Suppers OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, at 231 Rayville Road in Otisfield, is excited to announce an Italian Pasta Supper. This will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Church’s community gathering room and is open to the public. We will be serving assorted pasta dishes, with […]
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SeniorsPlus March classes and groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in March. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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Don’t cut critical support
To the Editor: In 2023, the Maine legislature took historic action by expanding eligibility for Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) for thousands of Mainers. MSPs are for people on Medicare who have limited income and resources so they may afford healthcare expenses such as copayments, deductibles, and Medicare Parts A and B. The expanded eligibility for […]
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4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on March 19 and 26. ‘Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey’ will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees […]
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New library items in Norway
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces the acquisition of the following titles: February 2024 Fiction: Albert, Susan Wittig – Someone Always Nearby Burke, James Lee – Harbor Lights Carr, Robyn – The Friendship Club Dailey, Janet – One in a Million Daraj, Susan Muaddi – Behind You is the Sea Donovan, Kemper – The Busy […]
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What I’ve learned
In 2006, I wrote a column about a book, Forensic Genealogy by Colleen Fitzpatrick, which includes techniques for discovering the who, what, when, and where of unlabeled family photos. In 2011, Fitzpatrick started a business called Identifinders that specializes in Forensic Genetic Genealogy. The firm uses advanced DNA procedures to help law enforcement solve cold […]
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Chamber presents workplace support workshop
AREA — The Education/Workforce Committee of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce presents: ‘Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace’ on Thursday, March 7, from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at the Ripley Medical Office Building, located at 193 Main Street, Norway The cost is $10 for Chamber Members and $15 for Non-Members. This workshop includes a breakfast […]
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About that mining legislation
To the Editor: Regarding upcoming legislation about mining, let’s remind our stewards about the necessity of including neighbors’ property rights. Every house and neighborhood should be secure from ongoing constant machine and industrial mining noise. We were against putting wind turbines on mountain ridges in Greenwood, Bethel, and elsewhere, owing to the density of noise […]
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Recovery Rally will kick off events
COUNTY — Oxford County has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. There were 36 fatal overdoses throughout the county in 2022. The River Valley area was affected particularly hard in the fall and many families in the community were devastated by the loss of loved ones. Many community members asked what could be done […]
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St. Patrick’s Day fundraising dinner at St. Kieran’s
BERLIN — Plans for the St. Kieran’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner are back! Time is-a-ticking’ and we are looking at bringing a touch of the Irish back to the main hall here at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts. The last time it was held in the main hall was in 2020, just […]