PARIS — Jacob Bonang and Ethan Johnson, two graduating Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School seniors, chose to help the Paris Public Library for their senior project this winter and spring, by launching a video game collection at the library. They sorted through hundreds of duplicate DVDs donated to the library over the years to find […]
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Historical society schedules first program of 2024
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society’s first program for 2024 will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the Otisfield Town House on Bell Hill Road. OHS President Derek Dorr will focus on Forrest Edwards (1877–1954). Forrest was Otisfield’s legendary apple farmer. He was large in stature, hardworking, frugal, plain-spoken, and often […]
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4-H offers online session for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on May 22 and 29. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-learning modules. Attendees will […]
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Grants available to support animal welfare
STATE — Grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Animal Welfare Fund are available to organizations and projects that advance animal welfare for small companion animals in the state. In 2023, the Animal Welfare grant program awarded a total of $408,980 to 29 organizations. Grantees included Somerset Humane Society, for a low-cost spay and neuter […]
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Veterans Memorial gets spring cleaning
BRIDGTON — Molly Ockett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, completed phase 1 of a much-needed cleaning of the Bridgton Veterans Memorial. Located at the corner of Main and Depot Streets, the memorial honors the selfless sacrifices of Bridgton Veterans. Chapter volunteers, who have been trained in the proper techniques and methods to clean […]
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Births
Maizen Blue Haggadone Gizinski WEST PARIS — Justin Haggadone and Meryl Gizinski of West Paris are pleased to announce the arrival of a son, Maizen Blue Haggadone Gizinski, born at 6:13 on April 29, 2024, weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces, at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Joseph Gizinski and Nancy Brown of Lewiston and […]
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Oxford Bridge results
OXFORD — On Friday, May 3, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and announced the following results: Coming in first place were Peter Dickson of Yarmouth and Denny Raymond of Waterford; In second place were Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill and Teresa O’CLair of Lewiston; And tied for third were Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston […]
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Hidden resources at area libraries
AREA — Beyond Books: The Unique Resources at Libraries in Maine Libraries are amazing places. They’ve been around for centuries, serving as resources for the community. The first one in Maine was the Portland Public Library, founded in 1867, and there are over 250 libraries in the state today. Libraries are not just books, though. […]
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Otisfield Lunch & Book Swap
OTISFIELD — It’s May! The Otisfield Community Lunch crew is celebrating with Brunch for Lunch: brunch casseroles, fruit salad, breakfast muffins and bars for dessert, and of course, coffee. This Brunch Lunch is happening on May 15 from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Community Hall, 292 Rte. 121. To add to the sharing we will […]
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SeniorsPlus announces classes, groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in May. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]