NORWAY — People across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and the River Valley areas completed more than 700 outdoor activities to earn $6,500 in donations to local food pantries as part of the Second Nature Adventure Challenge that wrapped up on October 12. Developed by the Maine West initiative, the program challenged people in northern […]
2020
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Give thanks by giving
NORWAY — The Missions Committee of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main Street, Norway, Maine is busy planning its annual distribution of Thanksgiving baskets to families in the Oxford Hills. This year, Covid 19 precautions have caused the committee to make some creative changes to their long practiced process of collecting and distributing baskets. […]
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Longtime volunteer at Veterans Home retires
SOUTH PARIS — John Kezal was honored in July for nearly two decades of dedicated service with the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. Due to COVID-19, MVHS was not able to meet Kezal to thank him in person among his peers. Instead, he received a plaque and clock through the mail for his outstanding […]
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Rotary hosts guest speaker
PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills recently welcomed guest speaker, Vice President and Co-Founder of Pink Feather Foundation, Jen Kyllonen at their meeting on October 14. Jen shared her passion for the program, and the history of the organization. She explained it’s a teacher’s outreach program to provide “Clothing to Maine’s students with […]
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Thanksgiving pie fundraiser planned
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris is planning a fundraiser just in time for Thanksgiving. The idea came about because the church will not be holding the annual chicken pie supper fundraiser, which has taken place the week before Thanksgiving for over 100 years. Those interested in purchasing a dessert pie(s) can […]
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Visiting writers series features virtual reading
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s celebrated Visiting Writers Series presents award-winning poet Amy Woolard as the popular program’s second reader of the season. Woolard will read from her work in a remote live reading at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 22. The reading will be followed by a question and answer talkback with […]
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Food pantry donations wanted
To the Editor: My daughter, Liliana Tripp, is a homeschooled first grader. As part of her Social Studies/Community learning, she will be gathering non-perishable items for the Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry. She will be collecting from neighbors near our home on October 30. There will also be a collection box at the end of […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
If you are a fan of country music then you know the name Loretta Lynn. Bet you never pictured Loretta Lynn looking like this. The feline Loretta Lynn is a beautiful, medium hair cat. She is stunning to look at and a pleasure to be around. This Loretta Lynn can’t sing, but she will purr […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Sweet potato salad This salad is wonderful warm. But it’s also very good at room temperature even a couple of days later. Add leafy greens like baby spinach, and put it in a wrap. The kids and YOU will love the sweet tart dried cranberries and the slightly salty feta! INGREDIENTS for 6 servings: 3 large sweet […]
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Obituary: Joye Ann (Cleveland) Levesque
TOPSHAM – Joye Ann (Cleveland) Levesque passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 with her husband and children …