PARIS — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Wednesday, November 6 from 3-5 p.m. in Paris for a workshop about starting trees from seeds. There are many nut trees that are hardy in the northeast and can be easily grown in Maine. Nuts can provide a nutritious food source for people and […]
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Telstar craft/vendor fair Nov. 2
BETHEL — The Telstar Alumni Association will once again hold its Annual Craft/Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 2 from 9 to 2. Telstar’s cafeteria, hallways, and even the patio will be filled with homemade and primitive crafts, including Heidi’s Country Mice, Charcuterie Boards, Cindy’s Knitted Sweaters & Mittens, Hand Painted Gifts, Jewelry, Linda’s Fudge, Crocheted […]
The return of Turkey Tuesday
BETHEL — After 30 amazing years, Heather and Dave Nivus have handed Turkey Tuesday off to the Bethel Area District Exchange and Food Pantry, (BADE&FP). Here’s what remains the same… Turkey Tuesday is an event that brings Western Maine together. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m. You will need to bring […]
Community campaign launched to complete Gehring House Redevelopment Project
BETHEL — With every step of the process, redevelopment of the Gehring House is bringing this historic building back to serve the community as housing for people working in the community. The Northern Forest Center, which owns the property and has undertaken the $5.9-million historic renovation, has launched a community campaign to raise the final […]
‘One Lewiston’ effort to collect blood continues
LEWISTON — Turnout was strong for the first commemorative “One Lewiston” blood drive at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), and the opportunity to donate continues. The onsite blood drive, which took place on two days this week, was a joint effort among the American Red Cross of Northern New England, LifeFlight of Maine, and […]
Alpine Zone Ecology Talk Oct. 27 at Big Day Brewing in Gorham, NH
GORHAM, NH — The public is invited to join Appalachian Mountain Club and Mahoosuc Land Trust, at Big Day Brewing, Gorham, NH, Sunday, October 27, from 6-8 p.m. for conversation, food, drink, and a talk by AMC’s Terrestrial Ecologist, Jordon Tourville, PhD. Jordon’s research passions include treeline shifts in the alpine zone, changes to […]
Public can donate to help hurricane relief efforts
NATION — Communities from Florida to North Carolina have been devastated by Hurricane Helene. More than 200 people are known to have died as a result of the storm, with more than half of the deaths occurring in North Carolina. Hundreds more are still missing. Families are in urgent need of support as they face […]
Fall wildflower seed sale offered
PARIS — Did you know that fall is a great time to plant wildflower seeds? Many seeds will germinate better after exposure to the cold and snow! Fall sowing is a low-maintenance and easy way to add color and interest to your landscape, as well as support pollinators and birds. Unlike planting in spring, fall […]
Safe Voices to honor Augusta resident J.J. Jackson
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, the domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties, will honor Augusta resident and Gardiner native J.J. Jackson as one of two awardees at the agency’s Fall Fête and Community Awards on Oct. 24. Jackson will receive the agency’s Shining Star Staff Award for his dedication […]