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Flying solo changes woman's perspective on her life's path
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for two years. Until recently, we were inseparable and I loved his company. I got a job that required me to temporarily relocate and be on my own, so we saw each other only every other week. During that time, I gained a better understanding of who […]
Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo set for March 18
BETHEL — The Mollyockett Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host the sixth annual Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Bethel Inn Conference Center. The Expo will have more than 40 exhibitors, presentations by several well-known guest speakers, a showing of the latest Fly Fishing Film […]
Community meals
OXFORD — Oxford Recreation will host the 10th annual Pizza Challenge where pizza lovers will vote for their favorites. Voting and tasting will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Oxford Rec Center, 223 King St. All proceeds will go programs offered by the Rec Department. Cost: $3 for adults; $1.50 for children […]
Western Mountain Senior College classes to see Rumford, look out foreign policy
BETHEL — Western Mountains Senior College gives Oxford County residents the rare opportunity to join local retired teachers and professors, skilled craftsmen, gifted fellow citizens in classes and community events. A sample of upcoming offerings include: Estate Planning — Trusts: This community service presentation is a follow-up to a session given in the fall. Tuition: […]
Wilton church welcoming speaker
Wilton church welcoming speaker WILTON — The First Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ in Wilton is welcoming a guest speaker on Sunday, March 12. The Rev. Deborah Blood, who is Minister of the Maine U.C.C. Conference, will be speaking. Church services start at 9:30 a.m. FMI: 207-645-2535. Catholic parishes to receive grants PORTLAND […]
Financial freedom to be discussed at Lifetree Café
LEWISTON — Practical strategies for overcoming debt and achieving financial independence will be discussed at Lifetree Café at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Financial Freedom: Practical Advice From a Man Who Had It All — and Lost It,” features a filmed interview with Matt Bell, a financial adviser who […]
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MVHS blood drive Wednesday RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley High School student council will hold a blood drive from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, at the Mountain Valley High School gym. Maine Women’s Hall of Fame celebration AUGUSTA — The 28th annual Maine Women’s Hall of Fame celebration will be held Saturday, March 18, at Jewett […]
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Heating program accepting applications FARMINGTON — Western Maine Community Action Inc. is scheduling appointments for residents of Franklin County who have not applied since Aug. 1, 2016, for the Low Income Home Heating Assistance Program. HEAP is a supplemental program that is meant to assist in paying part of a household’s heating costs. Applications will […]