Thanksgiving OXFORD — Hosanna New Testament Church is hosting a Community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 109 Schoolhouse Road in Oxford. Theater NORWAY — The Community Children’s Theater is busy rehearsing their performance of Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse’s musical, “Snow Way Out,” […]
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WMAG special exhibit opens Dec. 6
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group will wrap up 2024 with a special exhibit of “Small Works” at the Matolcsy Art Center at 480 Main Street in Norway. Dozens of small paintings and other works will be displayed. The show will open with a reception on Friday, Dec. 6. The reception will begin at […]
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Backyard Reflections: Moving through November – Hobblebush
In the fall after most of the trees are bare around my house and I have soaked in the last vibrant bittersweet, crimson, and gold, I head for protected forests knowing that I can extend fall glory by visiting trees in these untrammeled places. This habit of mine is in direct response to what […]
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Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed holds Open House
OXFORD — OXNAE welcomes everyone to an Open House at their new location, 1570 Main Street Suite 6 in Oxford (to the right of Label Shopper) from 3 – 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 21. Visit the new space, meet the academic teachers, tour one of the CDL trucks, meet Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students, […]
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USDA Rural Dev. awards $2.2M in energy grants
BANGOR — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson today announced that the agency is partnering with small business owners to expand access to clean energy, create jobs, and help lower their energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The funding announced includes thirteen grants totaling $2.2M. […]
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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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Community Connections program launched to enhance access
BETHEL — The Bethel Age-Friendly Community Initiative is celebrating the launch of a new Community Connections project, a local effort aimed at strengthening community and promoting well-being for older people. The project’s primary goal is to build robust connections between local services and older adults, allowing them easier access to essential resources and social […]
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SeniorsPlus hosts art exhibit celebrating older adults
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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Do you have room in your heart?
Are you looking for a new best friend? Well look no further, Leo is your man. We suspect Leo is a Boxer/Great Dane mix, considering he’s still figuring out how to use his long legs. He’s just under 2 years old and came to us as an unclaimed stray. This funny guy has brought a […]
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News You Can Use: AARP
Each monthly article will focus on seasonal, useful information to keep everyone informed about AARP topics, events, or just fun stuff to do. AARP was founded 60 years ago by a retired school teacher, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Since that time, AARP has been committed to the advancement of livable communities, social opportunities, meaningful advocacy, […]