PARIS — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Wednesday, November 6 from 3-5 p.m. in Paris for a workshop about starting trees from seeds. There are many nut trees that are hardy in the northeast and can be easily grown in Maine. Nuts can provide a nutritious food source for people and […]
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Screening of Award-Winning ‘Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut’ in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — Join us for a special screening of Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut, an award-winning documentary that sheds light on the remarkable history and ongoing efforts to restore the American chestnut tree. The event, presented in partnership with Loon Echo Land Trust, Magic Lantern Theatre, 4-H Innovation Center, and The American Chestnut […]
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NSB presents NEHC with $5,000
NORWAY—Representatives from Norway Savings Bank presented Scott Vlaun, Executive Director of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy, with a $5,000 check to benefit the Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative (NEHC) on October 10 (picture and caption below). Fittingly, the check presentation was held at the future home of the NEHC. In 2023, CEBE purchased 33 and […]
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Pumpkin painting, carving event
NORWAY — Bring your family and friends and get into the Halloween spirit! The Alan Day Community Garden, Western Foothills Land Trust, and Norway Recreation Department are excited to invite children and their caregivers to a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin painting and carving. This festive community event will be held on Tuesday, October […]
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What I’ve learned
For years, Paul Harvey presented a radio show called “The Rest of the Story.” He would tell about a true incident, but leave out a key fact, which he reserved for the end and presented as a twist. In 1991, my army unit fought in Desert Storm. When the war was over, we stayed in […]
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This ‘n That
‘Christmas in the Village’ Holiday Fair CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, is hosting our annual “Christmas in the Village” Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This year’s fair will have a variety of vendors in addition to decorative greenery, baked goods, a raffle, and […]
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Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District offering workshop about growing Nut Trees
PARIS — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Wednesday, November 6 from 3-5 p.m. in Paris for a workshop about starting trees from seeds. There are many nut trees that are hardy in the northeast and can be easily grown in Maine. Nuts can provide a nutritious food source for people and […]
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TMS Girls’ Soccer
BETHEL — The Rebels ended their season on Tuesday, October 15, in a play-off game loss against Maranacook. The final score was 5-0. The Rebels finished with a 5-4 record and should feel proud of their efforts all season.
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Question 4 benefits trails, all of us
To the Editor: Do you enjoy snowmobiling? Do you enjoy mountain biking? Do you enjoy hiking? All of these outdoor recreational activities depend on trails that need to be built and maintained. Recent storms have severely impacted them. We need trails in Maine not only for recreation but because of the significant health and economic […]
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Honor Courage Commitment
To the Editor: I’m sitting in my home office and my gaze is drawn to my memory wall and a keepsake U.S. Navy cane given to me by my deceased wife. Those three words are inscribed on the barrel of the cane. I remember my family members who served before and after me. When you […]