Do you feel like you need a hug and a little attention? Let Mama come to your rescue. Mama is a four year old, tuxedo-pattern kitty that is the purrfect stress buster. She’s a sweet little cat with a mild temperament and very soft fur. That combination is certain to melt away your cares […]
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Energy Matters: Grid adventures, part 3
You’ve heard that knowledge is power. Well, we say knowledge of power is power. As our energy future comes into focus, we begin to understand that the future is all about electricity. No more combustion, just channeling the energy of natural forces (wind, sun, water, tides) and distributing it as electrical current. As we shift […]
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Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Please stop boiling your Brussels sprouts! I was never a fan of Brussels sprouts until I had them roasted. It’s revolutionary when you remove water from a vegetable instead of adding water to it. Of course it tastes better and crispy over mushy! Make sure you roast yours till […]
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Movie Review: The Marksman
“The Marksman” has the unfortunate timing to come out less than a month after “News of the World.” Although the two movies are set over 150 years apart, the plots are very similar: a crusty adult has to go on a long, dangerous journey with a child they don’t know, to the point where they […]
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NHS: Gene Stevens and Steam Engines
Even if you’re not a rail fan you probably enjoy seeing a train going along the track. There is just something majestic and fascinating about a locomotive leading a string of freight cars. We are fortunate to have in the collection at the Norway Historical Society a model steam locomotive which is a true work […]
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4-H offers second session of club
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a second session of the 4-H for All club for youth ages 5–13 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held online from 6-7 p.m. starting Feb. 17, and continuing March 17 and April 21. The 4-H for All club gives […]
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A legacy of giving continues
NORWAY – Stephens Memorial Hospital announced today that an extraordinary opportunity presented by a local donor has resulted in the hospital raising $2 million in honor of Bob Bahre to advance the care provided to patients and families at Stephens. Bahre, an icon and beloved member of the Oxford Hills community, passed away earlier this […]
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First Universalist February worship services
WEST PARIS — February may be a winter month, but it also holds promise for spring. The days are longer, and the sun feels warmer. Fun fact about February – it comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” Let us cleanse our minds and spirits! Worship services begin at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome! Please note […]
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Project management certificate program offered
BELFAST — Registration is now open for an online project management program, Practical Project Management, offered March 12, 17, 19 and 24 or May 5, 7, 12 and 14 through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. Both sessions of this four-day online professional development program, taught by Angela Wheaton, run from 12:30–4:30 p.m. The fee […]
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Rotary announces speaker lineup
BRIDGTON — Who’s our speaker next week? This is one of the most common questions asked by members of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club and others who occasionally or frequently sign-on to the weekly Thursday early morning meetings. The Club has structured its meetings to allow for its many committees to share their plans, accomplishments and concerns […]