Museum passes

NORWAY — Free passes to the Maine State Museum in Augusta are now available for Norway Memorial Library cardholders. Library patrons may reserve them at the Circulation Desk during regular hours. One pass provides one day’s admission for up to four people. Due to popular demand requests for specific dates must be made in advance and a choice of alternate days is recommended. Camps, scouts and other groups are excluded.

The Friends of Norway Memorial Library also offers passes for the Portland Museum of Art and Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens in Boothbay as well as discounts for the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray to the library’s patrons.

For more information, contact the library at 743-5309 or visit www.norway.lib.me.us.

Online courses

PARIS — Western Maine University and Community College Center in South Paris, in partnership with ed2go/GES, now offers high-quality online courses and career training programs. Students may choose from dozens of programs designed to help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

The career training programs allow students to enhance their personal and professional skills, prepare for a new career or advance in an existing one.

The programs are available to start anytime. They range from three to six months, and many offer an extension period if necessary. Many programs include an industry certification exam, and internship and externship opportunities are available for select programs. The programs are entirely Web-based, but expert instructors provide office hours and quick answers to any student questions.

To learn more, visit online at www.gatlineducation.com/ucbb.

Bridge results

OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met July 8. A 7 1/2 table Mitchell movement was enjoyed.

Finishing first in flight A N/S were Marilyn and Richard Canton of Bridgton, who also were first in flight B. Second were Nancy Farmer (Norway) and Marta Clements (Woodstock), third were Rosemarie Goodwin (Lewiston) and Luke Merry (New Gloucester). Second in flight B were Gail Brickel (Casco) and Bill Tedford (Casco).

Finishing first in flight A E/W were Martha Young (Orlando, Fla.) and Richard Balian (Waterford), second were Suzanne Dame Andrews (Bridgton) and Carol Curran (Bridgton) who also were first in flight B. Third were Hank Sakrison (Poland) and Denny Raymond (Waterford) who also were second in flight B.

Games are held every Friday at 9:15 a.m. in the Rec Building on King Street. A partner is guaranteed. All bridge players are invited. For information, call Les Buzzell at 783-4153 or 754-9153 or email at [email protected].

Famous pies

HARRISON — The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Ronald St. John Post 9328 will sell their famous homemade pies on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot beside the Harrison Village Library. The cost of each pie is $12. Come early to buy your favorite pie before they are sold out.

Yard sale

WEST PARIS — There will be a yard sale to benefit West Paris Fire Auxiliary from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Hill Top Pools & Spas on Route 26.

Finnish Bake Sale

WEST PARIS — Mission Congregational Church will hold a Drive Thru Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 23, at the intersection of routes 26 & 219 (Trapp Corner). Preorder baked goods by calling Janet at 674-3747.

Finnish items include homemade Nisu bread ($7 & $9) and rice pie ($7) as well as 9” fruit pies including apple, blueberry, cherry, custard, lemon meringue or strawberry rhubarb for $9. Also available will be brownies, doughnuts, cookies, muffins, breads, biscuits, rolls, jams, relishes and pickles.

Proceeds from this sale will be used to put vinyl siding on the 100-year-old building.

Mission Congregational Church holds services at 8:30 a.m. Sundays.

Ham, bean supper

HEBRON — The Hebron Historical Society will hold a ham and baked beans supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the West Minot Grange hall.

$8 adults, $4 under 12, complete with beverage and dessert. Proceeds will help pay for the society’s new home.