STATE — Grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Animal Welfare Fund are available to organizations that advance animal welfare in the state. Last year, the Animal Welfare Fund awarded $343,500 in grants to 25 nonprofit organizations, including general support for the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, Fryeburg, and Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, in […]

OTISFIELD — You have seen restaurants advertising “Breakfast All Day”? Well, the Community Lunch menu planners are taking a page from their playbook and offering a variety of breakfast dishes for May’s Community Lunch. There will be a Crustless Veggie Quiche (otherwise known as a Fritatta), a Mexican casserole, a tater-tot casserole, a raisin bread […]

NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, (CRCofWM) located at 59 Winter Street, Norway, on the Stephens Memorial Hospital campus, announces their schedule of free in-person and virtual classes and activities for the month of May. Anyone impacted by cancer (cancer survivors and caregivers) can participate. Weekly Public Drop-in hours Every Thursday from […]

STATE — Harbor Management and Access Grant – Open Until May 19 for Municipalities to Apply The Submerged Lands Program’s Harbor Management and Access Grant (HMA) application season is now open for municipalities to apply to upgrade or create new public access to coastal or great pond waters, or hardware such as lifts on municipal piers […]

STATE — New Ventures Maine has announced free classes scheduled for May, including self-paced, online, and in-person workshops that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. Self-paced classes include: My Next Career Move: Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate […]

Beginning May 1, care team members, patients, visitors and others entering MaineHealth facilities will no longer be required to wear masks in the system’s hospitals or clinics. Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway is a member of MaineHealth. Some key points: ·       Anyone may choose to mask at their discretion. ·       Masks will be available for those who […]

OXFORD — On Friday, April 28, the Oxford Hills Bridge Club announced the following winners: 1st place was won by Hazel Glazier of Norway and Marta Clements from Bryant Pond. Tied for 2nd, 3rd and 4th places were: Teresa O’CLair of Lewiston and partner Denny Raymond of Waterford; Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook and Mike True […]

WEST PARIS — Maine in the month of May has to be one of the most hopeful and joyful places on Earth. It’s nature, and it’s the people all moving together toward making the most of our warm times. Please join us on Sundays, at 9 a.m. for a warm and joyful experience. Music is […]