LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is accepting applications for the Meals on Wheels program serving older adults and individuals with disabilities in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. Meals on Wheels at SeniorsPlus has the capacity to serve more individuals in its tri-county service area. Meals on Wheels is a need-based rather than a financially-based program. Individuals are […]
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Monarch Festival August 17-18
BETHEL — Award-winning author Sy Montgomery is coming to Bethel. As part of Mahoosuc Land Trust’s 4th Annual Habitat For All Monarch Festival, Sy will be at the Gem Theater on Saturday, August 17. She will discuss her latest book, Of Time and Turtles, which recounts her experiences working at a hospital for sick, injured, […]
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The hunt is on for Oxford County’s biggest trees!
OXFORD — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District needs your help tracking down the most impressive trees that Oxford County has to offer. This summer while you are spending time outside on your property or hiking, fishing, and enjoying the great outdoors of Western Maine, keep your eyes open for very big trees. The […]
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Supper WATERFORD — There will be a public supper at the North Waterford Congregational Church on Tuesday, August 6 from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu will include baked beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, salads, casseroles, brown bread, rolls, beverage and strawberry shortcake. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. The Church […]
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SeniorsPlus announces August classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in August. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is […]
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Bell Hill Meetinghouse offers wildlife program
OTISFIELD — The Bell Hill Meetinghouse, Otisfield, will host retired Maine wildlife biologist and author Ronald Joseph for a program on Sunday, July 28 at 4 p.m. Joseph will share stories of growing up in rural Maine, working as a wildlife biologist, and meeting interesting Mainers along the way. His stories are sometimes humorous, sometimes […]
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Grants will strengthen county communities
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — More than $69,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Oxford County. MaineCF’s Oxford County Grantmaking Committee awarded $64,527 to nine organizations through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors with advised funds made two additional grants totaling $4,500. 2024 grantees include: Maine Dragon Boat […]
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Master Gardener volunteers create food security resource
PARIS — Individuals who want to support food security in Oxford County now have a new resource to help them. University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have created a new list of Oxford County organizations that accept donations of fresh produce. According to Feeding America, 13% of Mainers experience food insecurity. This […]
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Invasive plants workshop August 10
COUNTY — Join Chad Hammer, Invasive Plant Biologist with the Maine Natural Areas Program, to learn about combatting invasive plants! This workshop, coordinated by Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District will be held at the Hiram Arts Center on August 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In this workshop, you’ll learn to identify […]