STATE — The Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) invites community members to join the Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign, a heartfelt initiative to brighten the holiday season for older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living communities throughout Augusta. This campaign provides an opportunity to share messages of love, encouragement, and festive cheer with […]
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Display celebrates Library/Museum collaboration
NORWAY — Myles Felch and his son Niall Taylor stand beside a glass case display containing sixteen tourmaline pieces and information from the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel. Myles is the Curator and Staff Geologist at the museum. This display of gemstones in various shapes and colors will be on display through December […]
Holiday activities and events
GOP Christmas WEST PARIS — The Oxford County Republican Committee will meet for a Christmas party/fundraiser at The Finnish-American Center, 8 Maple Street, West Paris on Tuesday, December 10. Social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6. Join us as we celebrate the season, exchange gifts, and discuss plans for a great 2025. For more […]
Bethel Rotary supports project
BETHEL — On November 26 at the Bethel Rotary breakfast meeting, the club presented a check to Amy Scott, Program Manager for the Northern Forest Center’s Gehring House project. The Rotary Club is proud to support the project’s goal of developing public green spaces inviting access to the trail network beyond the property.
First Universalist December services
WEST PARIS — December is a time of transition and renewal and a time to gather in community to reflect, celebrate, and seek and give comfort. Please join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. Music is performed by guitarist Davy Sturtevant. Refreshments following the services. All are welcome! December 1, “Ripple Retreat Effect” with guest […]
Christmas Fair and Tea slated
BETHEL – What a great way to start the Christmas season, with a traditional Christmas Fair and Tea West Parish Congregational Church in Bethel (32 Park Street). It is scheduled for Saturday, December 7 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Come in and relax, sit, and enjoy a cup of tea, coffee, or hot cocoa […]
SeniorsPlus announces December classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in Dec.. 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 […]
Extension offers holiday gifts for gardeners
STATE — If you’re in need of a gift for the gardener in your life, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering 8 new bundles of pre-recorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On-Demand Webinar bundles include 3 to 4 pre-recorded webinars, plus helpful related resources. New topics include ornamental garden design and maintenance, garden […]
Arts & Crafts Fair: One-stop shopping
NORWAY — This year’s spectacular Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at the First Universalist Church of Norway on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, December 8, from noon to 4 p.m., will feature the creations of more than 20 local artisans. The First Universalist Church is located at 479 […]