STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) will offer a 16-hour training program on Wednesdays in April for individuals interested in learning more about conflict resolution or becoming a MAMP co-mediator. The four program sessions will meet from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. online via Zoom on April 3, 10, and 17. The last […]
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First Universalist West Paris April services
WEST PARIS — As spring brings change from one season to the next, so does change occur in our everyday lives. Let’s embrace change with all of its challenges as we share in Sunday services. Join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. Music performed by guitarist, Davy Sturtevant. All are welcome. Refreshments will follow the […]
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First Universalist of West Paris April services
WEST PARIS — As spring brings change from one season to the next, so does change occur in our everyday lives. Let’s embrace change with all of its challenges as we share in Sunday services. Join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. Music performed by guitarist, Davy Sturtevant. All are welcome. Refreshments will follow the […]
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Native plant, seed sale scheduled
REGION — Warm weather is coming, and it’s time to start thinking about your garden! Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to offer an amazing list of native plants for beginning to advanced gardeners throughout Oxford County and the surrounding area. We will also be offering wildflower seed mixes with a variety […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
This pup’s name is HeyU. You’re probably thinking, “What an odd name for a dog.” He’s called that because he is deaf. HeyU is our oldest dog at the shelter, he’s around 7 years old. HeyU came to RPC just before Christmas in 2023, after his owner suddenly passed away. Although it’s difficult losing your […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
This pup’s name is HeyU. You’re probably thinking, “What an odd name for a dog.” He’s called that because he is deaf. HeyU is our oldest dog at the shelter, he’s around 7 years old. HeyU came to RPC just before Christmas in 2023, after his owner suddenly passed away. Although it’s difficult losing your […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Extension’s mediation program offers training
STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) will offer a 16-hour training program on Wednesdays in April for individuals interested in learning more about conflict resolution or becoming a MAMP co-mediator. The four program sessions will meet from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. online via Zoom on April 3, 10, and 17. The last […]
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What I’ve learned
There is a scene in the 1938 movie, “Vivacious Lady”, in which two women are arguing. One of them punctuates her feelings by slapping the other. There is a pause and the slapped woman says, quite deliberately, “Now what did you do that for? I’m only going to have to hit you right back.” And […]
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USDA approves emergency forest restoration assistance
STATE — The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications in all sixteen Counties for the Agency’s (FSA) Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address damages caused by major storms on December 18, 2023, and January 10 and 13, 2024. EFRP provides payments to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) land to enable them […]
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Norway Downtown redesign
To the Editor: I attended the town meeting concerning the subject on 5 March. My summarized comments: • What would make you more comfortable walking, biking, and accessing business along Maine Street? Serious enforcement of the 25-mph speed limit. Please share your thoughts regarding the following potential changes. • Gateway treatments to slow vehicles down […]