Seminar BETHEL — There will be a Prophecies of Hope Bible Seminar on Sept. 5, 8, 10, 12 & 15, all at 5:30 p.m. at the white tent near the Bethel cemetery on Rte 26 in Bethel. There will be a free children’s program, prizes, and a bible give-away. To register or for more information, […]
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Community Conversations: Shedding Light on Substance Use Disorder
NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library joins communities nationwide in celebrating National Recovery Month in September 2024 with programs to increase public awareness of and action around substance use disorder. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) says that with treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Support can […]
Busy Bethel Rotary meeting
BETHEL — At this week’s action packed meeting, the members of Rotary enjoyed a short presentation by Gabby Thompson, a senior at Telstar HS and a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), in which she invited anyone interested to attend an upcoming Career Event that they are organizing on Friday, October 25 […]
4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on September 18 and 25. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees […]
NSB sponsors Woodsmen’s Day at Fair
OXFORD — Since its inception in 1842, the Oxford County Fair has been a September staple for residents and visitors from across the county. The fair features all of the festival favorites for family fun, live music, food, amusement rides, and of course, contests and demonstrations that celebrate the beauty of rural life and […]
Mushroom forager to present at McLaughlin Garden
PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead welcomes all to “Everything you ever wanted to know about foraging for wild mushrooms,” with author and expert mushroom forager, Frank Hyman, on Thursday, August 29, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hyman’s presentation about safe mushroom foraging is based on information found in his book – How To […]
Chamber announces Harvest Festival – A Celebration of Community and Creativity
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2024 Harvest Festival, set to take place on September 21, in the heart of Bethel. This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of local talent, community spirit, and the joys of the harvest season. The Harvest Festival will […]
Thanks for the yard sale help!
To the Editor: No matter how tough the work, no matter what the weather throws at us, no matter how much stuff needs to be moved, stored, sold, and cleaned up, Bethel Rotarians answer the call to service. What an incredible year it has been preparing for and orchestrating our annual six-day yard sale. A […]
Famous Chicken pie sale Aug. 17
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will sell our “famous” chicken pies and gravy on the third Saturday of the month until further notice. This month’s sale will be on Saturday, August 17. Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning of the 17th by calling the Church at 583-9024 between […]
SeniorsPlus asks for volunteer help for Money Minders
REGION — SeniorsPlus, a leading organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for aging adults and people with disabilities, is seeking committed volunteers for its Money Minders program. This program pairs well-trained volunteers with clients who need help managing their monthly bills. By reducing overdraft and late fees, the program provides a lifeline to […]