Healing Service BRUNSWICK — Fr. Richard Rice is a Catholic Priest who will lead a special healing service at St. Charles Borromeo Church on Sunday, April 14 at 1:30 p.m. Fr. Rice will be available to pray for each person who wants prayer and will be assisted by a prayer team from our parish. All […]
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4-H workshop explores April solar eclipse
REGION — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9-18, focused on the upcoming solar eclipse in April. The workshop will be held on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. March 21-April 11. Maine is set to experience a full solar eclipse on April 8, providing a […]
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400 acres conserved in Casco
AREA — Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is happy to announce the permanent conservation of 400 acres of undeveloped forestland in Casco, known as Rolfe Hill. After a multi-year fundraising effort, LELT purchased the property from members of the Rolfe and Speirs families, whose ownership dates back to the 1790s. Rolfe Hill has a long […]
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Food As Medicine program launched
NORWAY — “I’m excited to be working with community members to make sure they have the quality of life they want, to help them save money, and to live happier, healthier lives,” said Allison Kelly of the new Food As Medicine program offered through Stephens Memorial Hospital. The free program focuses on preventing diabetes and […]
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FEMA distributes more than $1.7M
STATE — Two weeks after President Biden approved the disaster declaration for the severe storm and flooding that occurred on December 17 – 21, 2023, FEMA has approved over $1.7 million in disaster assistance to survivors. Disaster Assistance funds distributed to survivors include over $1,597,037 for home repair or replacement, emergency lodging and funding to […]
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Author Florig to speak in Norway
NORWAY —Maine author David S. Florig will present an author talk on his debut historical novel, The Stones of Ailsa Craig, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (snow date, Tuesday, March 26) at 6:30 p.m. The Stones of Ailsa Craig is an homage to Belfast, Maine, the glorious Maine coast, and the ancient Scottish sport of […]
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Intro to Parkinson’s Disease event set
BETHEL — Ms. Anne Herrick, Adult Nurse Practitioner, MaineHealth, will deliver an introductory presentation on Parkinson’s disease with a focus on early signs, diagnosis, treatments, and support resources on Thursday, March 7 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church Street, Bethel. A snow date is set for March 14. […]
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This n That
Oxford Dems NORWAY — Oxford County Democrats will hold a ‘Cabin Fever Reliever’ fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 2-5 p.m. at the Norway UU Church. A summer-themed dinner of pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, fruit salads, and desserts will be available for $10. From 3-5, the dynamic duo of Sagittarius Rising will perform. Candidates […]
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Rotary hosts eclipse speaker
BRIDGTON — On Feb. 29 from 5-7 p.m., the Rotary Club of Bridgton-Lake Region will host a speaker on the eclipse at the Magic Lantern on Depot Street in Bridgton. Edward Herrick-Gleason, director of the Southworth Planetarium at SMU in Portland since 1999, will cover the basic of eclipses and keep the talk informative […]
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Paris Public Library hosts children’s book author/illustrator Alexandra Thompson
PARIS — Alexandra Thompson, local author/illustrator of children’s picture books, is visiting the Paris Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. She will read from the newest book she illustrated, I Am a Masterpiece, written by the actor and Down Syndrome activist Mia Armstrong, which is published by Random House. Thompson will also […]