library’s July additions
PARIS — The Paris Public Library has acquired the following new books this month: Fiction: Isabel Allende – The Wind Knows My Name Keri Arthur – Wraith’s Revenge Ashley Audrain – The Whispers Tessa Bailey – Unfortunately Yours Mary Balogh – Remember Me Andrea Bartz – The Spare Room Marie Benedict – The First Ladies […]
Give back when you get outside this summer
NORWAY —The Maine West initiative is challenging people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and the River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local food pantries by getting outside for healthy outdoor activities this summer. The Summer 2023 Second Nature Adventure Challenge kicked off on July 4 and will run through Labor Day. […]