AREA — The Community Lakes Association (CLA) is conducting three Invasive Plant Patrol trainings. The key to protecting our ponds and lakes from invasive infestation is prevention, early detection, rapid response, and management. Early detection through volunteer Invasive Plant Patrols is crucial to helping save our lakes and ponds from ecological and economic disaster. 10 […]
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Celebration of traditional music, dance set
WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will host its annual summertime music program on Thursday, July 7 from 6:30-9 p.m. in the Dance Hall on the Waterford World’s Fair grounds in North Waterford. The musical performance, descriptive talk, and traditional contra dance will feature Greg Boardman and Friends, well-known traditional music performers, back by popular […]
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Supper WATERFORD — The North Waterford Congregational Church will hold a buffet-style, all-you-can-eat public bean supper, featuring gingerbread for dessert on June 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 per person. For more information call Milly Millett at 207-583-2822 or email [email protected].
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Telstar Freshmen score with BBQ
BRYANT POND — Five freshmen planned, prepared, and served a delicious barbecue for the public to help the Woodstock Conservation Commission raise money to buy Buck’s Ledge. They planned the entire event as part of their Pay It Forward program at Telstar Freshmen Academy at UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center. The team […]
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Waterford summer breakfasts are back
WATERFORD — After two years of hiatus due to the pandemic, the much-loved Waterford Summer breakfasts are back. Precautions will be in place with plenty of space between tables and masks available, but these wonderful gatherings are set to begin again on Monday, July 4, at 7:30 a.m. Hosted at the Wilkins House on […]
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Library plant sale June 25
BETHEL — The Bethel Library will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, June 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. The event will be on the lawn of the library at 6 Broad Street in Bethel. It will take place rain or shine. The plant sale has been an annual fundraising event for the library […]
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Across the divide: Conversation on climate change
WATERFORD — Sue Inches returns to Climate Conversations at Waterford Church on Thursday, June 16 to discuss “Bridging the Left and the Right: How to communicate across the ideological divide.” Author, educator, and climate change advocate Susan Inches will share insights and ideas for discussion and action as part of the continuation of the ‘Climate […]
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Broadband update
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Community Broadband Committee met with town managers and select board members from Bethel, Newry, Greenwood, and Woodstock on May 23 to present recommended next steps for achieving the shared goal of high-speed, affordable, reliable, and future-ready internet service for all residents. For the past eight months, the Committee has worked to […]
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Finnish American WEST PARIS — The monthly meeting of the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 19 at the FinnAm Center, 8 Maple Street in West Paris. Following a brief business meeting, Larry and Carol LaBossiere will present a program featuring their trip to the Imperial cities […]
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Friends of First Baptist egg fundraiser
PARIS — The Paris Hill Eggs were a huge hit this spring! People are thrilled because this fundraising success contributes to preservation efforts on Paris Hill, a neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. Linda Richardson, the creative energy behind the commemorative eggs, wanted to contribute to a cause so close to her heart […]