Life Line Screening planned PARIS — Residents living in and around the South Paris community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. South Paris Baptist Church will host Life Line Screening on Thursday, July 12, at 1 Park St. Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient. Screenings […]
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Adult students helped by Accelerate ME program
AUBURN — A new pilot program at three of Maine’s community colleges (Central Maine Community College, Southern Maine Community College and York County Community College) is addressing a growing national concern: the number of adults with some college credit but no degree. The issue is especially significant in Maine where an estimated 20 percent of […]
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Heart walks on Sept. 16 in L/A, Rumford, Bridgton
LEWISTON – The 14th annual Central Maine Heart Walk will take place on Sunday, Sept. 16, in Lewiston/Auburn, with satellite walks scheduled in Rumford and Bridgton on the same day. The Heart Walk is a fundraiser and educational event to support the American Heart Association. Last year, these events together raised more than $130,000 to […]
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Strawberry fest at Grange MINOT — The annual strawberry festival will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at the West Minot Grange 42 at the intersection of Routes 119 and 124. There will be homemade strawberry pie with homemade ice cream for $4, homemade strawberry shortcake, $4, and strawberry sundaes with […]
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Bridgton man charged with assaulting WGME reporter
BRIDGTON — One day after a story appeared in the Bridgton News about a racist sign displayed just inside a garage on Fosterville Road, a 59-year-old man has been charged with assaulting WGME reporter Steve Roldan. was charged by Bridgton Police after a confrontation with Roldan as Roldan attempted to interview Houston about a racist […]
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Vegetarian cooking NORWAY — Plant-based cooking classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays starting June 18 at Taste of Eden Vegan Cafe. June 18: Planning ahead for a healthy breakfast; June 25: Cooking in a crock pot; July 2: How to make dessert healthy; July 9: Making your favorite meals gluten-free and vegan; July […]
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Youth group to visit, dinner planned
BRIDGTON — The town of Bridgton will be invaded by volunteers from Special Operations Youth Group doing community service from June 18-21. SOY is made up of 40-plus teens and adults who will be helping the Bridgton Historical Society at Narramissic, assisting BRAG Fields, working for the Chamber of Commerce and doing much needed work […]
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Loon Trek registration is open
BRIDGTON — The 2012 Loon Echo Trek is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, at Shawnee Peak. The annual benefit for Loon Echo Land Trust attracts hundreds from across New England and beyond and offers something for everyone. Choose between a 25-, 50- or 100-mile bicycle trek through farm fields, lakes and mountains or a six-mile […]
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Grant enables dance classes NORWAY — Variant Jazz Dance classes will be held with Debi Irons at Art Moves Dance Studio this summer as part of the PEP Grant Oxford Hills has received to improve health and fitness. Sign-ups for ages 11 to 19 will be held Saturdays, June 9 and 16, from 9 to […]
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United Parish Church to celebrate Homecoming June 3
HARRISON — The United Parish – Congregational Church of Harrison and North Bridgton will celebrate Homecoming Sunday June 3 with worship at 9:30 a.m., and a picnic afterwards at Crystal Lake Park. Homecoming welcomes those who have been away for the winter, and gives an opportunity for anyone who has ever been a part of […]