WEST PARIS — The West Paris Public Library has been selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer “Let’s Talk About It,” a free reading and discussion group with copies of books available through the library. This program provided by the Maine Humanities Council’s Maine Center for the Book in cooperation with the Maine State […]

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 […]

TOPS NORWAY — TOPS meets Tuesdays in the Association Hall at Town & Country Mobile Home Village, 99 Town & Country Drive, Norway. Weigh-in is from 4-4:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 5-6 p.m. Yearly membership is $32 and monthly dues are $5, which includes a bimonthly magazine subscription to TOPS News. TOPS is […]

PARIS — On March 5, world renowned climate activist and New York Times best-selling author, Bill McKibben will share the stage in The Forum at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris. This event, organized by the Center for an Ecology Based Economy (CEBE) in Norway, is the kickoff for CEBE’s two day Climate Action […]

PARIS — The 2020 McLaughlin Garden Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, March 4, with Harriet Robinson’s illustrated lecture “Growing Irises in Maine.”  This talk will cover various types of irises: bulbs, bearded and beardless. Robinson will explain when the different types of iris bloom, how to tell them apart, how to plant and divide them, […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Education Center classes for March 2020. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, Maine 04240, unless noted. Classes are free, unless noted. SeniorsPlus is fully accessible. Hearing Assistive Equipment is available upon request. Please register for classes by calling 795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Coping […]

NORWAY — On Saturday, February 15, Ken Morse’s Campaign Launch Party was held at the Universalist Unitarian Church in Norway. Sixty people showed up, all of whom are, to one degree or another, helping with the campaign. Ken explained why he is running to represent District 71, which comprises, Norway, Sweden, Waterford, and West Paris: […]

AREA — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to once again offer an amazing list of native plants for beginning to advanced gardeners throughout Oxford County and the surrounding area. There are many changes to this year’s offerings! This year’s list includes several choices of flowering perennials, herbs, groundcovers, edible plants, shrubs […]