Supper WEST PARIS — The American Legion Auxiliary # 151 on Church Street, West Paris is having a Public Supper on Saturday, May 18 from 4:30-6 p.m. Eat in or take out, $12 donation suggested. The menu will include baked chicken breast, mashed potato, green beans, corn, homemade rolls, dessert & beverages. Call ahead for […]
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First Universalist May services
WEST PARIS — The first hummingbirds, the bursting buds on trees, May flowers appear in the soft mosses, the woodstove gets a break. These and so much more are May’s blessings. Let us give thanks and rejoice in nature’s gifts this Sunday. Join us at 9 a.m. Music performed by guitarist, Davy Sturtevant. All are […]
Communications center supervisor signs off after 27 years of serving Oxford County
On May 2, Terri Littlehale hung up her career at the Oxford County Regional Communications Center.
Food Pantry gets pig from Rotary
LOVELL — Bob Hatch of Fryeburg (and owner of Bob Hatch, Sign Maker) won the pig raffle held by the Fryeburg Area Rotary Club. He generously donated the 316-pound pig to the Sweden Food Pantry. The fully processed and smoked animal will be available for Pantry shoppers on the next pantry day. Lynn Hurd, treasurer […]
Paris library items added to CloudLibrary
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following items to its holdings on the CloudLibrary App in recent months. These specific items are only available when using a Paris Public Library account to log in to the app. Currently, the library owns 1250 items on the app with the Maine Download Library, providing 57,623 […]
Oxford Bridge results
OXFORD — On Friday, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: Coming in 1st place was Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Les Buzzell of Auburn; 2nd place were Nancy Farmer and Luke Merry of Norway; and 3rd place were Marta Clements of Bryant Pond and Bruce Clements of New […]
Local DAR Chapter receives grant
AREA — Who doesn’t enjoy celebrating Independence Day, July 4? In just two years, this day takes on even greater significance as July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. In anticipation, Congress established the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission in 2016 to plan and orchestrate “America 250″ to lead the nation in commemorating our […]
Climate Convergence with NPR’s Living on Earth
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy will host its fifth annual 2030 Vision Climate Convergence on May 17 and 18 in downtown Norway under tents at the recreation park on Cottage Street. This year’s convergence, themed “Connect Catalyze Create,” will continue to build momentum for climate action in western Maine and beyond during […]
This ‘n That
Clean-up OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Conservation Committee has scheduled its annual clean-up of town roads for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. The rain date is May 11. We suggest that volunteers wear boots, gloves, and bug spray, as the sides of the roads may still be wet. Trash bags, safety vests, and […]
Wildflower & Whimsy Yardsale (article)
PARIS — All sorts of interesting things have been collected at McLaughlin Garden. Save money on home and garden items, find a deal on treasures and unique finds, and repurpose usable items that may have been thrown away. Everything from furniture to books to vintage holiday décor and tools will be for sale. Too much […]