NORWAY — The Norway Museum and Historical Society is pleased to announce that it will reopen to the public on June 1 and that there will be three special programs presented during the summer. The Society’s regularly scheduled days and times are Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We […]
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Monthly dinner at the Caswell Center
HARRISON — On Tuesday, June 1, the Monthly Dinner will be served at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main Street, Harrison. There will be two seatings available, at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dinner includes Shepherd’s Pie, honey glazed carrots, salad, desert and beverage. Cost is $8. Join friends and family for a pleasant evening, […]
Maine hardy plant sale
NORWAY — The seventeenth annual plant sale at First Universalist Church of Norway, slated for Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will include a wide array of Maine hardy indoor and outdoor plants, birdhouses, and a Friends of Norway Memorial Library Pop Up Book Sale featuring gardening books. First Universalist Church of […]
Long time science teacher launches run for Paris selectman
PARIS — Walter L. Perry, who has been active in Oxford county public service and education for two decades, will be on the ballot June 8 for town selectman. As a science teacher and coach at OHCHS, Perry has dedicated his life to the service of the people of Oxford Hills. “I love the challenge […]
JobCorps now enrolling area youth
LEWISTON — Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through FREE training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no cost. […]
Historic Scribner’s Sawmill site to open May 31
HARRISON — The Historic Scribner’s Mill will open for this summer’s season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, from 1-4 p.m. Throughout this season Scribner’s Mill Preservation will be following the CDC guidelines as they change. At this point all volunteers will be wearing masks and we ask that those who have not been vaccinated […]
Extensions offer webinar about compost, manure for home gardens
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a home gardening webinar about optimizing compost and manure use in the garden from 6–7:15 p.m. June 9. “Getting the Most Out of Compost and Manure” includes what to look for when purchasing compost and manure, the benefits and considerations […]
Diocese makes major updates to pandemic protocols
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland has announced major updates to the pandemic protocols currently in place at all 141 Catholic churches in Maine. The following actions take effect on Monday, May 24: • Masks are no longer required for any person at any time, inside or outside the churches. • Capacity limits, advance registration, and […]
Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day® June 6
REGION — Sunday, June 6, 2021, marks the 34th annual National Cancer Survivors Day®(NCSD) – a day when thousands of people in hundreds of communities across the globe hold celebrations to honor cancer survivors and to raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship. According to Matt Dexter, Executive Director, Christine B. Foundation, located in […]