STATE — The U.S. Marshals Service in Maine is warning the public today of a telephone scam involving fraudulent callers contacting members of the public and alleging they, or their family members, have an active federal arrest warrant and demanding payment of fines. Recently, there were reported attempts of fraudulent callers who identified themselves as […]
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OHHS Class of 1971 to hold 50th reunion
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Class of 1971 is very pleased to announce its 50th class reunion will be held on August 21st from 1 -7 p.m. This event will be hosted at the home of Kerry and Lisa Stevens. Their address is 267 Alpine Street, South Paris, Maine. Dress will be very casual. Finger […]
Report shows communities support for mental health of youth
STATE — In an ideal world, every child would feel seen, heard, and valued at home and at school. In the real world, this is not the case. Fortunately, communities have the power to provide a buffer. The state of Maine uses Mattering – the sense of being seen, heard, and valued – as one […]
Credit Unions launch $100K Challenge
WESTBROOK — Just in time for National Hunger Awareness Month, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a 30-day, $100,000 challenge beginning June 1 to raise money for Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food pantries, and meal sites. This initiative replicates a successful fundraising drive the Campaign sponsored a year ago to […]
Free clothing from The Table
NORWAY — The Table will be giving away free clothing to those in need on the following dates: • June 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Women’s and teen girls. • June 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Men’s and teen boys. • June 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Women’s and teen girls. Donations may be brought to The Table […]
This ‘n that
Flower communion WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris will hold a Flower Communion on June 20, led by The Rev. Fayre Stephenson. At this last service of our church year, we’ll tell the story of the origins of the Flower Communion and we will celebrate our own Flower Communion. You are invited […]
2021 Disabled Veterans’ Moose Lottery winners named
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) recently announced the winners of the 2021 Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt lottery. Seven Mainers were selected for the opportunity to participate in the hunt, and five alternates were selected in the event a primary hunter cannot attend. The names of the alternates can be found […]
Alumni banquet cancelled
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Alumni Association has cancelled the annual banquet this year due to the pandemic. Members are encouraged to send dues of $2 and scholarship fund contributions will also be gratefully appreciated. The mailing address is West Paris Alumni Association, P O Box 179, West Paris ME 04289. Next year’s banquet […]