WEST PARIS — February may be a winter month, but it also holds promise for spring. The days are longer, and the sun feels warmer. Fun fact about February – it comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” Let us cleanse our minds and spirits! Worship services begin at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome! Please note […]
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A legacy of giving continues
NORWAY – Stephens Memorial Hospital announced today that an extraordinary opportunity presented by a local donor has resulted in the hospital raising $2 million in honor of Bob Bahre to advance the care provided to patients and families at Stephens. Bahre, an icon and beloved member of the Oxford Hills community, passed away earlier this […]
4-H offers second session of club
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a second session of the 4-H for All club for youth ages 5–13 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held online from 6-7 p.m. starting Feb. 17, and continuing March 17 and April 21. The 4-H for All club gives […]
Extension offers new cooking webinars
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two new webinars about cooking with Maine foods from 2–2:45 p.m. Feb. 9 and Feb. 23. “Cooking with the Maine Harvest” opens with a webinar about how to use an electric pressure cooker, followed two weeks later with another webinar about reducing food waste in the home […]
Seniors Plus February offerings
LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for February 2021. Due to the pandemic and current CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually at this time. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. CLASSES Banking in 2021 Date: Tuesday, February 2 Time: […]
Rotary receives 5,000 masks for food pantry patrons
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club received another shipment of masks from the Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge, thanks to the generosity of a Connecticut Rotarian who made thousands available to Clubs in our District. We understand that there will be children’s masks coming soon. The 5000 masks will be distributed in Health & Wellness packets to local food pantry […]
County 4-H offers virtual workshops
SOUTH PARIS — Oxford County 4-H is offering a virtual workshop for youth in partnership with Bethel Area Arts & Music (BAAM). Youth will learn how to hand draw their own stickers as well as see a demonstration on digital drawing and creating your own small business. This workshop is free to attend and materials will be […]
NRA Refuse to be a Victim seminar Feb. 13
PARIS — Norway-Paris Paris Fish and Game is putting on an NRA Refuse to be a Victim Seminar on February 13. Starting at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. at the Norway-Paris Fish and Game clubhouse at 744 Buckfield Road, South Paris, Maine. Cost of the seminar is $5.00 for club members and $10 for non-members. […]
Maine Trivia Night slated
NORWAY — Feeling lonesome and bored while social distancing? Then look no further than Maine Trivia Night on Tuesday, February 23, 6:30-8 p.m. Try answering some questions about the state’s culture and history while teaming up with others. Please have a pencil and paper handy and grab your favorite beverage and snack if desired. Let’s […]
CASA to hold online training
AUGUSTA — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a Maine child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 23-26, 2021. This four-day, online training is free and is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem in the Maine District […]