AREA — The West Paris Downhill Derby will be held Saturday, July 10, August 14 and September 11. Anyone age 7 to 14 is welcome to join in on this racing event. Some derby cars are available to use for those that do not have a car. Borrowed cars are offered on a first come, […]
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Job Corps: Careers begin here
AREA — Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no cost. […]
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Waterford church resumes indoor services
WATERFORD — The long-shuttered doors of the Waterford Congregational Church will swing open in joyful reunion on Sunday, July 11. Services will resume at the traditional 9:30 a.m. time. Masks will be required and social distancing enforced. Closed since March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic little church—under the leadership of […]
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Bethel Rotary
BETHEL — This week’s meeting was our annual “changeover” meeting where our 2020-21 President Lucy Abbott, handed the reigns over to incoming 2021-22 President Alison Aloisio. Lucy briefly reviewed the highlights of this past year and Alison spoke about her plans for this coming year after thanking Lucy for her extraordinary service to the club. […]
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Class of ’81 to hold reunion
BETHEL — Telstar’s Class of ’81 will hold its 40th Reunion on Saturday, Aug 7, 2021. The class will join the Music Festival to celebrate our 40th reunion. We can set up tents accordingly. Bring your chairs or blankets. There will be a cash bar and food vendors. The gate opens at 4 p.m. The […]
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Andover Olde Home Days plans
ANDOVER — Andover Olde Home Day is a go for 2021 after being cancelled last year due to COVID-19. Those interested in seeing it happen in 2021 began meeting a few months ago. After considering restrictions and vaccination requirements that were state-wide in January, some participating town groups opted out. These included the Andover Service […]
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Extension offers growing houseplants
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has expanded and updated a series of bulletins about growing houseplants in Maine. “Tips for Growing Houseplants in Maine: Caring for Houseplants in Maine” provides guidelines for growing healthy indoor plants even during winter, creating new plants with cuttings, and using artificial light. Diagnosing common problems and controlling […]
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Help them celebrate 70th
WATERFORD — On July 9, 2021 Gordon and Virginia Knight will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. If you know them or not, please send them an anniversary card with your best wishes to: Gordon and Virginia Knight PO Box 165 Waterford ME 04088
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Program aimed to help police, people with disabilities
STATE — The state of Maine is launching a new program aimed at helping Mainers with disabilities stay safe. When a person with disabilities or cognitive impairment encounters a law enforcement officer, they can have a difficult time communicating pertinent information. This barrier can create a significant challenge for officers trying to help the individual. […]