Happy New Year! As we start on the path of this new year, so too will Maine’s 132nd Legislature begin its new session. AARP Maine’s Tuesday at the State House (TASH) volunteers will be there advocating for policies and legislation that support Mainers 50-plus. As you may know, AARP’s advocacy work is strictly non-partisan. We […]
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NSB thanks NFD with $500 surprise donation
NORWAY — For years, the Norway Fire Department has generously offered NSB one of its empty garage bays, in which team members could prepare the bank’s float for the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. With gratitude for that community kindness, NSB representatives presented the Norway Fire Department with a $500 surprise holiday donation […]
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Maine lawmakers get 61% pay increase
The raises were approved by the previous Legislature, which also voted to increase the salary of the next governor who will be elected in 2026.
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First Universalist January services
WEST PARIS — A good way to welcome the new year is to join with others in community. Please join us on Sundays at 9 a.m., when we explore a wide variety of topics led by a variety of speakers. Guitarist Davy Sturtevant performs music. Refreshments follow the service, and all are welcome. January 5,” […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Live Nativity just right
To the Editor: It was a very cold night for the Living Nativity held on the common this year! Many thanks to the Alliance Church volunteers for continuing this longtime Bethel tradition. The cow lowed, the sheep flocked, the shepherds herded, the wise men visited, Mary and Joseph adored, and the angels glorified. Everyone did […]
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Volunteers unite to combat food insecurity
NORWAY — 2024 marks a year of collaboration, generosity, and impact as volunteers team up with local farms to bring fresh produce to those in need. In a heartening effort to increase food access, volunteers from multiple organizations partnered with local farms across the Western Maine foothills this year to harvest and distribute over […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
This is our sweet kitty, Holland. Holland is around 2 years old, and came to us as a stray found with several other stray cats in Woodstock. Holland often gets overlooked because she loves to sleep in her hut or under her blankets when we have visitors at our shelter. Holland can be a little […]
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SeniorsPlus announces January classes, groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in January. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
This is our sweet kitty, Holland. Holland is around 2 years old and came to us as a stray, found with several other stray cats in Woodstock. Holland often gets overlooked because she loves to sleep in her hut or under her blankets when we have visitors at our shelter. Holland can be a little […]
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NSB makes $2K donation to Harrison Food Bank
HARRISON — Norway Savings Bank was pleased to present the Harrison Food Bank with a $2,000 donation this week to assist the organization in its preparations for the holiday season (picture, caption below). The Harrison Food Bank, which is located on 176 Waterford Road, is open each Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m., with the […]