STATE — After months of thoughtful reflection and dialogue, effective Dec. 31, Maine Youth Action (MYA) will merge with Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ). All legislative advocacy efforts MYA facilitated will continue under MYCJ. MYA will also maintain its plaintiff status in the lawsuit against the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Additional positions will […]
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Cabin Fever Reliever at the First Universalist Church of West Paris
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will be hosting Cabin Fever events during the winter months, starting on Tuesday, January 7, from 1-3 p.m. Come join us for games, puzzles, knitting, etc. Games and puzzles will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments will be available. January […]
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County USDA local working group to meet
COUNTY — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invite the public to attend a meeting of the Oxford County USDA Local Working Group on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County Office: 9 Olson Road in south […]
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Bethel Rotary Senior Luncheon a success
BETHEL — On Tuesday, December 10, the members of the Rotary Club of Bethel gathered at the Jackson Silver Post #68 of the American Legion to serve our communities’ seniors a delicious ham dinner prepared by the Good Food Store and Catering Co. It was a joy-filled occasion and it is one of the highlights […]
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Conservation District to host annual meeting, luncheon
OXFORD — The public is cordially invited to attend Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 (snow date Feb. 1) at the Oxford Rec Center in Oxford. The Annual Meeting celebrates the accomplishments of the district, its volunteers, and its community partners over the past year. […]
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CASA to hold training this March
STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its next training for volunteer advocates from March 10 through March 14, 2025. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child […]
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Mt. Abram’s first New Year 5K
Mt. Abram begins new fundraiser to get all kids on the slopes.
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Holiday activities and events
Services BETHEL — West Parish Congregational Church, at 32 Church Street in Bethel, will host a family-friendly Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. WEST PARIS — On December 22 at 4:30 p.m the First Universalist Church of West Paris will host a candlelight service, led by Pastor Linda Couture, who will share […]
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Bethel Rotary
BETHEL — This week The Bethel Rotary enjoyed an informative presentation provided by Will Chapman, the executive director of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society. Besides fielding questions about his “path” to this current position, Will briefed the club on the goings on and future plans of the organization. Rotary is pleased to offer […]
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Project will provide high-speed internet to more than 6,600
ALBANY, NY — FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, has finalized an agreement with the Maine Connectivity Authority to receive funding to build more than 450 miles of fiber to provide Internet service to several areas of Western Maine. The grant, which is […]