Supper WATERFORD — There will be a public supper at the North Waterford Congregational Church on Tuesday, August 6 from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu will include baked beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, salads, casseroles, brown bread, rolls, beverage and strawberry shortcake. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. The Church […]
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Rocky Point Road is book discussion topic
HARRISON — Harrison author Joanne Guzzi will discuss her recent book, From Timberland to Vacationland: A History of Rocky Point Road, on Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison Village Library. What started as a simple project – create a Shutterfly album from old house photos – grew into a fully researched book. Joanne […]
End-of-Summer Carnival slated
PARIS — To bring the community together, Moss Brook Church will host an End-of-Summer Carnival. All are welcome to attend this free community event. The carnival will take place on August 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Moss Brook Church, located at 496 High Street in south Paris. The carnival will provide fun […]
Do you have room in your heart?
It’s challenging telling new adopters, that the dog they’re about to fall in love with is a “stray”. There is no such thing as stray dogs in Maine, which means they were left behind and abandoned. This is how Edgar ended up in our care. We got a call from Animal Control, they had just […]
Mainebiz Small Business Forum: Unlocking success
STATE — On August 7, Mainebiz will host the Mainebiz Small Business Forum, an in-person event geared towards helping startups and small businesses grow and succeed. This year’s topic is Unlocking Successes: Navigating the Top Concerns for Small Businesses. During this event, Maine business leaders will hear from a panel of small business owners as […]
Graduations
Roger Williams BRISTOL, RI — The following students received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2024: Delaney Meserve of Waterford.
Historical society to remember Ben Conant
PARIS — At its monthly meeting on August 15, the Paris Cape Historical Society will remember curator Ben Conant, who passed away in June. PCHS invites anyone who knew Ben, or talked to him for historical or genealogical information, to attend and share memories. People are also encouraged to put their memories to paper to […]
192 acres of Bridgton forest conserved
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is pleased to announce the permanent conservation of 192 acres of undeveloped forestland in Bridgton. The property was donated to LELT by the Lebovitz family, and will be called the Clara and Samuel Lebovitz Forest Preserve. Under LELT’s ownership, permanent public access for hunting, fishing, hiking, and other […]
Rotary to host Community Kettle
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will host a Community Kettle at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street in Bridgton on Thursday, August 1 from 5-6 p.m., or until the food runs out. This will be an eat-in supper with the option for “take-out”. The menu will consist of spaghetti with meat or […]
Support for Bryant
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Bruce Bryant. He is running for State Senator for District 19. As a retired educator, I know he will be a strong voice for our rural schools. He has a proven track record supporting our schools. He visited my school to read to our students. It […]