WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris is planning a dessert pie fundraiser just in time for Thanksgiving. We are not having our in-person chicken pie supper again this year; the dessert pie sale began three years ago and because of its success we’re holding it again! The annual week-before-Thanksgiving chicken pie […]
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Palestinian rights activist to speak
NORWAY — Palestinian rights activist Susan Jacoby will speak about the Israel/Palestine conflict on Thursday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the First Universalist Church of Norway in the church’s Concert Hall. First Universalist Church is located at 479 Main Street, Norway. Jacoby, an activist since 1973, has been on several delegations to Israel and […]
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SeniorsPlus offers Medicare counseling
AREA — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will offer free, unbiased health insurance counseling during Medicare open enrollment and throughout the year. Open enrollment for Medicare health plans runs from October 15 to December 7, as does the Medicare Part D drug plan open enrollment. Open Enrollment […]
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First Universalist October services
WEST PARIS — The following worship services are planned for October 15 to 29. Please join us as we gather on Sundays at 9 a.m. for informative and inspiring worship services. Music is performed by Tom Coolidge. Refreshments following the service. All are welcome. October 15, ‘Wisdom Seeking’ led by guest speaker, Joan Beal. We […]
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Extension offers in-depth horticulture, gardening training
STATE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two in-depth horticulture training workshops for Mainers looking to start a career in horticulture or for those wanting to elevate their gardening skills. The two programs, ‘Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training’ and ‘Maine Gardener Training,’ will teach foundational knowledge and skills, offer hands-on experience through […]
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HealthReach receives “Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0” recognition
REGION — This year, HealthReach Community Health Centers is happy to announce that it has received Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program recognition across eight of its local healthcare practices. Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 is a program focused on education around obesity and healthy living for primary care practice teams. The program provides materials to support “simple changes for […]
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Tour of Wrinkle in Thyme Farm set
AREA — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with Wrinkle in Thyme Farm in Sumner, will be offering an on-farm program on Friday, October 13 from 3-5 p.m. When Marty and Maryanne started they were novices to sheep farming and today they run a […]
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Senior College presents Healthy Living
BETHEL — Tips from the latest research from the Alzheimer’s Association will be presented by Valerie Cole, SeniorsPlus Licensed Social Worker, on Thursday, October 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the West Parish Congregational Church, 32 Church Street, Bethel. This program is sponsored by “To Your Health” of the Western Mountains Senior College […]
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Field Trip explores Maine country music history
BETHEL — Members of the Western Mountains Senior College ventured out last week for a field trip to the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The group received a guided tour of the museum and learned about the history of country music in Maine and the hundreds of Maine musicians who influenced the […]
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SeniorsPlus classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in October. 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 […]