BRIDGTON — In September, Bridgton Hospital will offer a series of outpatient self-management classes to inform and empower those with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease. The cost of the classes is covered by most insurance plans, including MaineCare and Medicare. The class dates are: Sept. 12, Sept. 18, and Sept 25, […]
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Sponsors ready for Sept. 14 Rotary Golf Classic
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary will be hosting its 15th Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, September 14 at the Bridgton Highlands County Club. Sponsorship at the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze levels are being offered with details at https://lakeregionrotary.com or by emailing LakeRegionRotary@gmail.com. This event is the club’s biggest fundraiser each year and allows […]
Healthy Oxford Hills cooking class wraps up with celebration
The six-week class teaches nutrition education, shopping skills, and how to cook.
Bruce Bryant supports conservation
To the Editor: I am supporting Bruce Bryant as a candidate for Senate District 18. Bruce previously served in the Senate and in 2008 supported the Land For Maine’s Future (LMF) funds to purchase land. Through his support and the generous voter approval for LMF funds, the Town of Woodstock purchased 700 acres known as […]
Chamber announces Harvest Festival – A Celebration of Community and Creativity
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2024 Harvest Festival, set to take place on September 21, in the heart of Bethel. This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of local talent, community spirit, and the joys of the harvest season. The Harvest Festival will […]
Norway Savings Bank appoints Frank Farrell as IT VP
NORWAY—Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Frank Farrell has been appointed Information Technology & Systems (ITS) Director VP. Most recently, Farrell served as Information Systems Manager. The Monmouth native and Minot resident joined NSB in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT Department and quickly demonstrated a commitment to superior customer […]
Mushroom forager to present at McLaughlin Garden
PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead welcomes all to “Everything you ever wanted to know about foraging for wild mushrooms,” with author and expert mushroom forager, Frank Hyman, on Thursday, August 29 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hyman’s presentation about safe mushroom foraging is based on information found in his book – How To […]
Norway Center Church service
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church welcomes guest minister Rev. John Williams on Sunday, August 25 at 10 a.m. John is a graduate of the Bangor Theological Seminary, MD. John has recently retired as minister of the West Auburn Congregational Church having served their congregation twice (1981-1988) and (2014-2024), as well as the West Bethel […]
Community Band summer concert Aug. 25
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Community Band will play its summer concert on Sunday, August 25, on the Bethel Common at 4 p.m., conducted by Simon Smith. Please bring a chair for this outdoor concert. The rain location is Bingham Auditorium at Gould Academy. A special feature is a song arranged by Heather Hastings, a former […]
This ‘n That
Supper SUMNER — On August 24, there will be a Beanhole Bean supper at the Congregational Church of East Sumner at 5:30 p.m. $9 per person/$5 youth 5-15. Children under 5 free/$23 Max. family price. There will be raffles and indoor/outdoor dining. Take-out will be available after 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the outreach of […]