PORTLAND — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions. The National Cancer Institute estimated that more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. would be diagnosed with […]

WEST PARIS — The Society had a very interesting meeting last month, with Peter Stowell talking on wooden spools and how many mills in Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties that were turning spools, dowels and more out in the 18th and early 19th centuries.  Thank you, Peter, for a great show. Our meeting was short […]

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. FMI call Jim Lowell, commander, […]

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 — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County will hold a meeting for wild blueberry growers, Tuesday Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. – Noon. at 47 Cook Rd., Otisfield, Maine. At this meeting for commercial wild blueberry growers, Lily Calderwood, Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist, will discuss pest identification and IPM (integrated pest management) techniques […]

NORWAY — The MaineHealth Diabetes Program is hosting a focus group to gather feedback and ideas for improving the way we teach people about diabetes. Anyone who has Type 2 Diabetes is invited to participate. To thank participants for their time, refreshments and a $50 gift card will be offered to all. This Focus Group […]

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. FMI call Jim Lowell, commander, […]

NORWAY — The Norway Grange will be the venue the free Community Cookout and Cruise night on August 30  from 6 – 8 p.m., offered by The Table as part of the Free Friday Fun Nights held each Friday at the Grange. There will be free burgers, hot dogs, s’mores etc. Bring your favorite old or […]