HIRAM — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Friday, September 20 from 3-5 p.m. for a tour of our Food Forest Project at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest, located on the Hiram/Brownfield town line! Project Manager Michele Windsor will guide a “walk ’n talk” style tour along our new “Food Forest” trail […]
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Oxford’s Friday bridge results
OXFORD — On Friday, August 23, the Oxford Hills Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place; Misha Tomic of Waterford and Paul Kahl of Westbrook; 2nd place: Nancy Farmer and Luke Merry of Norway; 3rd place; Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill and Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston; 4th place: Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook […]
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LRRC honors Dr. Leighton at Recovery Remembrance Walk
BRIDGTON — To celebrate recovery and honor the incredible legacy of Dr. Peter Leighton, a Lakes Region native, Navy veteran, and staunch recovery advocate, Lakes Region Recovery Center (LRRC) is hosting its 4th Annual Recovery Remembrance Walk in Bridgton next month. Before passing away in 2021 at the age of 48, Dr. Leighton dedicated his […]
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Open House at Paris Cape Historical Society
PARIS — The Paris Cape Historical Society will hold an Open House at the Porter House Museum (shown in photo above) at 77 High St., South Paris, on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 1-4 pm. PCHS will feature its many artifacts from South Paris history, as well as historical photos by Jack Quinn, Edward Greene and […]
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Upcoming LELT events
LAKE REGION — The following events will be happening in the next few weeks. Forest Therapy Walk Wednesday, September 4, 10 a.m. | Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton Join certified forest therapy guide Jeanne Christie for a guided walk to enjoy the wellness benefits of Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing. A Forest Therapy Walk is a slow ramble […]
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First Universalist announces September services
WEST PARIS — Sunday worship services resume at the First Universalist Church of West Paris after summer break. We’ve planned an exciting lineup of themes and speakers, including a poetry series and a concert series, both starting in September, see details below. Please join us at 9 a.m. Music will be performed by guitarist Davy […]
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Diabetes self-management classes offered
BRIDGTON — In September, Bridgton Hospital will offer a series of outpatient self-management classes to inform and empower those with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease. The cost of the classes is covered by most insurance plans, including MaineCare and Medicare. The class dates are: Sept. 12, Sept. 18, and Sept 25, […]
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Mushroom forager to present at McLaughlin Garden
PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead welcomes all to “Everything you ever wanted to know about foraging for wild mushrooms,” with author and expert mushroom forager, Frank Hyman, on Thursday, August 29 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hyman’s presentation about safe mushroom foraging is based on information found in his book – How To […]
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Norway Center Church service
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church welcomes guest minister Rev. John Williams on Sunday, August 25 at 10 a.m. John is a graduate of the Bangor Theological Seminary, MD. John has recently retired as minister of the West Auburn Congregational Church having served their congregation twice (1981-1988) and (2014-2024), as well as the West Bethel […]
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This ‘n That
Supper SUMNER — On August 24, there will be a Beanhole Bean supper at the Congregational Church of East Sumner at 5:30 p.m. $9 per person/$5 youth 5-15. Children under 5 free/$23 Max. family price. There will be raffles and indoor/outdoor dining. Take-out will be available after 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the outreach of […]