PARIS — This coming September, First Congregational Church of Paris will host a nine-month long Walk With Jesus, a journey through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, led by Cynthia Baker. This is in partnership with The PAX Center in Essex MA. Through the Exercises, we encounter the unconditional love of God, accompany Jesus through His suffering […]
July 2019
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AARP thanks Gov. Mills
To the Editor: On behalf of our 230,000 members statewide, AARP Maine applauds our state legislators and Governor Mills for passing a strong package of bills to make prescription drugs more affordable and more accessible in Maine. Thousands of Mainers take prescription medications. For many, there is no alternative to alleviate crippling pain or manage […]
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Meetings
Monday, July 8 Paris Selectboard – 6:30 p.m. Hebron Selectboard – 7 p.m. Waterford Selectboard – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 Paris Planning Board – 7 p.m. Sumner Selectboard – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 Norway Planning Board – 7 p.m. West Paris Selectboard – 5 p.m. Harrison Selectboard – 6 p.m.
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New American citizens ready to celebrate the Fourth in Maine
The holiday means independence for the United States – and for these grateful people, too.
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Free ‘Dawnland’ screening
To the Editor: A free public screening and discussion of the documentary film Dawnland will be held on July 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Telstar High School auditorium. The nationally acclaimed documentary Dawnland tells how state social service agencies, thinking they were doing the best thing for indigenous children in need, took many from their […]
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Gem, mineral show July 13
BETHEL — Presented by the Oxford County Gem and Mineral Association, the 58th Annual Western Maine Gen, Mineral, and Jewelry Show will be take place at Telstar High School, Rt. 26, Bethel on July 13 and 14. There will be 20 exhibitors on hand showcasing gems, minerals, crystals, with museum quality displays. There will also […]
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Maine CASA training in August
STATE — Interested in speaking up for a Maine foster child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on August 13-16, 2019 in the Augusta area. The four-day training is free. Attendees learn about all aspects of child advocacy work in order to be certified as […]
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Gibson showcases research at Mount David Summit
LEWISTON — Emily Gibson of Mechanic Falls, presented her student research entitled “Taking the Lead on Lead Poisoning: Identifying Culturally Competent Initiatives to Increase Awareness of this Pervasive Toxin” at the 18th Mount David Summit. The annual celebration of academic achievement highlights undergraduate research; student creative work in art, dance, theater, music and film/video; projects […]
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Chamber Beat
Magnificent We live in a beautiful part of the world that provides us with opportunities untold for recreation throughout the summer months and so as we approach the birthday of our country I hope you’ll take a moment out of your too busy schedule and stop and appreciate where you live. If you are a […]
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Free meals this summer
BETHEL — Beginning Monday, June 24, free meals will be available to anyone 18 years and younger at Crescent Park Elementary School. Meals will end Thursday, August 15. No meals will be served on July 4. Meal service times: Breakfast is 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All meals […]