NORWAY — Paris community member and folk artist, Linda Richardson, recently presented Stephens Memorial Hospital Food Pantry with a gift of $1,200 to benefit the MaineHealth Food Pantry at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Recognizing holidays can be especially tough for many families in our community, Linda Richardson wanted to make a difference. With leftover barnboard pieces […]
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Grief Group to begin new session
NORWAY — The ‘Healing After Loss’ Grief Support Group at The Table will be forming its next Group to begin on January 25 at The Table, 160 Main St, Norway, for anyone who is struggling with grief over a loss of any kind. For this course, the meetings will be held from 2 to 3:30 […]
This ‘n That
Supper CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting our annual ‘Let it Snow’ Saturday Night Supper on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 4:30-6 p.m. This month’s dinner will feature Casseroles, Hotdogs, Baked Beans, Salads, and Homemade Desserts! It’s only $12 for adults, and $5 for Children 8 and under. The church […]
Paris library new books in December
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following books to its collection in December. For more information, or to reserve a title, please call the library at 743-6994 or email [email protected]. Fiction: Lauren Asher – Love Redesigned Shannon Bowring – The Road to Dalton Barbara Taylor Bradford – The Wonder of it All Robin […]
Library hosts book discussion series
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library is hosting a four-part series called ‘Road to Readers Retreat’ to discuss There There by Tommy Orange and three other books by contemporary Indigenous writers. Discussions are at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main Street in Norway, ME, every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m. between Feb. 15 and March 28, 2024. […]
Mystery Date – with a book
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces ‘Mystery Date with a Book’, beginning Thursday, February 1. During February, visit the library and choose a book from the ‘Mystery Date’ display across from the circulation desk. All books are completely covered so the reader cannot see the cover, title, or author. The only thing the reader sees […]
Grants available to those that serve people of color
STATE — Grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund (BIPOC) are available to organizations that serve people of Native American, Latino, African, Arab, and Asian descent. The BIPOC Fund supports organizations that work to achieve greater equity in Maine by increasing racial equity, addressing health disparities and access, […]
Hundreds of scholarships available
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) offers more than 700 scholarships available to graduating high school seniors, graduate students, and adult learners pursuing myriad areas of study and professional certifications. In 2023, MaineCF awarded $3.23 million in scholarships to 1,357 students, including older, nontraditional students who returned to school. MaineCF offers both long-term support […]
NSB presents Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine with $10k
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the recipient of the 3rd annual ‘Patricia Weigel Pay It Forward Award’ is the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, a non-profit organization based in Norway that is dedicated to embracing anyone affected by cancer with hope and caring through support, education, and services, all provided […]
AARP accepting Community Challenge grant applications
STATE — AARP Maine invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 6 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. […]