PARIS — The Jones Dance Band will be playing old fashioned dance music from 7 to 11 p.m. on Jan. 11, 18 and 25, at the South Paris Legion Hall on Church Street. The cost will be $5 for adults. Come and have a great time.
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Dempsey Center to celebrate cancer survivors with free winter trails day
BETHEL — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is offering a free winter trails day for cancer patients, survivors and their immediate family members. The celebration of cancer survivors will take place Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Carter’s Ski Center, 786 Intervale Rd in Bethel. The Dempsey Center, Cancer Community Center and […]
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Dempsey Center offers Tai Chi workshop
LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is offering free Tai Chi workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. “Tai Chi for Balance” will take place Thursdays, Jan. 9 through Feb. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell Street in Lewiston. Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that combines gentle exercise, […]
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Harrison Parks & Rec. offers senior activities
HARRISON — Harrison Parks and Rec. first Senior Social of the New Year kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 7at the fire station community room from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This social is being sponsored by the Harrison Lion’s Club so there is no cost to attend. There will be a special performance by the Harrison Village Library at 12:30 p.m. […]
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Towns gear up for health-insurance requirements
By Christopher Crosby AREA— As key provisions of the Affordable Care Act came into effect Jan. 1, small towns across the country are grappling with ways to implement the necessary changes in order to comply with the new health care regulations. Many are facing the same predicament that forced Oxford’s hand last week when selectmen voted […]
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New members
NEW MEMBERS — The Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club recently welcomed Debbie Martin and Neil Prendergast into membership. Pictured following the November induction are, from left, sponsor Stuart Cummings, Debbie Martin, club President and sponsor Mary Anna Palmer and Neil Prendergast. Debbie is Deputy Treasurer for Oxford County and Neil is an attorney at Hanley & Associates […]
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Multi-year community giving grant program announced by Summit Natural Gas of Maine
Summit Natural Gas of Maine recently announced a multi-year community giving grant program for non-profit organizations that operate in Summit’s service area. Through the company’s charitable giving program, Summit Cares, chosen qualifying non-profit organizations will receive a guaranteed three-year grant that can be used to launch programs that strengthen the social fabric of the communities […]
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Perham Stream Birding Trail tour and social set for Saturday
MADRID — The board of the High Peaks Alliance plans to host a tour and social starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Perham Stream Birding Trail. This 2.2 mile walk follows Perham Stream as it meanders through the backside of Saddleback, Mount Abraham and Farmer mountains offering views of open meadows and […]
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Statewide program offers free money management classes in April
New Ventures Maine — a statewide program of the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine System — has free classes scheduled for April, Financial Literacy Month, that focus on managing money. Matched Savings Information Session: Monday, April 3, 4-5 p.m. Online. Learn about matched savings programs such as the Rainy Day Savings and […]
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Farmers’ markets in the area
A sure sign of warm weather is the reopening of farmers’ markets across the state, and there are plenty to visit in the area Maine.