OXFORD — On Friday, October 18, the Oxford Hills Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place: David Lindley of Gorham and Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook; 2nd place: Teresa O’CLair of Lewiston and George Gallant of Otisfield; 3rd place: Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Les Buzzell of Auburn; 4th place: Misha Tomic […]
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Pumpkin painting, carving event
NORWAY — Bring your family and friends and get into the Halloween spirit! The Alan Day Community Garden, Western Foothills Land Trust, and Norway Recreation Department are excited to invite children and their caregivers to a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin painting and carving. This festive community event will be held on Tuesday, October […]
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‘Christmas in the Village’ Holiday Fair CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, is hosting our annual “Christmas in the Village” Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This year’s fair will have a variety of vendors in addition to decorative greenery, baked goods, a raffle, and […]
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‘One Lewiston’ effort to collect blood continues
LEWISTON — Turnout was strong for the first commemorative “One Lewiston” blood drive at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), and the opportunity to donate continues. The onsite blood drive, which took place on two days this week, was a joint effort among the American Red Cross of Northern New England, LifeFlight of Maine, and […]
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Director of Opioid Response to speak to Rotary
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is pleased to announce that Gordon H. Smith, Esq., Maine’s Director of Opioid Response, will speak to Rotarians and guests on Thursday, October 24. He will arrive at 7:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Alliance Church, at 368 Harrison Road (Route 117) in Bridgton. The program is free and […]
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Chamber presents Maine APEX Accelerator speaker
OXFORD HILLS — The Workforce and Education Committee of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Presents: Maine APEX Accelerator: Helping Small Businesses Sell Goods and Services to the Government with guest speaker Christopher Paradis, Procurement Counselor, Maine APEX Accelerator, Eastern Maine Development Corporation This meeting will be held on Thursday, October 31, from 7:30 – […]
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Safe Voices to honor Augusta resident J.J. Jackson
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, the domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties, will honor Augusta resident and Gardiner native J.J. Jackson as one of two awardees at the agency’s Fall Fête and Community Awards on Oct. 24. Jackson will receive the agency’s Shining Star Staff Award for his dedication […]
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Come one, come all to the Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular
PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead announces its signature fall event – The 11th Annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular – a community favorite built to astonish, amaze, and help celebrate the Halloween season. The 11th Annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular will light up the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead and delight children, families, and adults with over 300 beautifully […]
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Public can donate to help hurricane relief efforts
NATION — Communities from Florida to North Carolina have been devastated by Hurricane Helene. More than 200 people are known to have died as a result of the storm, with more than half of the deaths occurring in North Carolina. Hundreds more are still missing. Families are in urgent need of support as they face […]
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Extensions offer maple grading school
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension will offer an in-person International Maple Grading School on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 starting at 8:30 a.m. both days. The 2-day workshop will be held at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. The course includes […]