NORWAY — Pamela Chodosh will be showing a series of three-dimensional fabric pieces at Cafe Nomad starting on February 1 and running through the end of the month. Her use of color, pattern, texture and shape are meant to stand in direct contrast to the depths and sometime doldrums of winter. Known for her weekly interview […]
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Collins, King announce more than $160K support for farmers’ markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM) has been awarded $160,111 for its Workplace to Market Project. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers’ Market Promotion Program. “The Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets plays an important role in […]
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Dean’s List
UVM BURLINGTON, VT — Tyme Finnerty of Poland has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester at the University of Vermont. To be named to the Dean’s List at the University of Vermont, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of […]
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First Universalist February services
WEST PARIS — February feels like the “middle of winter” but in meteorological terms, winter ends on February 29 – yes, 2020 is a leap year; the last one was 2016. Let us start to feel spring in the air and a spring in our step (increased daylight is certainly helping). Join in at the […]
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Otisfield Town Pound added to Historic Register
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Town Pound in Otisfield, Oxford County, Maine has been entered in the National Register of Historic Places according to Kirk F. Mohney, Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. This designation indicates that the property has been documented, evaluated, and considered worthy of preservation and protection as part of the nation’s […]
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Oxford Elementary School
Benefit Dance Our 4th – 6th graders recently held a dance to benefit the Pink Feather Foundation, a local organization that supplies many of our students with much-needed clothing, shoes, winter gear, and much more. We had a wonderful turn out at the dance and we want to thank all the staff, parents and students […]
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VIP donates $97K to Make-A-Wish
VIP Tires & Service, a full-service automotive repair, maintenance, and tire shop, announced that its 59 locations across New England have raised and donated $97,306 to Make-A-Wish®. The funds were raised in November and December, during the company’s annual Season of Wishes Paper Star Campaign with stores from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont participating. […]
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Home Cookin’
Baked White Fish Dorcas Butler, Norway 2 Pounds filet of any white fish 1 Medium onion, chopped 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Cup white cooking wine 1 Teaspoon chopped parsley 2 Bay leaves, crushed Wash the fish and pat dry. Place in a 2 quart greased casserole dish. Add onions, salt, parsley and bay leaves. Pour wine […]
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What I’ve Learned about Rispetti
My daughter, Sofrona, who lives in Utah, told me she is writing a rispetto every day this year. “What’s a rispetto?” I asked. She explained that it is a poem form that consists of two stanzas, each with four lines. The rhyme scheme for the first stanza is ABAB, and for the second, CCDD. Each […]
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New award will highlight young environmental leaders
AUGUSTA – A new statewide awards program launched today will elevate the voices and work of the rising generation of environmental leaders in Maine. The Brookie Awards will recognize a diverse group of six youth changemakers every two years for their demonstrated leadership and effectiveness on behalf of Maine’s natural resources. Nominations for the inaugural “school” […]