BETHEL — Dr. Daniel van Buren, Board Certified Cardiologist, will present, ‘The Heart of the Matter: The ABCs of Congestive Heart Failure,’ at the Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church Street, Bethel, on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The snow date is Feb. 29. The program is sponsored by ‘To Your Health’ of […]
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Dean’s List
WCCC STATE — Austin Poulin of Poland has been named to the Dean’s List at Washington County Community College. Matriculated full-time students earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above are considered honor students and are eligible for the Dean’s List. Additional requirements: The student must be enrolled in at least 12 credit […]
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Lenten luncheon series returns
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Area Clergy Association is pleased to announce the return of the Lenten Luncheon Series. The luncheons will be held at the First Congregational Church in Paris at 17 East Main Street. The luncheons will occur at noon every Friday beginning on February 16 and running through March 22nd. All churches […]
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What I’ve learned
One day I asked my two youngest children what they had learned in school. This was years ago, but I still remember their replies. My son, who was in middle school, told me there was no life during the Precambrian era. He said it with such conviction that I didn’t know if he was informing […]
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Essentials of College Planning sessions set
REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: Thursday, February 15 at 9 a.m. Friday, February 16 […]
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Scholarship contest opens for High School seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s
NEW YORK — High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease can earn up to $5,000 for college through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship Contest. Students can enter the contest by visiting www.alzfdn.org/scholarship. “You’re never too young to make a difference in the lives of others, and teens are showing that […]
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Leap Year at the library
NORWAY — On Thursday, February 29 from 12-4 p.m, Norway Memorial Library will gather items for a Leap Year Time Capsule. People of all ages are invited to contribute to the time capsule with small artifacts that represent current times and to write messages with wishes and hopes for the next four years. The capsule […]
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Backyard Reflections: A Happy Ending
It was frigid. The moment I appeared at the door, the dark-eyed juncos fled. All but one. This little bird was huddled, lying at an odd angle in the snow. My heart sank even as I picked him up. One foot seemed damaged, maybe frozen. I had to try to revive him… After depositing […]
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NSB named ‘One of Strongest Banks in the Nation’
NORWAY — BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s premier bank rating firm, is pleased to announce that Norway Savings Bank has earned the ‘Best of Bauer’ distinction, reserved solely for banks that have earned and maintained Bauer’s 5-Star Rating for 25 years or longer. Norway Savings Bank has held the 5-Star Rating for 136 consecutive quarters (34 […]
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Norway Savings Bank donates to library
NORWAY — To offer support to a beloved, 139-year-old institution, Norway Savings Bank was pleased to present Norway Memorial Library with a donation of $2,800 on Jan. 16 to assist in the replacement of the library’s roof. The contribution is being made to the library’s Annual Fund, which was set up in 2001 to enhance […]