What happens when you grow up in the Bethel area, move away in pursuit of education or adventure, then find yourself living back in your hometown? Four young people who left, then returned, have found that with a little creativity and a lot of flexibility, home can be a pretty special place. They recently shared […]
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Events in the Franklin, Oxford Hills, River Valley regions
Crafts, more at UMF student center FARMINGTON — A silent auction with crafts, homemade food items, gift baskets and unique items of interest will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the University of Maine at Farmington Student Center North Dining Hall. The auction is hosted by the Classified Employee […]
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River Valley area indoor walking opportunities
RUMFORD — For people who want to stay active during the cold winter months, indoor winter walking is available at four River Valley area schools and two recreation centers. Opportunities are from: * 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Greater Rumford Community Center, 369-9906. * 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Registration open for CMCC courses in Oxford County
PARIS — Open registration for spring semester classes is now underway for Central Maine Community College courses, including those being offered in Oxford County. “We have a large number of students from Oxford County who are enrolled in degree programs at CMCC,” said Michelle Hawley, student services representative for Oxford County and coordinator at the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
‘Christmas at the Mason House’ to be held on Dec. 7
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will be celebrating Christmas a few weeks early when it holds its annual “Christmas at the Mason House” event from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Executive Director Randall Bennett said that the Christmas event has been around for about 20 years and uses unique decorative choices to […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, River Valley
White Mountain National Forest to allow families to cut down Christmas trees
BETHEL — The White Mountain National Forest headquarters announced that families may cut a Christmas tree for personal use on National Forest land. In a Nov. 25 news release, the White Mountain National Forest headquarters issued the following rules: * The trees will be used for personal use only, not for resale. * Each family […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, River Valley
Mahoosuc band holiday concert is Sunday
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Community Band will hold its annual holiday concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the West Parish Congregational Church. Jane Chandler, who has been a member of the Mahoosuc Community Band for 17 years, said the band will add several new selections to their holiday concert, including “The Ludlows” from […]
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Reception for new art show RUMFORD — The Pennacook Art Center and River Valley Growth Council will host a reception for a new art show from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. Meet the artists and view the art. A door prize will be given. […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Balsam and catnip business booming for West Paris couple
BETHEL — Despite the still-struggling economy, business is booming for one Maine niche company this year. Maine Balsam Fir Products, located at 16 Morse Hill in West Paris, is having its best year in a decade, owner Wendy Newmeyer said in her booth at Bethel’s Local Crafts and Wares Fair on Friday. “Our business has […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
This week’s agenda
Tuesday Buckfield: Public hearing on special amusement permit, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Newry: Selectmen, 7 a.m., Town Office Sumner: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Mt. Tom Snowmobile Club, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday […]