BRIDGTON — Details have been announced for the 32nd annual Bridgton Hospital Golf Tournament. The event will take place on Sept. 11 at Bridgton Highlands Country Club. This long-standing tournament has raised more than $1 million over the years to support the many services and programs offered by Bridgton Hospital. “We are grateful to the businesses […]
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Enid Dullea Length of Lake Swim coming
NORWAY — The Enid Dullea Length of Lake Swim will take place on Sunday, August 20. The Swim celebrates the joy of swimming outdoors and honors Enid Dullea, a Norway native who swam the full length of Lake Pennesseewassee, and sometimes back again, every summer day while training for the 1936 Olympics. The non-competitive Swim […]
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Home Run Derby slated in Norway
NORWAY — Come Join Norway Recreation for its first Homerun Derby event Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event will be a fundraiser for Norway’s Little league softball and baseball teams $10 for pre-registration online. $15 day of event and must register by 9:30 a.m. day of. Limited shirts available. Offered […]
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Fishing Festival celebrates youth
NORWAY — It was a fantastic day for fishing. More than 100 youth and adults attended the 9th Annual Norway Family Fishing Festival on Saturday, June 1, at Butters Park. This family educational day was created to teach children ages 16 and under how to fish or improve their fishing skills. Of the […]
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Maine Dragon Boat Club Schedule
NORWAY — Our local Dragon Boat Club announces its 2024 Season: June-September The first paddle will be on Sunday, June 2 Free Community Paddles (no reservations required at this time), Sundays and Tuesdays – 5:30-7:30 p.m.-Skills and Drills Introduction to Dragon Boating. On-land paddling and safety instructions before going in the boat. Strokes, working as […]
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OHMS Cheerleaders honored at State House
OXFORD — Rep. Caldwell Jackson (R-Oxford) recently recognized the Oxford Hills Middle School Cheerleaders during their monthly recognition assembly on May 8, 2024. The public recognition came in the form of a Legislative Sentiment from the 131st Maine Legislature and the People of Maine. Sponsored by Rep. Jackson, the official Sentiment recognized “the Oxford […]
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NSB continues longtime support of Bridgton’s 4 on the Fourth
BRIDGTON — It’s an Independence Day tradition that has grown from 28 runners jogging to a farmhouse on Chadbourne Road in 1977, to an event that draws over 2,000 participants to Bridgton each July 4. A road race in the heart of Maine’s Lakes region that features a mix of flat terrain, hills, and beautiful […]
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WFLT to host Nomad Trail Races
NORWAY — It’s time to dust off your trail runners and dig out your bug spray! Sign up for the annual Nomad Trail Race series at the Western Foothills Land Trust’s Farm to Town trail system. This monthly 3.1-mile trail running race features a moderately challenging and scenic route along the Lunch Trail, with a […]
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Give back when you get outside this Winter
NORWAY — The Maine West initiative is once again challenging people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and the River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local youth programs by getting outside for healthy outdoor activities during the upcoming school vacation week. Starting February 17, people can sign up for the Second Nature Adventure […]
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Hope Association’s 49th Ride-In coming up
AREA — It’s hard to believe that the Hope Association’s 49th Snowmobile Ride-In is only a few weeks away! The Ride-In will take place on Sunday, February 18 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will be held at our New Hope Residential Home, located at 91 Highland Terrace in Mexico, across the street from […]