Sweet Athena is a Great Dane mix who hasn’t had much experience out in the world. She is shy until she knows you and will need a patient owner who will slowly show her the good things the world has to offer. New people and places are a bit scary at first. She’s a lovely […]
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Diabetes self-management classes offered
LEWISTON — In December, Bridgton Hospital will offer a series of outpatient self-management classes to inform and empower those with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease. The cost of these classes is covered by most insurance plans, including MaineCare and Medicare. Class dates: Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 11, 1-3 p.m. Dec. […]
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USDA reminds farmers, ranchers to vote in county election
PARIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Oxford County FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 4, 2023. “FSA county committee members provide valuable knowledge […]
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Telstar High School October Students of the Month
BETHEL — Telstar High School October Students of the Month
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Backyard Reflections
For the Children “What you make from a tree should be just as miraculous as what you cut down”. – Richard Powers November is the month of endings and beginnings – I am keenly aware of all trees as they prepare for winter sleep, and this is the season during which I begin to celebrate […]
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Christmas for Families 2023
To the Editor: Here we are, another year. We do hope that things are going better for all of you. With Thanksgiving in just a couple of weeks, then we have Christmas, then a New Year and we can all hope it will be better than the last few years. We have already received items […]
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This ‘n That
Fairs/Sales MINOT — Come to Minot Community Club’s Holiday Craft Fair. It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Minot Consolidated School, 23 Shaw Hill Road in Minot. Tables are $35 for crafters. For more information, call or text Kathy at 207-754-5823. CASCO — The Casco Village Church, […]
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It Comes in Waves
To the Editor: My wife Christine of 60 years passed away on May 20 of this year. Our oldest daughter Christina wrote the following poem in her memory. It Comes in Waves I see you sleeping comfortably at rest You look so peaceful But it comes in Waves You start getting restless Anxious and in […]
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County Soil & Water to host annual meeting, luncheon
COUNTY — The public is cordially invited to attend Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Oxford Rec Center in Oxford. The Annual Meeting celebrates the accomplishments of the district, its volunteers, and its community partners. Starting at 12:30 p.m., there will be time […]
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Peace, poetry, and Project RENEW
NORWAY — Doug Rawlings, co-founder and president of the Maine Veterans For Peace chapter, will present a talk on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Norway Memorial Library. Rawlings returned to Vietnam in August 2023 to support and collaborate with Project RENEW. Project RENEW was founded in August 2001 by the government of Quang […]