OXFORD — On Friday, November 3, we played our game at our new site, The Oxford Legion Hall, and the winners were: 1st. Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill and Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston; 2nd; Luke Merry and Nancy Farmer of Norway; 3rd: Hazel Glazier of Norway and Misha Tomic of Waterford; and 4th: Marta Clements […]
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Extension Association annual meeting is Dec. 5
PARIS — The Oxford County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting and election of officers on Dec. 5, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. OCEA is actively recruiting new members. In partnership with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff, members of the county Extension Association provide […]
Rotary Clubs promote Polio awareness
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club joined with the Fryeburg Area Club for 2 Polio Events this year. The first, Pints for Polio, was held at the Saco River Brewing Company in Fryeburg on October 18. On World Polio Day, October 24, members from the 2 Clubs walked from Stella’s on the Square to […]
Extension offers online QuickBooks course for farms
STATE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a QuickBooks Online course tailored specifically for small farms and agriculture businesses. The four-night course will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, 8, 13, and 15. Designed for farm and agriculture business owners seeking to implement a robust accounting tool, the workshop provides […]
Norway library’s new items
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library has acquired the following as of September-October 2023: Fiction: Acevedo, Elizabeth – Family Lore Armstrong, Kelley – Hemlock Island Beaton, M.C. – Dead on Target Benn, James R. – Proud Sorrows Bentley, Don – Weapons Grade Brown, Graham – Clive Cussler’s Condor’s Fury Cabot, Meg – Enchanted to Meet You […]
OH Bridge results
OXFORD — On Friday, October 27, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met in their new meeting place, the Oxford Legion Hall at 112 King Street, and enjoyed a morning of Bridge. This week’s winners were: 1st place: Hazel Glazier of Norway and Marta Clements of Bryant Pond; 2nd place: Luke Merry and Nancy Farmer […]
First Universalist November services
WEST PARIS — Please join us as we gather on Sundays at 9 a.m. for informative and inspiring worship services, that can be contemplative – calming the mind and spirit. Refreshments following the service. All are welcome. November 5, “To Go or Not to Go,” led by the Worship Service Committee. Why we do or […]
MCF creates fund to support L-A victims, recovery
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has established the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund following the devastating mass shooting events on October 25 in Lewiston, Maine. The fund will collect and allocate donations to support victims of Maine’s worst gun tragedy on record and the organizational efforts that will help heal the city. Adilah Muhammad, […]
SMH grants available
NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that we are accepting grant applications now through Jan. 2, 2024. The Stephens Memorial Hospital Grant Program supports local non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in their implementation of sustainable healthcare initiatives in the community. We are currently accepting applications for the Stephens Memorial Hospital Grant Program with an […]
This n That
Craft Fairs PARIS — The First Congregational Church of Paris, 17 E. Main Street, is holding its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Popovers will be served from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Our food tables are filled with great baked goods – cookies, pies, breads, etc, plus […]