RANGELEY — The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsman’s Association (RRG&SA) is excited to announce significant upcoming improvements to its Rifle/Pistol Range, located on Morton Cut Off Road in Lower Cupsuptic Township. These upgrades are in response to recent damage sustained during last fall and winter storms, as well as increased usage by our shooting community. […]
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Jay board keeps minimum sewer water rate, raises overage by 1 cent
The town is also looking for one more volunteer to serve on a joint Jay-Wilton police departments committee to look at sharing services.
Bethel Farmer’s Market now takes EBT/SNAP
Sixteen Western Maine farmers will sell their wares on The Parkway each Saturday morning through October.
Center for Ecology-Based Economy to host climate solution event
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) will host its sixth annual 2030 Vision Climate Convergence May 16 and 17 at the Celebration Barn Theater in Paris. This year’s convergence, themed “Resist, Regenerate, Renew,” will directly address the unique challenges of this moment for climate action in western Maine and beyond. Building on […]
Adult Education offers CDL training
PARIS — In-person CDL Class A or Class B Truck Driver Training is being offered starting in July. Please call and apply as soon as possible, 207-743-8842, or email a.edmunds@msad17.org This Commercial Driver’s License training program will assist students in acquiring the skills that can lead to a successful career in the trucking industry. Our […]
Travis and Bernard need forever homes
Bernard is a senior cat who was brought to us as a stray. Estimated to be around 12 years old, Bernard is one of the sweetest cats at our shelter, which has made him a staff and visitor favorite. Upon arrival, Bernard was low weight and slightly matted, but he quickly put on weight and […]
There is elegance in Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust
When I cared for my cousin Betty, throughout her several-month-long journey of transitioning, throughout the days and nights, she described people she was seeing who had passed away previously, men dressed in purple robes, and lions perched on pedestals. One day, she described a man I couldn’t see, but who was sitting beside me on […]
NSB continues longtime support of Safe Voices
AUBURN — Lin Dehetre, Market Manager VP at Norway Savings Bank’s Auburn branch, proudly presented representatives from Safe Voices in Auburn with a donation of $5,000 during a recent check presentation (pictured below), part of a multi-year commitment by the bank towards an organization responding to calls for help with care and compassion. Safe Voices […]
Bernard and Travis need forever homes
Bernard is a senior cat who was brought to us as a stray. Estimated to be around 12 years old, Bernard is one of the sweetest cats at our shelter, which has made him a staff and visitor favorite. Upon arrival, Bernard was low weight and slightly matted, but he quickly put on weight and […]
Clergy vigil in support of immigrants draws a big crowd
NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Area Clergy Association’s (OHACA) recent (May 8) vigil drew an enthusiastic crowd from seven towns and clergy from eight churches to voice support for immigrant rights. The vigil took place in front of Second Congregational Church on the corner of Main and Paris Streets in Norway. OHACA’s big banner read […]