NAPLES — Don’t miss the boat on Memorial Day! The Naples Lions Club invites you and your family to a one-and-a-half-hour Memorial Day cruise on the Songo River Queen II on Monday of Memorial Day weekend (May 27) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (rain or shine) to honor and pay tribute for your time served […]
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First Universalist June worship services
WEST PARIS — We are taking our summer break following June worship services, which will be packed with inspiring topics you can use. Join us at 9 a.m. Music to be performed by guitarist, Davy Sturtevant. All are welcome; refreshments will follow the services. Note that our last service until September is June 16. West […]
Capable Keim
To the Editor: I’m writing to endorse our current State Senate Minority Leader Lisa Keim for the Oxford County Commissioner seat, District 2. The knowledge and experience Lisa has gained in state government have well-prepared her for the role of County Commissioner. Dedicated in her service to our communities, Senator Keim is known to be smart, hard-working, […]
2024 Hobbs Pond Watershed survey
NORWAY — As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the health of Norway’s lakes, on June 1, 2024, the Lake Association of Norway (LAON) will be surveying the Hobbs Pond watershed with the help of erosion experts. The survey will help identify and prioritize sources of soil erosion and stormwater runoff on developed land […]
CMH welcomes new medical director of trauma
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has a new medical director of trauma. David Lewis, MD, recently joined the team and will practice at Central Maine Surgical Associates at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC). Dr. Lewis completed his undergraduate studies at Williams College in Massachusetts before attending the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. […]
President’s List
SNHU MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Eliza McConville of Bethel Robert Schmersal of Rumford Melissa Chapman of West Paris. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned […]
President’s List
SNHU MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Melissa Chapman of West Paris Jeremy Rugan of Casco Alexandra Irigoyen of Harrison Garth Thompson of Naples Jerry Laber […]
Backyard Reflections
Spring and the Soil Beneath Our Feet Just a week ago, I gave a talk at a conservation center about mycelial networks and was delighted by the audience’s enthusiasm. There were so many questions after the talk that a one-hour presentation turned into two. It has been ten years since I taught at the […]
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 […]
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, […]