STATE — New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for the summer that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule with offerings in June, July, and August is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses. Classes include: Grow Your Business […]
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Western Maine Art Group’s artist of the month
NORWAY — Main Street Gallery will feature Sandra Pealer as Artist of the Month in July. A festive reception will be held on July 8 from 5 until 7 pm at 426 Main Street, Norway, Maine. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please join us for refreshments and a chance to meet the […]
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Historical Society celebrates Strawberry Fest
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society invites you to celebrate its 41st anniversary from 4-6 p.m. on July 10. Our first program of the year will be our annual Strawberry Festival, featuring handpicked strawberries, homemade whipped cream, and biscuits. The cost of the shortcake is $5. It will be served outside the Bell Hill Meetinghouse, […]
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OHCHS NHS raises funds for Cancer Resource Center
PARIS — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) recently received a $4,000 donation from students in the National Honor Society (NHS) at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School (OHCHS) during their recent NHS Induction Ceremony on May 26. Carlee-Mae Cash, rising senior and current National Honor Society president shared: “We decided as a group […]
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Norway Center Church celebrates 218th year
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church begins its summer services on July 10. This summer marks the 218th year in the life of this congregation. The sanctuary was built in 1840, but the congregation has been worshipping together for 36 years prior to this building. The Congregational Society in Norway was organized on October 6, […]
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OH Rotarian of the Year
PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills is pleased to announce 2021 Rotarian of the Year as John Griffith. John has been a past president, a long-time board member, and an active member of many of the club’s activities and community service projects. He is an active member of the club’s Scholarship Selection Committee […]
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Healthy Cooking
Southwestern Rice Salad This flavorful rice salad makes a great side or backyard pot luck dish or a vegetarian main! Makes 8 side servings Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups cooked brown rice Dressing: 1/3 cup lime juice, plus more to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp chipotle powder (sub with smoked […]
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Blood and platelet donors needed
STATE — As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July. The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks, including Independence […]
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Norway Music and Arts Festival set July 9
NORWAY — For the last two years, the annual Norway Music and Arts Festival (NMAAF), always held on the second Saturday in July, has been sorely missed by community members, businesses, artists, volunteers, and local organizers. In 2019 this event brought roughly 120 creative vendors, over 30 performance artists, and thousands of patrons of every […]