Auction NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main Street in Norway, will be hosting a ticket auction on Saturday, May 11. Viewing will be from 3-5 p.m. with the auction starting at 5:15 p.m. All funds raised will be used to upgrade the sound system in the church. Many gift items, collectibles, antiques, homemade […]
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First Aid training offered
PARIS — First Aid Training available: this will cover medical emergencies, bleeding, and shock, and includes a certificate of completion from the American Heart Association. The class will be held on Tuesday, April 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $50 (book included). Call Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education to register: 207-743-8842
NSB team members changing lives of Maine youth
NORWAY — The second graders at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in Norway implore their teacher to let them continue the game they’re playing that, on its surface is about making pizzas but, underneath, is teaching them foundational financial skills that could last a lifetime. In the front of the classroom, Sarah Porter, Retail Talent […]
Forests of Maine teachers’ tours met with enthusiasm
STATE — Returning for its 27th year, Maine businesses and educators have enthusiastically received Maine TREE’s Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours. Since 1997, Maine TREE’s Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours have hosted over 1,000 educators. Through this program, Maine TREE facilitates connections between two of Maine’s most critical workforces: professionals who steward the lands we […]
Dean’s List
Champlain College BURLINGTON, VT — Annelise Bedan of Harrison and Owen Roma of Otisfield were named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the Fall 2023 semester. Making the Dean’s List is a tremendous achievement. Many of the high achievers balance their career-focused classes with […]
Maine Woodland Owners Event
STATE — Join Maine Woodland Owners’ Executive Director, Tom Doak, on Tuesday, April 23, at 4 p.m. for a one-hour online presentation, ‘Ten Important Things New Woodland Owners Should Know.’ Doak will help new woodland owners think about the things that are important for anyone getting started in woodland ownership and management. This program is […]
Host families wanted for high school exchange students
REGION — ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host high school exchange students aged 15 to 18 from diverse countries such as Australia, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, and more. ASSE Exchange Students are carefully selected based on their academic achievements and personalities. […]
Spring Fling library thanks
To the Editor: Thank you to our local community of new and loyal patrons for supporting the Bethel Library’s first Spring Fling fundraiser. Although we lost one day due to the recent snowstorm, we counted the first two days as a fun and festive success. The library was hopping with folks getting new library cards, […]
In advance of Earth Day, NSB lauded for sustainability
NORWAY – Across the nation, organizations are taking steps to reduce their negative impacts on the environment – this is no different at Norway Savings Bank. Moving to a paperless workplace and using more solar energy are two major initiatives at the Bank. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Norway Savings received an […]