STATE — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Annual Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award. This award, which is presented by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, honors individuals who are dedicated to the stewardship and wise use of our natural resources, and who have been […]
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Norway Center Church welcomes guest ministers
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church welcomes guest minister Raymond Scribner of Huntington, Indiana (formerly of Norway) on Sunday, July 21 at 10 a.m. Raymond’s parents were Dwight and Evaline Scribner. He attended Norway High School, graduating in 1954. He served in the U.S. Air Force 1956-1960. From 1965- 1971, he was a student at the […]
Paris library book sale coming
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Annual Used Book Sale The Paris Public Library”s annual used book sale begins Saturday, July 27, at 8 a.m. The sale will again be held downstairs in the Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main Street, with the entrance on Church Street. The sale will have more hours this year, but […]
Raising backyard poultry Aug. 7
PARIS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County will hold a workshop on raising backyard poultry Aug. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the UMaine Extension office, 9 Olson Road, South Paris. Extension livestock specialist Colt Knight will discuss poultry breeds, housing, health and nutrition for small-scale egg producers. Prospective and beginning small-scale poultry […]
Fundraiser to benefit Deering community center
PARIS — Ripley & Fletcher Ford of 80 Main Street, Paris is sponsoring a Ford Drive 4UR Community fundraiser for the Deering Memorial Community Center of Paris. Ford will donate $20 to the Community Center for each person who tests drives a vehicle between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the […]
Forging bonds at an early age
Editor’s Note: The Norway Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy offers the public an opportunity to learn about law enforcement and what it does from those who do it. It began in April and each week we will feature a class from the eight-week academy. Week 8 – SRO Mitch Shaw, Chief Rob Federico – Juvenile […]
OPS announces Oxford 250 Grand Marshall
OXFORD — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President and Oxford Plains Speedway owner Tom Mayberry is pleased to announce the 2019 Grand Marshall for the Oxford 250. Bob Bahre, former owner of Oxford Plains Speedway, has agreed to serve as the Grand Marshall for this year’s event. Bob Bahre purchased Oxford Plains Speedway in 1964. […]
Sumner bridge closed
SUMNER — Sumner Town Office has announced that Heald Bridge #0673 on Redding Rd. over West Branch Nezinscot River approximately 0.45 miles westerly of Black Mountain Rd. is closed to vehicular & pedestrian traffic. It will reopen on September 28, 2019. A detour around the project utilizing Tuell Hill Rd., Main St. (Rt. 219), Greenwoods […]
Fish and Game dedicates Trap Field
HARRISON — The Western Maine Fish & Game (WMF&G) Club in Harrison recently honored Arlin Bigelow by naming the Trap Field. Arlin has been a member of the WMF&G Club since the club was founded. He has done so much for the club and this is just a small token of our appreciation for all […]