Stories about Stoneham

Kiwanis donation to Camp Susan Curtis

Melissa Cilley, Esq., executive director of the Susan L. Curtis Foundation that funds Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham, spoke to the Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club on Oct. 25 and came away with the service club’s annual $1,000 donation. Presenting the check were president-elect Mary Anna Palmer, le...

Volunteers help Good Shepherd Food-Bank

Members of the Junior League of Portland volunteered their time at the Good Shepherd Food-Bank in Auburn where more than 50 volunteers turned out for the third annual McDonald’s Breakfast Makes a Difference Day on Oct. 26 and 27. Maine McDonald’s and Ronald McDonald House Charities of...

Donations will change Tree of Peace to white

NORTH WATERFORD – Because of the tremendous response last holiday season, a Tree of Peace and Love will again be located on the lawns of both the North Waterford and Stoneham Congregational churches. The trees will initially be wrapped in colored lights. For a $5 donation a light bul...

Results listed for 5K Foliage Race, Fun Run

WATERFORD — The sun shone down and the temperatures dipped to create a perfect setting for the 13th Waterford 5K Foliage Race and Fun Run held in early October. The red and golden colors of fall set the tone for the competitors, along with the usual chili cook-off, this year provided by the...

DUV group to meet Oct. 24

STONEHAM — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19 will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the home of Marilyn Jones in Norway. Department president Elsie Bonney and Department junior vice-president Vicky Myers were guests at the Se...

Camp Susan Curtis gets Oxford Fund grant

STONEHAM — The Susan L. Curtis Charitable Foundation, which operates Camp Susan Curtis (CSC), has received a $1,500 grant from the Oxford County Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to develop critical 21st century competencies, necessary for success in school and life, for 500 low-income...

Veteran recognition day set for Oct. 14

GREENWOOD — On Oct. 14, the Jackson-Silver American Legion Post 68 will host a Veteran Recognition Day for Oxford County veterans and their families at the Gore Road post. Members will recognize the service of local veterans who served in any war including but not limited to Desert Storm, I...

Household hazardous waste collection set for Sept. 22

BETHEL —  On Saturday, Sept. 22, between 9 and 11:30 a.m., residents in the Bethel area will be able to bring their unwanted poisons, pesticides and oil-based paints to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the SAD 44 Bus Barn.  It is located at the corner of Main and Cross ...

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Free monthly suppers return NORWAY — After a short hiatus in August, the monthly free suppers will resume at Second Congregational Church on Friday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. Menu will be homemade meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, ve...

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Whitney Lodge open house CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. Hot dogs and drinks well be served, followed by a semi-public roast beef supper for the lodge's ladies and widows. Robert Underwood will perfo...