OXFORD — On Friday, January 12, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met at the Oxford Legion Hall and announced the following winners: 1st place: Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Michael Dixon of Auburn; 2nd Place: Peter Dixon of Falmouth and Paul Clement of New Gloucester; and tied for 3rd were: Norma and Rick Verrrill […]

AREA — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an in-person maple syrup production workshop for beginners and enthusiasts interested in making it in their own backyard from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Feb. 3.  Participants in the hands-on “Backyard Maple Sugaring” program will first meet from 9-11:30 a.m. at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road; and […]

NORWAY — Did you resolve to read more books in 2024? Join Norway Memorial Library’s ‘Shelf Reflections 2024’, a year-long reading challenge for adults who want to increase their reading; a frequent resolution at the start of each New Year. Reading is a way to learn new things, exercise your brain, and improve focus and […]

SCARBOROUGH – Customers interested in eating healthier and meeting their budget goals in the New Year will have the opportunity to receive free guidance and tips from registered dietitians at Hannaford Supermarkets. Year-round, Hannaford dietitians offer complimentary in-store and online discussions. Many of their January topics – Nutritious Meals on a Budget and Meal Planning […]

Lunch OTISFIELD — Otisfield’s first Community Lunch of 2024 will be Wednesday, January 17 from 11:30-12:30 at the Community Hall, 292 State Route 121. On the menu is soup, sandwiches, a variety of salads, cookies, coffee, and iced tea. For soup, there will be Broccoli Cheddar, Minestrone, and Chicken with Rice. Sandwiches include Chicken Salad […]

REGION — The Androscoggin River Watershed Council has a few educational events planned for this winter and spring. Several will be brought to you via Zoom. They are listed below with pertinent information. • Lake Impacts, January 17 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom: Scott Williams, Lake Stewards of Maine and well-known expert in […]

BRIDGTON — On December 21, increasingly recognized as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, Molly Ockett Chapter, NSDAR donated over 300 hand warmers to Opportunity Alliance’s PATH Program. The Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) team provides outreach to those who are experiencing homelessness in York and Cumberland Counties. Christine Thomas accepted the donations, […]

WEST PARIS — A good way to welcome the new year is to join with others in community. Please join us on Sundays at 9 a.m., when we explore a wide variety of topics led by a variety of speakers. Refreshments following the service. All are welcome. Music will be provided by guitarist Davy Sturtevant.   […]