LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus invites the community to an art exhibit celebrating the creative talents of older adults in the Opening Minds through Art (OMA) program. The event will be held on Friday, November 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at SeniorsPlus in Lewiston and is open to the public. Friends, family, and community members are […]
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Young’s welcomes community to inaugural Christmas Spectacular
PARIS — Dedicated to helping cultivate a tight-knit community, Young’s Greenhouse is now building on the success of its annual Spring Celebration by hosting its first-ever Christmas Spectacular. Held in partnership with Moss Brook Church, the event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Young’s Greenhouse in south Paris. […]
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Christmas for Families 2024
To the Editor: Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving we all have much to be thankful for. Christmas just weeks after and we are trying to get the word out. Just a reminder to all, if you need help or know someone just let us know we keep all information confidential you can pick […]
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Movie Review: Double feature
The battle for second place at the domestic box office this past weekend (behind the fourth weekend of “Venom: The Last Dance”) was close, with two films hovering around the $11 million mark. Since neither film is a big hit, I’ve decided to toss them both a quick review. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Sadly, […]
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Kids’ Book Review: ‘Thanks to the Animals’
Paris Public Library Book Review: Thanks to the Animals Author: Allen Sockabasin, Passamaquoddy Storyteller Illustrator: Rebekah Raye Thanks to the Animals, a children’s fictional picture book, authored by a Maine Passamaquoddy storyteller, is a perfect read for Native American Heritage Month. Its “gentle yet strong words” (Joseph Bruchac), the delightful, colorful artwork of our natural […]
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OHCA Honor Roll
OXFORD — Congratulations! The following students have earned academic honors for the First Quarter of the 2024-2025 OHCA school year. Highest honors – Students who have earned grades A- or above in all subjects: Emma Fogg, Grade 12 Honors – Students who have earned grades B- or above in all subjects: Lucas Blackburn, Grade 12 […]
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday in your PJs!
AREA — This Small Business Saturday, (November 30) we invite you to make a big impact in our community by shopping small and supporting the local businesses that make our area so special. We all know that the big chains can offer convenience, but it’s the small businesses that give our neighborhoods their unique charm […]
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OH Bridge results
OXFORD — On Friday, November 15, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place: Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Les Buzzell of Auburn; 2nd place: Paul Kahl of Westbrook and Misha Tomic of Waterford; 3rd place: David Lindley of Gorham and Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook; 4th place: Mike […]
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Hancock Lumber repositions itself for the future
CASCO — Hancock Lumber is repositioning itself as a ‘division-less’ organization with a bright future as one company, with one vision + one strategy. As part of this change, the company enthusiastically welcomes two new members to its executive team, announces a significant internal promotion, and introduces its realigned senior leadership team. As the company […]
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‘2025’ Commemorative Paris Hill egg
PARIS — The ‘2025’ Commemorative Paris Hill Egg has just been released for purchase. The behind-the-scenes story of these eggs appears in the latest edition of the Oxford County Chamber of Commerce magazine “Oxford Hills.” Every year, the egg features an image of one of the historic buildings on Paris Hill. This year’s egg, designed […]