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LELT’s Matt Merkot Rotary speaker
BRIDGTON — Matt Merkot of Loon Echo Land Trust will speak with members and guests of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30AM at the Bridgton Alliance Church on Harrison Road in Bridgton. The event is Free and Open to the Public, Coffee will be served. Doors open at 7:15AM. This […]
Friday bridge results
OXFORD — On Friday, November 22, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place: Hazel Glazier of Norway and Marta Clements of Bryant Pond; 2nd place: Bob Blanchette of Casco and Mike Quinn of Otisfield; 3rd place: Steve and Bj Cavicchi of Bridgton; and 4th place: Linda Smith of […]
SeniorsPlus to launch capital campaign
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will announce the launch of the public phases of a $5.5 million capital campaign to construct a new education and nutrition center on Tuesday, December 3, at 10 a.m. at its headquarters at 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston. The public is […]
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 […]
Christmas for Teens Benefit show Dec. 6
PARIS — The Community Choir of Oxford Hills is again hosting this year’s Christmas for Teens Benefit Show. Featuring music from volunteer and student choirs, as well as other community acts. This year will also have silent auction being held before the performance and during intermission, with cash or check accepted. The Interact Club will […]
Extension offers holiday gifts for gardeners
STATE — If you need 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 three to four pre-recorded webinars, plus helpful related resources. New topics include ornamental garden design and maintenance, garden problem-solving, homesteading, […]
First Universalist December services
WEST PARIS — Dec. 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! • Dec. 1, “Ripple Retreat Effect” with […]
Holiday performance at Harrison library
HARRISON — Andrew Harris will present “Jolabokaflod-An Uplifting Holiday Tradition” on Monday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. at Harrison Village Library. Jólabókaflóð, or “Yule Book Flood,” originated in Iceland during World War II when foreign imports were restricted, but paper was cheap. Iceland’s population could not support a year-round publishing industry, so the market was […]
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 […]