STATE — The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and Summer University are partnering to offer a series of institutes for K-12 school personnel looking for personal and professional growth and innovative solutions for unique challenges in today’s schools. The third annual UMaine Educators Institute will be held June 17-18, featuring a […]
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Applications open for free online business planning
STATE — New Ventures Maine (NVME) has an open call for Venturing Forth, a free, online comprehensive business planning class starting Tuesday, September 3. For new entrepreneurs or existing business owners, Venturing Forth helps participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs. The 60-hour course covers […]
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NSB contributes $2,500 to Cottage Street Creative Exchange
NORWAY — “Every kid is hungry for dance!” The words of Debi Irons succinctly explain the driving purpose of the Cottage Street Creative Exchange (CSCE), located in the Art Moves Dance Studio building at 13 Cottage Street in Norway. It’s a place for people of all ages to experience creative expression, cultural exchange, collaboration, and […]
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WMAG First Friday event
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group will host a First Friday Reception to open June’s exhibit of Faces and Figures from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7. The Matolcsy Art Center is located at 480 Main Street in Norway. A concurrent reception will be held at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main […]
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Open forum needed for community input around school consolidation
To the Editor: I see the consolidated-community school issue as needing a public forum and I hope you can help. I propose an everybody-into-the-pool set of pages in the newspaper for letters, emails, and texts from the residents of the eight towns with their opinions on the controversy. I feel it needs to happen every […]
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DAR Molly Ockett Chapter inducts 2
BRIDGTON — The Molly Ockett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), met on May 11 at the Bridgton Community Center for its monthly meeting, during which two new members were inducted into the chapter, bringing the chapter total to five new members this year. Mother and daughter duo, Rebecca and Emily Anderson spoke […]
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Maine-hardy plant sale slated
NORWAY — The 20th annual plant sale at First Universalist Church of Norway, will be on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will include a wide array of Maine hardy indoor and outdoor plants. The First Universalist Church of Norway is located at 479 Main Street, Norway. Please, no early […]
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This ‘n That
Open Air Fair and Flea Market CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting our annual Open Air Fair/Flea Market on Saturday, July 13 from 8-1 p.m.and we would love to have you join us! Tables are $25 and are 8 ft. with space to walk around them. Please call the […]
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NSB contributes $1,000 to Greater Lovell Land Trust
LOVELL — To help ensure that one of the most beautiful areas in Maine’s spectacular landscape is preserved and available to all, Norway Savings Bank has contributed $1,000 to the Greater Lovell Land Trust (GLLT). Established in 1985, GLLT is a non-profit land conservation organization that aims to protect the ecosystems of the Kezar Lake, […]
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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 […]