GOP BETHEL — The Oxford County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the Paris Fire Station on Tuesday, Jan 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. All Oxford County Republicans are urged to attend to elect Committee leadership for 2025 and to bring a dish to share for a potluck dinner. For more information, […]
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First Universalist January services
WEST PARIS — A good way to welcome the new year is to join with others in community. Please join us on Sundays at 9 a.m., when we explore a wide variety of topics led by a variety of speakers. Guitarist Davy Sturtevant performs music. Refreshments follow the service, and all are welcome. January 5,” […]
Foundation to host trauma care training
STATE — The Travis Mills Foundation is proud to announce that it will host Direct Action Response Training, a two-day trauma care course provided by veteran-owned Dark Angel Medical. This essential training is open to the public and will take place February 15-16, 2025, at the Travis Mills Foundation campus located at 1002 Watson Pond […]
SeniorsPlus announces January classes, groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in January. 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 […]
Chamber of Commerce decorating competition comes to a close
The homeowner category was a bit more tricky. The Chamber of Commerce was forced to delay the results due to a low number of entries.
Holiday events and activities
Holiday concert GORHAM, NH — On Thursday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. the “Home for the Holidays” benefit concert will be held at The Medallion Opera House at 20 Park Street in Gorham NH. Musical guests will include Aimee Bousquet (vocals), Aubrie Brochu (saxophone), David Arsenault (bass), Chase Carder (vocals/piano/guitar), Paul Cormier (fiddle), Suzanne Reid […]
AARP announces search for Driver Safety instructors
STATE — AARP Driver Safety seeks individuals to serve as Smart Driver instructors with the AARP Driver Safety program. Volunteers will help 50-plus drivers be safer, more independent, and more confident behind the wheel by organizing, promoting, and conducting at least three AARP Smart Driver classroom courses a year. The valuable information volunteers share in this […]
4-H launching two virtual workshops
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Virtual Learning is kicking off 2025 with two opportunities in January, a series on climate civic action and a series introducing farm care and basic animal science. This Extension program leads virtual learning opportunities for young people on a variety of topics throughout the year. The Zoom […]
Farmers face succession planning challenges with help
STATE — In Maine, senior farmers aged 65 or older operate about 30% of the state’s farms. This farmland will transfer ownership in the next decade in one way or another. As farmers dig into winter and farm planning, many senior farmers are turning for help with succession and transfer planning to the Farm Succession […]
Central Maine welcomes new orthopedic provider
LEWISTON — Central Maine Orthopedics is pleased to introduce its newest provider, Bruce Hamilton-Dick, MD. Dr. Hamilton-Dick went to medical school at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He also did a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. Dr. Hamilton-Dick is particularly passionate about musculoskeletal care and […]