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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Making Forests More Resilient walk/talk set
COUNTY — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on July 19 from 3-5 p.m. for a walk and talk style presentation at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest, located on the Hiram/Brownfield town line. Join Sean Horan, Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry professional with NRCS & the UMaine Extension to explore the intricate relationships […]
Concert kicks off summer series
PARIS — On Thursday, June 27, Schooner Fare, one of Maine’s most beloved bands, kicked off a summer of music at the McLaughlin Garden in South Paris, with a June Outdoor Concert sponsored by Bearfoot Realty and season sponsor Stephens Memorial Hospital – Maine Health. Praised for their captivating harmonies and winning stage presence, Chuck […]
Church welcomes Rev. Campbell
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church welcomes guest minister Reverend Scott Campbell on Sunday July 7. Church services begin at 10 a.m. Reverend Campbell is a retired United Methodist pastor living on Paris Hill with his wife Lin and two grandsons. He served churches in Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium, and Harvard Square, in Cambridge, MA. […]
Do you have room in your heart?
In April 2024, we received a call from Animal Control that a male dog was struck by a vehicle in Woodstock. He suffered severe injuries to his right hind leg that required amputation in order for him to live a comfortable life. We posted him online, shared him over and over again, but had no […]
Do you have room in your heart?
In April 2024, we received a call from Animal Control that a male dog was struck by a vehicle in Woodstock. He suffered severe injuries to his right hind leg that required amputation in order for him to live a comfortable life. We posted him online, shared him over and over again, but had no […]
Otisfield celebrates the 4th
OTISFIELD — The tradition of the past several years continues. The Otisfield Fire Department and Firefighters’ Association have quite a line up for all to enjoy: a parade, bake sale, cookie contest, free watermelon, tattoos, the National Anthem, and a patriotic water spray. The parade starts at 10 a.m., starting at Sherwood Drive and continuing […]
Backyard Reflections: Jack or Jill?
Jack in the Pulpits are intriguing spring woodland herbs that are native to the eastern part of the United States. They can be found along moist and shaded forest seeps, sedges, streams, and floodplains first appearing as a single pale green spike as the plant breaks ground in early spring. As the plants mature and […]
This ‘n That
Suppers WATERFORD — Public Supper North Waterford Congregational Church on Tuesday, July 9, from 5-6:30 p.m. There will be Baked Beans, American chopsuey, coleslaw, salads ,casseroles brown bread, rolls, beverage and strawberry shortcake. Cost is $12 adults $6 children under 12. Church is located on Rt.35 just off 118, 10 Irving Green Rd. Festival he […]
Lakes association sets annual meeting
The Community Lakes Association (CLA) is holding its annual meeting and election of officers at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13, at the old Greenwood Town Hall on Rt. 26 (next to the Greenwood Post Office). Guest speaker is Limnologist Scott Williams who will discuss the potential effects of climate change on Maine lakes and the […]