The Otisfield Historical Society’s final program for 2025 will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, at the Otisfield Town House on Bell Hill Road. Our speaker will be archaeologist Dr. Barry Rodrigue. He will be talking about his work as a professional archaeologist and how his work helps historians understand missing parts of […]
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NSB supports Scribner’s Mill Preservation in Harrison
HARRISON — It stands as a visible reminder of the past, a throwback to a setting that serves as an important thread of the fabric of western Maine. Dating back to 1847, Scribner’s Mill, originally a sash sawmill building, has stood on its undisturbed site, with six other restored structures. The scene features artifacts from […]
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Oxford Hills collaboration results in community dinner
OXFORD — On July 22, Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education (OHNAE) and SeniorsPlus joined together to host their first joint Social Dining event. Jeanna Packard of Adult Education and Robin Andrews of SeniorsPlus stand with a few of the diners. The next Social Dining event will be held on Tuesday, August 19, at OHNAE. Please call […]
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New fiction at Norway Memorial Library
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library has added the following titles to the collection in the last month. Fiction: Allende, Isabel – “My Name is Emilia Del Valle” Armstrong, Kelley – “Death at a Highland Wedding” Backman, Fredrik – “My Friends” Berest, Anne – “Gabriële” Burke, James Lee – “Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie” Clinton, Bill […]
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UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training now accepting applications
STATE — Gardeners with a passion for community service are invited to apply for the 2025-26 Master Gardener Volunteers training offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. This program combines in-depth horticultural education with meaningful community service. Applications are open now through Aug. 15, by 4:30 p.m., with training to begin in October. The […]
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Waterford has one more Wilkins House breakfast to go
WATERFORD — A team of dedicated volunteers baked, cooked, perked, poured, and grilled for visitors on July 30. Family groups, long-time locals, and many new to the area enjoyed a hearty breakfast of pancakes with real Maine maple syrup from Colonial Hill Farm & Sugar Shack in Waterford, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, donut holes, […]
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Otisfield Historical Society presents the history of the NE sheep boom
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society’s second program for 2025 will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Otisfield Town House on Bell Hill Road. Join us as we welcome Cheryl Callahan and her spinning wheel to Otisfield. The program will include information on the tools used in the 18th & […]
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Lovell house tour slated for Aug. 10
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society will be hosting its ninth House Tour on Sunday, Aug. 10. Five historic houses and one unusual structure will be open for viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. After all tours have concluded, refreshments (hors d’oeuvres & cash bar) will be served at the Lodge at Pleasant Point […]
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Norway Center Church services
NORWAY — These are the August dates and specifics of Sunday services at the Norway Center Church: August 10: Scott Campbell with music accompaniment by Anne Bernard, and guest music with Brenda Birney, Soloist August 17: Ron Blake with music accompaniment by Anne Bernard, and guest music with David Knightly, Violinist/Singer August 24: John Williams […]
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Norway library topic of Historical Society program
NORWAY — The Norway Museum and Historical Society summer program series concludes on Tuesday, August 12, with a special program at the Norway Memorial Library. Brad Cummings will speak about the interesting history of our library, built in 1938, after the town received a generous offer from S. Maude Kaemmerling, a summer resident and the […]