LOVELL — The Christmas season is upon us. Advent starts on November 29 – four weeks of waiting and watching. I do hope this year amidst all that has been happening that you have been filled with God’s presence, God’s peace and God’s love. Down on the farm we have been busy checking and fixing […]
2020
Briefly
Santa Visits Oxford events cancelled OXFORD — Due to Virus and CDC Guidelines not being safe for Public or Committee, Santa Visits Oxford will not be able to be out and about doing their festivities this year. We are hoping to be back on track next year! HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Santa Visits Oxford and all […]
MEOC offers free individualized sessions
ORONO — 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 virtual sessions are being held at the following dates and times: Tuesday, January 5 at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & […]
New visiting policy at CMH facilities
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare is updating its visiting policy to protect the health and safety of patients, staff and the greater community during the corona virus pandemic. The new policy goes into effect Friday, Nov. 20, at Central Maine Healthcare hospitals, practices and clinics. Central Maine Healthcare wants its patients to have support from […]
SeniorsPlus December offerings
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for December 2020. All classes are held virtually or telephonically at this time. Classes are free, unless noted. Please register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center or our Facebook page. ONLINE CLASSES Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to […]
Virtual workshop: Decorating with Maine evergreens
REGION — Alyssa Andrews, Natural Resource Steward with Rangeley LakesHeritage Trust, will be sharing some tricks for identifying evergreens in the Maine woods, which species work well, and how to harvest with minimal damage to the forest. This workshop is designed for youth of all ages. Younger youth will need an adult helper. Wednesday, December […]
World in Your Library program Dec. 15
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library in partnership with Norway Historical Society was awarded a World in Your Library event by the Maine Humanities Council. World in Your Library events feature qualified, Maine based speakers to explore local and international current topics and relevant issues. This will be a virtual presentation using Zoom on Tuesday, December […]
Library offers Zoom author talk
SOUTH PARIS — Join Joseph Wax, author of “Final Mission: the North Woods,” for an author talk, via Zoom, on Thursday, December 3rd, at 7 p.m. Dr. Wax’s book covers the events surrounding the crash of a B-52 Stratofortress on Maine’s desolate Elephant Mountain on January 24, 1963, killing seven of the crew. If interested […]
Progress Center staff members test positive for COVID-19
NORWAY — The Progress Center would like to acknowledge that we have had two staff members test positive for COVID-19. Due to recent closures, neither of the individuals exposed have been in contact with any individuals whom we support. We are thankful for their vigilance and willingness to proceed quickly with testing. In response to […]
Rotarians deliver wellness packets
BRIDGTON — Lake Region Rotarians and Friends met at the Harrison Food Bank and assembled 120 Health and Wellness Packets for the First Universalist Church in Norway and Sweden Food Pantry. Another approximately 150 boxes were put together inside the Harrison Food Bank. “Our most recent packets have had the theme WEAR YOUR MASK, WASH […]