Concert PARIS — Hearts in Tune, a northern New England trio, singing a blend of southern gospel and light contemporary-style music, will perform on May 21. Please invite your friends and family to enjoy this show at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Paris, 500 Paris Hill Rd., Paris. Historical Society OTISFIELD — […]
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Thrift Shoppe, outdoor plant sale set
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce that its Thrift Shoppe will be open on Saturday, May 20 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thanks to generous donations from the Oxford Hills Community, the Thrift Shoppe will feature unique and common household items, dishes, glassware, books, jewelry, linens, toys, […]
Grants available for historic preservation projects
STATE — Grants are available from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Grant Program. The program invests in the preservation, restoration, and retrofitting of historic buildings in Maine. Grant awards of up to $20,000 are available for buildings that are listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places […]
Community weatherization program finding success
NORWAY — New homeowners Maddie Cilano of Waterford and Shannon Brenner of Norway have recently participated in the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy’s (CEBE) Community Weatherization Program. After receiving energy assessment information from Svea Tullberg of Maine Blower Door Test, they worked with Anna Heath from ‘We Built This’ and Seal Rossignol from CEBE […]
Famous chicken pies for sale
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will be selling our famous chicken pies and gravy on the third Saturday of the month until further notice. This month’s sale will be on Saturday, May 20. Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning of the 20 by calling the Church between 9 […]
West Paris alumni banquet slated
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Alumni Association will hold its Annual Banquet, Saturday, June 3 at the Ring McKeen Post #151 Legion Hall on Church Street in West Paris at 5 p.m. The event will include social time, a turkey dinner catered by the Legion and brief business meeting. Any alumni wishing to attend […]
Wading and waterfowl habitat conserved in Sweden
SWEDEN — Greater Lovell Land Trust (GLLT) continues to expand its conservation work in Sweden. Thanks to the generosity of Bruce and Debra Taylor, 104 acres of wetlands and forest that includes 2,200 feet of frontage on Popple Hill Brook is now under conservation easement. The brook and shrubby wetland that surround it are recognized […]
Commander candidate for National American Legion to visit
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, May 20, the candidate for the Incoming Commander of the National American Legion will be coming to Ring McKeen Post 151 in West Paris. Daniel J. Seehafer of Horicon, WI has held many positions at various levels of the American Legion. His most current position has been National Chaplain. If […]
Cancer Resource Center distributes care baskets
NORWAY — Utilizing monies received through fundraising efforts and donations, the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine was able to make 50 Care Baskets to distribute to cancer patients located in western Maine who could use some extra help. The Care Baskets contain cleaning supplies, paper products, and personal hygiene items. This is the […]
Oxford Hills Bridge results
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club posts the following winners for Friday, May 5: 1st in A were Paul Kahl of Westbrook and Misha Tomic of Waterford; 2nd In A were Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook and Mike True of Auburn; 3rd in A were Marta Clements of Bryant Pond and Hazel Glazier of […]