NORWAY — In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Community Lunch, all past and present program volunteers are invited to a potluck luncheon set for noon Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St. Community Lunch is a program of the Oxford Hills Area Association of Churches. “The OHAAC Board […]
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Lewiston cribbage group names recent winners
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for the week of Sept. 22. Nancy Knowlton placed first, Leo Bergeron and Pauline Quimby placed second, Connie Pleau and Dan Cloutier placed third, George Bussierre and Alan Treworgy placed fourth and Irene Marshall and Mike Martin placed fifth. The league play is at 9 […]
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Statewide local foods program launched in August
Maine School Administrative District 17 (Oxford Hills) was one of three rural public school districts to participate.
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Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down events planned around Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plan to co-host the third annual Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down during October. The first priority of the Stand Downs is to provide veterans with connections to housing and working with partner organizations. The event will also offer access to new winter clothes […]
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Community partners seek recovery needs input, plans events
A group of community partners aim to open recovery centers in Jay and Farmington that would provide a safe and inclusive center for those in recovery who want connections to resources, peer groups and a safe place to meet others in Franklin County. Unlike a treatment center, recovery centers are non-clinical centers powered by local […]
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Volunteer 4-H training for adults to begin Oct. 19
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers. The training is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will explore the ways volunteers can become involved with UMaine Extension 4-H, what the 4-H youth development program […]
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Oxford Hills Rotary Club names cornhole winners
The Oxford Hills Rotary Club has announced the winners of its Cornhole Tournament, held Sept. 17 at the Oxford Fair. Winners of the Advanced Division were Mark Frechette and Shayne Cutler of Shake & Bake. Mark Howell and Ricky Meserve of Just 4 Fun placed second, and Steve Blais and Wayne Melanson of Fanfo took […]
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SNAPSHOT: Hebron society honors, bids farewell to president
Hebron Historical Society President Raymond Glover, at right, recently received an appreciation certificate from Vice President Robert Swift, left, for his six years presiding over the organization as well as being the main archivist, spending many hours inputting data into the computer records. He also performed as the main researcher for visiting customers during the […]
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South Paris high school to host Solar & EV Expo Oct. 1 in South Paris
Norway’s Center for an Ecology-Based Economy brings together electric vehicles and clean energy.
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Coast Guard to offer Navigating Mid Coast Maine course in October
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-5, based in Boothbay Harbor, has created Navigating Mid Coast Maine, an online course based entirely on local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration navigation chart No. 13293. This course is for those who have been planning to explore the local coast but have been hesitant, according to a news release […]