Spurrs Corner food pantry hours OTISFIELD — The food pantry at Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, will be open Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. The pantry is open to residents of Otisfield on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For information call 583-4780 or 627-4329. West Paris food pantry WEST […]
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Free supper for all is Dec. 20 NORWAY — A free supper will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Whether you are visiting the Oxford Hills, single or a large family group, all are invited to join for a dinner of ham, potatoes, […]
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Cookies, craft fair is Dec. 14 NORWAY — A cookies and craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. Items will include arts, crafts, cookies, home-baked goodies, Christmas decorations and forgotten but rediscovered treasures. There will also be numerous raffles such as […]
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‘Let Your Light Shine’: West Paris Library to usher in the winter season
WEST PARIS — “Let Your Light Shine,” the annual West Paris Library celebration ushering in the winter season, will take place at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. This event, sponsored by the Friends of the Library and symbolized by the red heart glowing in the front window, is a way to express the warm wishes […]
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Bridgton’s Festival of Lights BRIDGTON — Bridgton’s 11th annual Festival of lights will be held Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will start with a candlelight stroll, gathering at Pondicherry Square at 5:25 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School and ends at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. The […]
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Historical Society Christmas party PARIS — The Paris Cape Historical Society will hold a Christmas party at the home of Cynthia Immonen, 43 Mountain View Drive, South Paris, on Thursday, Dec. 5. This will be a potluck supper with entertainment to follow. Bring a salad, casserole or dessert. It would be helpful if you call […]
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Reception for new art show RUMFORD — The Pennacook Art Center and River Valley Growth Council will host a reception for a new art show from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. Meet the artists and view the art. A door prize will be given. […]
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Balsam and catnip business booming for West Paris couple
BETHEL — Despite the still-struggling economy, business is booming for one Maine niche company this year. Maine Balsam Fir Products, located at 16 Morse Hill in West Paris, is having its best year in a decade, owner Wendy Newmeyer said in her booth at Bethel’s Local Crafts and Wares Fair on Friday. “Our business has […]
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Missing shipping container incident under investigation
WEST PARIS — The disappearance of a 53-foot shipping container from the old Penley Mill property in West Paris is being investigated as a theft by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. According to Chief Deputy Hart Daley, the trailer was last seen at a drop yard on the property three weeks ago, but its disappearance […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris lists December worship services
WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris invites the public to its December Sunday services, presented with a combination of guest speakers and Worship Service Committee members. Services are at 9 a.m. with refreshments following. Dec. 1, “Advent and the Art of Waiting.” Advent season is when Christians await the baby who brings the […]