REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: March 20 at 9 and 11 a.m. March 2 […]
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MaineCF scholarship available for student leaders
STATE — Student leaders are encouraged to apply for the Chet Jordan Leadership Award at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Eligible applicants are graduating seniors at Maine high schools who are pursuing post-secondary study for a two- or four-year certificate or undergraduate degree within the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime […]
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Movie Review/Double feature
This past weekend featured a weird toss-up between two new releases at the domestic box office. Horror thriller “Knock at the Cabin” made slightly more money, with an estimated $14.1 million to its opponent’s $12.5 million, but football comedy “80 for Brady” sold slightly more tickets, with an estimated 1.3 million (many with matinee and […]
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Mahoosuc Broadband Committee Update
BETHEL — Since the last Mahoosuc Broadband Committee Update, FirstLight submitted an application to the Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) to expand its fiber network and provide high-speed internet service to all residents in Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Newry, Woodstock and Albany, and Milton Townships. FirstLight’s application was one of 28 applications MCA received, requesting over $100 […]
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Lenten Luncheon Series returns
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Area Clergy Association is pleased to announce the return of the Lenten Luncheon Series. The luncheons will be held at the First Congregational church of Paris at 17 East Main Street. The luncheons will occur at noon every Friday, beginning on February 24, and will run through March 31. All […]
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Cooking Matters for adults
BETHEL — Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters™ classes provide a culinary-enhanced nutrition education program that teaches you how to prepare meals that are healthy, tasty, and low in cost. Each lesson includes hands-on meal preparation, practical nutrition tips, and food budgeting skills. We are cooking in the kitchen of the Methodist Church on Main Street […]
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Guest Column: Electricity rate increase
As most of you already know, energy and fuel prices have increased dramatically over the last several months. This is also true for electricity supply prices, which impact your electricity bill. It’s important to understand that there are two parts to your electricity bill. First, there is electricity delivery, which covers the cost of meters, […]
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Land Trust celebrates Farm to Town trail link
NORWAY — On Sunday, January 22, the Western Foothills Land Trust celebrated the opening of two new recreational trails, connecting downtown Norway to the extensive trail system at Roberts Farm Preserve. The new non-motorized trails, each approximately 2 miles long, run roughly parallel to each other and to Lake Pennesseewassee, terminating at a trailhead across […]
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Healthy Cooking
Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken Bakes in 30 minutes – pairs great with pasta or rice! Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (breast halves) or chicken thighs, boneless 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon of each: garlic powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, paprika, black pepper Cream Sauce: 4 teaspoons low-fat cream […]