BRIDGTON — Informing and empowering those with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease. Program is held at Bridgton Hospital, 25 Hospital Drive, Bridgton, ME in the BHPG Admin Conference Room. Class Dates: Thursday, November 12, 2020, 1 – 3 p.m.; Monday, November 16, 2020 | 1 – 3 p.m.; Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 1 – 3 p.m. During […]
2020
Free Thanksgiving dinner cancelled
NORWAY — The Covid virus has taken another victim. This time it’s the Oxford Hills free Thanksgiving dinner. The churches of St. Catherine of Sienna and Christ Episcopal have announced that they will not be serving Thanksgiving dinner this year. The restrictions of the Covid virus make it difficult for the people who cook in […]
Job Corps now enrolling
LEWISTON — Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through FREE training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no cost. […]
Library to host virtual talk Nov. 18
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library is pleased to announce a talk by University of New England history professor, Elizabeth DeWolfe, Ph.D via Zoom on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. This illustrated talk, titled The Great Turn-Out: Factory Girls and Maine’s First Labor Strike, will explore the life of New England “factory girls,” the […]
Broadband program awards local grants
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation’s Community Broadband Grant Program has awarded $117,793 in grants to 13 communities across Maine. The program aims to increase the number of Maine people, communities, and businesses with access to high-speed internet service and improve skills, knowledge, and opportunity to effectively use the technology. “Increasingly, quality of life—and communication—for […]
November activities at CRCWM
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM), located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St, Norway announces their schedule of virtual classes for the month of November. To register for any of their classes go to their website www.crcofwm.org, After registering, participants will receive an email with information […]
OCSWCD election news
PARIS — Gary L. Hill of Waterford will run for his fourth, three-year term as Supervisor for Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District. Gary is currently a Detective with the Norway Police Department after 20 years as a Deputy Sheriff for Oxford County. He is a veteran of the United States Army Military Police […]
Oh, those venerable old trees
COUNTY — In all areas of Oxford County may be found trees that have been measured and declared the largest of their species by professional foresters. All have been entered in the Oxford County Register of Big Trees by their proud owners or folks who have recognized the value of finding and recording these treasures. […]
SeniorsPlus November offerings
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced their Online Education Center classes for November 2020. All classes are currently held over Zoom or telephonically. 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. ONLINE CLASSES: Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected Date: Tuesday, November 3 Time: 10:00-11:00 […]