WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris invites the public to Sunday worship services, which are presented by guest speakers and Worship Service Committee members. Services are 9 a.m. every Sunday until mid-June. Jan. 6, Expectations: Great and Otherwise. As we begin the New Year, what are our plans, expectations and hopes? Can […]
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New Year’s party at Eagles RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will hold a New Year’s party in the club’s function hall, with entertainment by Borderline Express. Doors open at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31,with the band playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be party favors and a light meal after the first […]
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‘People That Care’ delivers relief to Superstorm Sandy sufferers
WEST PARIS — After watching countless reports of the devastation in New York and New Jersey caused by Superstorm Sandy in late October, Lisa Eichel of West Paris decided she had to do something. Eichel, who is employed at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, organized the People That Care relief drive. With the help of […]
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Living Nativity set for Dec. 22 WEST PARIS — A Living Nativity will be held at the West Paris Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m Christmas weekend at First Congre. PARIS — First Congregational Church in South Paris invites the public to share Christmas weekend with them. On Sunday morning, […]
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Historical group potluck supper MEXICO — The Rumford and Mexico Historical Society will hold their Christmas potluck supper at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at the Calvin Lyons Room, Mexico Municipal Building. The meal is open to the public. Bring a dish to share and a donation of nonperishable food items. Christian Women United luncheon […]
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Weary Club meets Dec. 15 NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet for coffee and Christmas treats from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at 385 Main St. All visitors are welcome. ‘The Messenger’ is sermon title PARIS — The guest speaker for Dec. 16 at the First Universal Church on Pine Street is […]
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Town officials to ‘brainstorm’ about SAD 17 budget
PARIS — Board of Selectmen Chairman Sam Elliot is hosting a meeting of chairmen from boards of selectmen and budget committees from Oxford Hills towns to discuss the growing SAD 17 budget. Elliot said the meeting will be a “brainstorming session” to discuss how to address the increasing school budget. “It’s a budget that affects […]
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Christmas cantata set for Dec. 14, 15 WOODSTOCK — The annual Christmas cantata of the Woodstock Seventh Day Adventist Church will be held at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, and at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the church, Perkins Valley Road. The cantata will be by Forestdale School students and church children, directed by […]
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Red Hat Mommas meet RUMFORD — The Red Hat Mommas of Western Maine will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the United Methodist Church Virgin Memorial Chapel. Wear an “ugly” sweater and bring an appetizer to share. A play will be presented by our own Red Hatters. Twenty-seven members met at the “Green […]
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DUV group to meet Dec. 5 NORWAY — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19 will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the home of Marilyn Jones. Second nominations will be held. Members are asked to bring four small gifts to fill stockings for disabled […]