NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce that its Thrift Shoppe is reopening on Saturday, February 4, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Thanks to generous donations from the Oxford Hills Community, the Thrift Shoppe will feature a Christmas clearance section, unique and everyday household items, dishes, glassware, […]
January 2023
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Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year
STATE — Nominations are now open for the 2023 County Teachers of the Year and 2024 State Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. “Maine’s Teacher of the Year Program is unique,” said Maine Education […]
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Four churches join together to honor WWII Chaplains
NORWAY — On Sunday, February 5, at 2 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Church on Paris Street in Norway, a ceremony honoring the Four Chaplains will be held. Linda Jack, a member of West Paris Ring McKeen American Legion Auxiliary and St. Catherine’s Church, had a dream that she needed to do this ceremony. Along with […]
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Backyard Reflections: Winter Foraging (Part 2)
Lichens can be divided into three types. Crustose lichens lie flat on the substrate and are the most tolerant of pollution. Look at any young maple or beech tree and you will see this lichen. Foliose lichens have a flat but leaf-like structure. Fruticose lichens are free-standing like Usnea or ‘wrinkled lettuce’ (my name) lichen. […]
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Movie Review/’A Man Called Otto’
“A Man Called Otto” has not been a well-marketed film. The strategy of the film’s advertising seems to be, “You know how Tom Hanks usually plays likable/heroic characters to go along with his reputation for being a nice guy in real life? Come to this movie to get the opposite of that! See his versatility […]
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One month after Edgecomb toddler killed, neighbor remembers ‘perfect kid’
Maine State Police have not released a cause of death for Makinzlee Handrahan, 3, who was found unresponsive Christmas morning, or filed any criminal charges despite ruling her death a homicide.
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Age-Friendly Community Initiative
Enjoy this wonderful winter weather! If you can’t get out to ski or snowshoe, you can have an indoor walk with friends (or meet new ones) with our Walk the Gym program every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-2, at Gould Academy’s Field House (no fee or registration). If you need help getting there (or anywhere else), […]
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Movie Review/’A Man Called Otto’
“A Man Called Otto” has not been a well-marketed film. The strategy of the film’s advertising seems to be, “You know how Tom Hanks usually plays likable/heroic characters to go along with his reputation for being a nice guy in real life? Come to this movie to get the opposite of that! See his versatility […]
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Grant proposals invited from Oxford County nonprofits
STATE — Nonprofit organizations in Oxford County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year nine Oxford County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $59,278. The Community Building Grant Program supports efforts […]
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Healthy Cooking
Baked Eggplant Parmesan No one can resist the sight of melted cheese and tomato sauce! This version is easier and much healthier than the classic fried, labor-intensive version. Serves 6 Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 cup grated Parmesan, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 […]