NORWAY — The members of First Universalist Church of Norway invite our friends and neighbors to experience a meditative journey by walking the new temporary labyrinth, seen above, in our backyard. The labyrinth is made with hay and it is hoped that it will last through the month of October. The congregation would like to […]
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Fare Share gets $475K for access to sustainable food
NORWAY — Fare Share Food Cooperative, a beloved neighborhood cooperative grocer since 1978 with over 800 member-owner households, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a Thrive Maine forgivable loan totaling $475,000. This ARPA loan, provided through the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), will enable Fare Share Co-op to further its mission […]
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New items at Paris library
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following books to its collection in September 2023. For more information, or to reserve a title, please call the Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or email [email protected]. Fiction: Mary Kay Andrews – Bright Lights, Big Christmas; Jeffrey Archer – Traitors Gate; Jennifer L. Armentrout – Soul of […]
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Screening crucial for early breast cancer diagnosis
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is joining healthcare organizations throughout the world in recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. This important observation began in 1985 and has evolved into a worldwide effort to promote screening and prevention of the disease. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in this […]
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Palestinian rights activist to speak
NORWAY — Palestinian rights activist Susan Jacoby will speak about the Israel/Palestine conflict on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the First Universalist Church of Norway in the church’s Concert Hall. First Universalist Church is located at 479 Main Street, Norway. Jacoby, an activist since 1973, has been on several delegations to Israel and […]
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First Universalist plans Thanksgiving pie fundraiser
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris is planning a dessert pie fundraiser just in time for Thanksgiving. We are not having our in-person chicken pie supper again this year; the dessert pie sale began three years ago and because of its success we’re holding it again! The annual week-before-Thanksgiving chicken pie […]
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Seneca Club plans Longaberger raffle
PARIS —The Seneca Club, Friends’ Group of the Paris Public Library, is again holding a calendar raffle of Longaberger Baskets from the extensive collection of Karen Ellis. The calendar raffle entries are for sale in October, at $10 each, with a basket being won each day in November. The calendar raffle entries can be purchased […]
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Lovell Fall Harvest Festival Sunday
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society will present a Fall Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event should have something of interest for all members of the family. There will be fall craft activities for children, dealers will be selling their wares, and weavers and spinners will demonstrate their […]
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Breakfast HARRISON — The Lions Club of Harrison will be at Long Lake Park in Harrison on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 7:30 to 11 a.m., dishing up hot, fresh pancakes (blueberry, chocolate chip, and plain), French toast, sausage, bacon, and beverages. The proceeds from this breakfast will be donated to one of our own Lions […]
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HealthReach receives “Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0” recognition
REGION — This year, HealthReach Community Health Centers is happy to announce that it has received Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program recognition across eight of its local healthcare practices. Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 is a program focused on education around obesity and healthy living for primary care practice teams. The program provides materials to support “simple changes for […]