NORWAY — The Twenty-First Annual Plant Sale at First Universalist Church of Norway, will be on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a wide array of hardy Maine indoor and outdoor plants. First Universalist Church of Norway is located at 479 Main Street, Norway. Please, no early birds! Plants […]
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Huge indoor Yard Sale slated
NORWAY — A huge multi-household indoor yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the First Universalist Church, 479 Main Street, Norway. The sale will feature collectibles, antiques, household items, lightly used office furniture, tools, art, crafts, and local honey and maple syrup. The church’s yard sales are […]
Poland Spring Preservation Society kicks off summer schedule
POLAND SPRING — The Poland Spring Preservation Society is excited to announce the opening of its historic museums for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23. We are proud to have three museum buildings open for tours, including the 1893 Maine State Building, 1912 All Souls Chapel, and 1907 Poland Spring Bottling Museum & Source […]
Maine soil health in virtual lunch and learn series
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a 7-part online lunch and learn series, intended to help farmers take their soil health to the next level. The sessions will be held from noon–1 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 27 to July 8. The sessions are for farmers who have experience with soil health […]
Hiram invasive plant workshop hosted by Extension
HIRAM, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), Maine Forest Service (MFS) and Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, will offer an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Hiram Arts Center, […]
Norway Historical offers program, special invitation
NORWAY — The Norway Museum and Historical Society (NMHS) will host its first program of the summer on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. in their meeting room at 471 Main Street. Brad Cummings will present a history of the Norway Elementary School, now known as the Guy E. Rowe School, located on Main Street […]
Oxford Hills events
Festival WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will hold its annual Rhubarb Festival and White Elephant Sale on Saturday, June 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church, 208 Main Street in W. Paris. The Rhubarb Festival is one of the church’s traditional events, which features everything rhubarb, including homemade […]
Vintage aprons talk at NML June 5
NORWAY — Norma Salway and Dottie Adams will present “The History of Vintage Aprons” at Norway Memorial Library on Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. This lively, interactive program, presented by two sisters, both retired teachers, will discuss the history, uses, and styles of aprons in American history. The program features the aprons made/worn by […]
Lorrain announces candidacy for re-election to Norway Selectboard
NORWAY — Ryan Lorrain has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Norway Board of Selectmen. A fourth-generation resident of Norway, Lorrain is seeking a third term, aiming to continue the positive momentum the town has experienced while maintaining a strong focus on fiscal responsibility and community values. “I’m proud of the work we’ve […]
RPC plans annual Kitten Shower
PARIS — The Responsible Pet Care Shelter & Adoption annual Kitten Shower will be held June 14 & 15 from noon to 4 p.m. We have many kittens to enjoy or adopt, as well as adult felines waiting for new homes, too! Donations are welcome and always needed. Donations help the shelter with the […]