NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce the opening of the “Second Chance Thrift Shop”.  After a year of planning, decorating and stocking, the shop is now open Fridays from 1 – 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12 noon.  On the third […]

STATE — Grants of up to $2,500 are available through the Maine Community Foundation to help communities be more supportive of older people’s health, well-being, and ability to age in the community. The grants will support community planning and development and implementation of programs that increase opportunities for people over 60 to stay in their […]

OXFORD HILLS — #GivingTuesday is a worldwide event held every year the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. All over the world, this December 3, many non-profits will ask for support to assist them to carry out their important missions and work. “RPC” has set a goal of $10,000, for which to date there is a $2,500 match […]

PARIS — Oxford County Mental Health Services invites those who wish to help local families in need this holiday season to visit its Giving Tree, located at its 17 Gary Street office. On the tree are tags with various gift requests, which include age, item and size if applicable. Also welcome are donations of adult […]

WATERFORD — The North Waterford Congregational Church will be decorating their annual Peace and Love Tree on the front lawn of the church. it starts out with colored lights…but as people make donations in honor or in memory of loved ones, the tree slowly turns from Christmas colors to snowy white. In the meantime, decorations […]

COUNTY — Fact: The need for blood doesn’t pause for the holidays. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Despite this constant need, busy holiday schedules make it difficult for the American Red Cross to collect enough blood to meet those patient needs. Donors of […]

NORWAY — Looking to mentally and spiritually refresh in 2020? Then please join a new book discussion group, “Powerful Reads: Discussing Books with Heart and Mind.” Held the second Friday of the month from 10:30 am to 12:00 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, the discussion is free and open to the public. The discussion will […]