NORWAY — The Norway Center Church is pleased to announce that our 2025 summer services will begin on July 6 and end on August 31. We are honored to have 3 ministers helping us this summer. Reverend John Williams is a graduate of the Bangor Theological Seminary, MD. John has recently retired as minister of […]
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Norway Center Church sets summer schedule
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church is pleased to announce that our 2025 summer services will begin on July 6 and end on August 31. We are honored to have 3 ministers helping us this summer. Reverend John Williams is a graduate of the Bangor Theological Seminary, MD. John has recently retired as minister of […]
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Backyard Sundays offered at Valentine Farm
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust continues its summer series of Backyard Sundays that celebrate the endless possibilities of our backyards. Every Sunday at 1 p.m. (or noted when different), garden volunteers, staff, and local experts will showcase what you can do at home using space in your backyard. June 29: Upcycle Fair – Rebecca Zicarelli, […]
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Norway Main Street architecture topic of Historical Society Program
NORWAY — The Norway Museum and Historical Society (NMHS) summer programs series continues on Tuesday, July 8. Brad Cummings will discuss the architectural significance and historical importance of some of the buildings that make Norway a living museum. Despite the Great Fire of 1894, many of Norway’s downtown buildings still survive from the mid-1800s. This […]
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Maine CASA to hold training in August
STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its summer training for volunteer advocates from August 11 through August 15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection […]
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Gould Academy students sweep top spots in Camden Essay Competition
CAMDEN, ME — Three Gould Academy students claimed all top honors in the annual Camden Conference Bill Taylor Essay Contest that drew submissions from students around the state. Ingrid Janicki took first place for her essay “Peace to the People: Election Denialism.” Meredith McMillan earned second place for “The Independence of the Judiciary,” while […]
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Otisfield’s Strawberry Festival is coming
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society invites you to celebrate our 44th anniversary by joining us at our annual Strawberry Festival from 4-6 p.m. on July 6. Our Strawberry Festival, featuring hand-picked strawberries, homemade whipped cream, and biscuits, will be served outside the Bell Hill Meetinghouse at the top of Bell Hill Road in […]
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Bethel Rotary Yard Sale donations
To the Editor: The Bethel Rotary Annual Yard Sale, scheduled from Tuesday, Aug. 5 to Monday, Aug. 11, will be held on the lawn next to the Gem Theater on Cross Street in Bethel. The club is still accepting donations – items in good condition, except for clothing, books, old computers, appliances, or sofa beds. […]
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4-H offers hands-on workshops during summer learning series
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 7–August 11. The series presents more than 20 workshops on a wide variety of topics to fit a broad range of interests. Originally launched in 2020 to provide additional educational opportunities for youth during the pandemic, the […]
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4-H offers hands-on workshops during summer learning series
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 7–August 11. The series presents more than 20 workshops on a wide variety of topics to fit a broad range of interests. Originally launched in 2020 to provide additional educational opportunities for youth during the pandemic, the […]