ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer multi-session tractor safety courses in five locations starting April 6. Courses, scheduled in Cumberland, Kennebec, Knox-Lincoln, Oxford and Waldo counties, are designed for adults and youth at least 14 years of age, and are required for 14- and 15-year-olds who plan to operate farm equipment for […]
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Books in the Afternoon titles announced
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces its selections for “Books in the Afternoon,” a book discussion group that meets the second Thursday of the month, 3-4:30 pm. Upcoming selections and their discussion dates are The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott on April 9, Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s […]
DMCC Escape Room fundraisers return
PARIS — The Escape Room fundraisers for Deering Memorial Community Center, located at 39 Main Street in South Paris, return with a new adventure inspired by the board game Clue over the weekends of April 2 to April 5, and April 9 to April 12. In this Escape Room, participants will have 45 minute to […]
Advertiser Democrat/Sun Journal office closed
NORWAY — As we work to evaluate the ever changing standards and recommendations of the complex Corona-virus situation as well as keep our employees healthy, this office is temporary closed to walk in customers. For advertising inquiries please call 743-7011 For circulation inquiries please call 743-7011 We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for […]
Community photo POSTPONED
NORWAY — Norway’s state Bicentennial kickoff Sunday, March 15 has been postponed in extreme caution with regard to COVID-19 and listening to the Governor’s recommendations. New date to be announced.
Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met on Friday, March 6th at The Community Center at 9:15 am. We welcomed a new member Peter Dickson of Freeport. The winners of the day were: 1st Rosemarie Goodwin and Mike Quinn; 2nd- Les Buzzell and John Hackett; and 3rd- Hazel Glazier and Marta Clements. All […]
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Legion BUCKFIELD — Buckfield American Legion is seeking local veterans to join the post at no cost. The Post will pay the first year dues for those interested in becoming a member to learn what the Legion is all about. A magazine and free insurance are part of the package. For more information, call Jim […]
Society plans for Maine Statehood Day
NORWAY — Norway Museum and Historical Society announces plans to Participate in Maine Statehood Day and the completion of a major picture donation project. The Kick-off Celebration in Norway for Maine Statehood Day will be March 15 at a public gathering at 12:30 p.m. at the Norway Town Office. It is hoped that 200 people […]
Grant writing workshop offered
FARMINGTON — Have you always wanted to write a grant but did not know where to start? Do you have some grant writing experience but could benefit from new information and collaborating with your peers? United Way is excited to collaborate with University of Maine Professor, Karen Barrett, PhD to offer a unique opportunity to […]
’75 Scottys to play at library
WEST PARIS — “The ’75 Scottys” will play Irish Music at the West Paris Library. Lauren Scott and Chris Borden, the musical duo, “The ’75 Scottys,” will return by popular demand to the West Paris Public Library on Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 pm. Lauren is the fiddler, and her husband Chris Borden plays the […]