The Table, located at 160 Main Street, has a busy month planned for July with the Weekly Free clothing give away, free breakfast (Norway Grange), recovery groups and kayaking on area bodies of water. The Table’s free clothing is changing in July and August to Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. There will be a […]
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Hart named Rotarian of the Year
AREA — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills is pleased to announce the 2020 Rotarian of the Year as Dan Hart! Dan is a retired administrator for SAD 17, and has been able to devote more time to Rotary since his retirement. Dan lives in Bethel with his wife, Julie. He is a former member […]
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Rotary, BPD distribute bike helmets
AREA — Rotarians Jessica Putnam, Dr. John Eliassen and SFC Brian Conroy, members of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, joined Patrol Officer Matthew Regis and Officer Craig Hammond from Bridgton Police Department in collecting donations for Special Olympics, a special charity of the BPD, and to promote the importance of helmet safety for children in […]
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Program aimed to help police, people with disabilities
STATE — The state of Maine is launching a new program aimed at helping Mainers with disabilities stay safe. When a person with disabilities or cognitive impairment encounters a law enforcement officer, they can have a difficult time communicating pertinent information. This barrier can create a significant challenge for officers trying to help the individual. […]
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A new entrance for an old library
WATERFORD — If ever there was a silver lining to be found during this unprecedented year, we submit that after over one hundred years, the Waterford Library is finally accessible to all. As an historic structure and integral part of a Registered Historic Village, it was exempt from any ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) […]
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Used book sales feature Maine books, first editions, fiction, and kids’
NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library present used book sales on the lawn of the Gingerbread House at 500 Main Street, Norway, Maine. Book sales are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, July 10 and 24, and August 14. Rain may cause cancellation. Fiction in hardcover and paperback and […]
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Spend Fridays on the farm with UMaine Extension 4-H
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new hands-on summer learning series focused on Maine agriculture for ages 12–18. Participants in the four-session “4-H Fridays on the Farm” program will take a tour of each participating farm’s operations, gain hands-on experience and learn what different farms across the state contribute to […]
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Huge indoor yard sale June 26
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce a huge indoor yard sale on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Well known for its giant annual outdoor August Yard Sale, this past year has presented a unique challenge. The community has been generous with it’s donations and the […]
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Community health needs being surveyed
AUGUSTA — We are excited to share that Healthy Living for ME™ (HL4ME™) is conducting a statewide Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Phase I of this assessment includes the dissemination and participation of a twenty-nine question virtual survey. The survey should take approximately eight minutes to complete and will provide HL4ME™ with valuable insight on […]
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This ‘N That
Suppers LOVELL — Lovell United Church of Christ is pleased to offer the next in their series of take-out only dinners on Saturday June 26, from 5-6:30 p.m. Menu will include BBQ chicken, potato salad, Cole slaw, and homemade dessert bars. Cost is $12. Proceeds will be used toward the replacement windows in the church […]