NORWAY — During the quarantine, it is now more important than ever that we all stay mentally well and try to be as physically active as possible. With the support and help of many wellness providers in western Maine, we are able to bring you a variety of free virtual wellness programs which can be […]
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Join Otisfield’s roadside clean-up
OTISFIELD — Looking for ways to be productive and occupied while staying at home due to the virus? Join us in picking up litter along our roads in Otisfield. Last spring, the Conservation Committee sponsored a very successful roadside clean-up. Many people asked us to make it an annual event, so we had scheduled […]
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In empty church, priests still see parishioners’ faces
NORWAY — During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fr. Edward Clifford and Fr. Peter Shaba, SMA, won’t have to stare at empty pews as they live-stream Masses from St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway. Instead, they’ll see the smiling faces of many parishioners looking back (four pictures below, larger images available). “I collected photos from […]
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Paris library offering curbside, delivery
PARIS — The Paris Public Library building has been closed due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. The library’s collection is available though, through either curbside pick-up or home delivery. To request books, DVDs, audiobooks or other materials in the collection, please search the library’s catalog at MILS.maine.edu, limiting the search from “Entire Collection” […]
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USDA offers farm loan funding
BANGOR — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Maine Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director SED David R. Lavway reminds producers that FSA offers specially targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. “Each year, a portion of FSA’s loan funds are set aside to lend to […]
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United Way awards $49,500
LEWISTON — United Way of Androscoggin County announced today that it awarded $49,500 in grants to 19 local agencies in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties as part of the first round of funding from the COVID-19 Response Fund. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was felt almost immediately by local nonprofit organizations, especially those […]
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UMA Paris to host Virtual Open House
PARIS — UMA in South Paris will hold a virtual Open House on Friday, April 24, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. During the event attendees can learn more about the over 40 degrees and certificates available in South Paris. Admissions representatives will be available to help with the application process and also discuss financial aid options including […]
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Photo contest cancelled
MECHANIC FALLS — Due to the impact of COVID-19 has had on our daily lives, the Mechanic Falls Historical Society has cancelled its 2nd Annual Photography Contest for this year.
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2020 Big Trees search is on!
COUNTY — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) announced it is opening the Oxford County Register of Big Trees search early this year because lots of folks are spending time hiking, fishing and spending time in the great outdoors, so let’s head for the woods and look for some trees! Here is […]