HARRISON — As you travel along Main Street in Harrison you will see a pretty white church with two steeples, one larger than the other. It is the United Parish– Congregational Church of Harrison and North Bridgton UCC. What you will not see is that the black shingles at the top of the steeples have […]
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Series for caregivers of children starts Oct. 29
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Families will offer a four-week series for parents and caregivers of young children from 9–10 a.m. every Thursday from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19. This virtual coffee break, hosted by UMaine Extension Waldo County parent education professional Alicia Greenlaw, offers an informal way to connect with […]
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Totally Trades conference is Oct. 19-23
STATEWIDE — The Totally Trades Conference, coordinated by New Ventures Maine, will be offered virtually this fall with an online Totally Trades Career Week, October 19 – 23. The sessions are designed to encourage girls to consider careers in fields traditionally underrepresented by women. Five virtual workshop sessions will be offered to girls currently enrolled […]
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Pendexter receives Quilt of Valor
NORWAY — On September 23 at the Norway Veterans Memorial, Oxford resident Arnie Pendexter, a Navy Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient received a beautiful “Quilt of Valor” for his service.. The “Quilt of Valor” organization was founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts after a dream she had when her son was deployed in […]
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Natural landscaping workshop slated
PARIS — Have you always wanted to add that “natural touch” to your property? Building a new house and want to keep the landscaping natural? Join us for a fun, idea-filled workshop on “Natural Landscaping”. We’ll be meeting at a new home site offering plenty of food for thought! Have skills? Know how to build […]
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Holiday sale Saturday, Oct. 17
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce it’s sixth indoor yard sale on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Well known for its giant annual outdoor August Yard Sale, this year has presented a unique challenge. The community has been generous with its donations and the church […]
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Getting up to speed
REGION — Do you ever wonder just how fast your internet connection is? Whether you’re really getting what you pay for? To help answer these questions, the Maine West initiative is partnering with the Maine Broadband Coalition to pilot a first-ever crowdsourcing effort to map actual internet speeds in western Maine and across the state. […]
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Jennifer Grady weds Adam Chaplin
HARRISON — Adam Chaplin and Jennifer Grady had perfect weather for their indoor/outdoor wedding on Saturday, September 5, at the Harrison Church with Reverend Franklin Anderson officiating. Only 10 family adults and four children witnessed the double ring ceremony – Jenny’s dad Keith Royer, Adam’s parents Glen and Amy Chaplin, David and Melissa (Chaplin), Allura, […]
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Christmas parade, tree fest cancelled
PARIS — The Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday season is nearly here and normally the Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for two of its marquee community events, The Annual Christmas Parade and The Annual Festival of Trees. The Chamber is saddened to have to report that due to the current mandates, restricting both outdoor and […]
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Community dinner NORWAY — Norway Center for Health and Rehab, 29 Marion Avenue, Norway will be holding a Free Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Wednesday October 21, 2020 starting at 3 p.m. until meals are gone. Sale/Craft Fair WEST PARIS — There will be a yard sale/craft fair in the West Paris Fire Department parking lot, located on Kingsbury […]