NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library is hosting Angela Todd to present a talk about Hortense Gardner Gates on Tuesday evening, March 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Norway Memorial Library. Hortense Gates was an outdoorswoman who lived in Norway and worked for the Advertiser Democrat. She published Camping for Girls, which prompted girls of all ages […]
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Paris Library new books
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following books to its collection in February 2024. For more information, or to reserve a title, please call the Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or email [email protected]. Fiction: Dolly Alderton – Good Material; V.C Andrews – Chasing Endless Summer; Katherine Arden – Warm Hands of Ghosts; Kelley […]
Extension hosts preseason tree fruit meeting
STATE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting the 2024 Preseason Tree Fruit Meeting from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 19 at the University of Southern Maine/Lewiston Auburn College, Room 170, 51 Westminster St. The event provides insights and information to tree fruit growers in the region. Participants will have the opportunity to […]
‘Backyard Biodiversity’ presentation offered
PARIS — Join U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Biologist Hannah Mullally in Paris on March 28 from 4-5 p.m. for a presentation about supporting Maine’s native fauna! This enriching evening will teach you to create a harmonious habitat by providing essential food and shelter to pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Hannah will also highlight the […]
SeniorsPlus offers free art program for dementia
REGION — SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, is bringing back Opening Minds through Art (OMA), a program that strives to bring joy, art, and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in our community. Through a series of classes, OMA engages people with dementia in creating free-wheeling art. OMA classes will […]
OH Bridge results
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met on Friday, March 8, and announced the following Bridge winners: In first place were Theresa O’CLair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield; and tied for second were: Marta Clements of Bryant Pond and Hazel Glazier of Norway; BJ and Steve Cavicchi of Bridgton; and Rosemarie […]
The Table announces schedule
NORWAY — The Table has announced its upcoming schedule: Free Breakfast: Every Saturday at 8:30 a.m., the Table puts on a free breakfast at the Norway Grange. Everyone is invited to join us for a delicious breakfast and wonderful fellowship. We are currently seeking volunteers who are interested in being on a breakfast team for […]
This ‘n That
Supper CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting its March ‘Pie’ Saturday Night Supper on March 23 from 4:30-6 p.m. This month’s dinner will feature all pies: pizza, chicken, pork, beef, spaghetti, shepherd’s, etc!! There will also be salads & desserts ~ more pie!! It’s $12 for adults, and $5 […]
Registration open for Hike for Hospice
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice invites all Mainers to Hike for Hospice on Saturday, May 18 at Pineland Farms to raise awareness for the importance of end-of-life care, emphasizing the support, kindness, and compassion that hospice services offer to patients and their families throughout Maine. Hike for Hospice aims to help ensure that […]
Rotary celebrates local vocational service
PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills celebrated Rotary International’s Vocational Service during January and February with speakers highlighting various professions in Oxford County. On January 24, Dan Hart spoke to the Club about his new role as University Student Teacher Supervisor in the College of Education & Human Development at the University of […]