BETHEL — The Bethel Outing Club is having its 1st Annual Run and Ride on Saturday July 31. For children, the race will be a 0.4 mile loop, for adults it will be 3.10 miles. Children and adults are asked to run the loop first, and the second time, bike it. The events will […]
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Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County producers have until Aug. 2 to submit county committee nominations
LEWISTON — Farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 2 to nominate candidates to serve on the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County Farm Service Agency Committee. The U.S. Department of Agriculture accepts nominations each year in certain local administrative areas for individuals to serve on these locally led committees. “The Aug. 2 deadline is quickly approaching,” said Marcia Hall, […]
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Finnish American Heritage Society yard sale The Finnish American Heritage Society of Maine, 8 Maple St, West Paris, will be holding an Open House and indoor Yard Sale Sundays July 18, 25 and Aug. 1, 8, 22 and 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. New Waterford weekly book sale This summer, the Waterford Library […]
Dogs of Bethel: Champ, the dog who gives hugs
BETHEL — Gabe Perkins holds a treat in his hand, telling his pal to sit before tapping his shoulders and asking for a hug. Champ, a waist-high, smiling dog, jumps up and gives Perkins a hug. Jessie Perkins laughs from the other room, and Champ comes back in to greet her with a wagging tail. […]
Advent Christian Camp to hold annual encampment
MECHANIC FALLS — The 132nd annual camp meeting of The Advent Christian Camp Meeting Association will be held July 18 to 25 at the grounds on Route 121. Organized in 1889, the association’s mission is to preach and teach the Christian doctrine of forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus and His promise of eternal […]
Dogs of Bethel: Sam, The Food Felon
BETHEL — Meet Sam. Sam is tiny black-haired pup who greets everyone with enthusiastic barks while wagging his tail. No need to fear! Sam is only protecting his Dad and owner, Leland Richard Brown. Once Sam learns you’re safe, he walks about, scrounging for food, before coming over and plopping his head in your lap. […]
Fundraising auction and raffle at historical society
BETHEL — During the month of July, the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society will be holding an auction and raffle, featuring a wide array of items provided through the generosity of local businesses, members, and friends. Prizes include gift certificates for a round of golf, pet grooming or daycare, ski passes, and automotive undercoating; […]
Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine relocates
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, previously housed at 199 Main Street, on the Stephens Memorial Hospital (SMH) campus, has relocated to 59 Winter Street, former site of the SMH Human Resources Department. “We are excited to have the opportunity to remain on the SMH campus so that we will still be […]
World in Your Library at West Paris library
WEST PARIS — The Maine Humanities Council has awarded West Paris Public Library a World in Your Library Event. World in Your Library is a speaker program focused on current events and relevant issues, both local and international. The featured speaker is Samara Cole Doyon, speaking on “Embracing our Magnificence as an Act of Resistance.” […]