PARIS — The Paris Public Library is honored to serve again this holiday season as a collection point for new knitted children’s hats and mittens. The items donated will be given to the Christmas for Kids organization to be distributed to children in need and to local schools. Donations may be dropped off anytime at […]

AREA — If you work in forestry or the forest products industry, you are probably familiar with skidder bridges and the vital role they play in sustainability. These bridges come in several pieces and can be moved to sites to allow equipment and vehicles to safely cross streams. They are an essential tool that reduces […]

BRIDGTON — In December, Bridgton Hospital will offer a series of outpatient self-management classes to inform and empower those with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease. The cost of these classes is covered by most insurance plans, including MaineCare and Medicare. Class dates: Dec. 10, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17, 1-3 p.m. Dec. […]

HARRISON — Analyze your electric bill and find out if you can save money. Did you know that CMP offers several rate structures that emphasize different electricity usage patterns? These are not the same as “standard offer” rates vs. alternative energy sources. They have to do with how CMP charges for delivering electricity. Mike Dunn […]

HARRISON — Since November 24 is the week before Advent, A-J Alexander, Lay Pastor for Bolsters Mills UMC, will lead the morning worship by exploring “Thankfulness.” Her message will be based on many mission trips to San Felipe, Mexico, and how these trips have impacted her heart of thankfulness. December 1 brings us to the […]

Heywood Club NORWAY — The Heywood Club in Norway will again be having its “Lights of Love” Christmas Tree at the four corners intersection on Crockett Ridge. This year our tree will be named “Dominic” for a young man whose life ended way too soon. A portion of our profits will be given to the […]

NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces ABC Winter Book Bingo beginning Monday, Dec. 2. Winter Book Bingo cards have 25 squares, each with a different letter of the alphabet. Participants will read books with an author’s name or title beginning with that letter. The object is to complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line of […]

PARIS — Dedicated to helping cultivate a tight-knit community, Young’s Greenhouse is now building on the success of its annual Spring Celebration by hosting its first-ever Christmas Spectacular. Held in partnership with Moss Brook Church, the event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1  to 6 p.m. at Young’s Greenhouse in south Paris. […]

OXFORD — On Friday, November 15, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place: Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Les Buzzell of Auburn; 2nd place: Paul Kahl of Westbrook and Misha Tomic of Waterford; 3rd place: David Lindley of Gorham and Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook; 4th place: Mike […]