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Oxford Hills chamber seeks Christmas parade, Festival of Trees participants
The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce plans to hold the 40th annual Christmas Parade and the 11th annual Festival of Trees the weekend of Nov. 25-27. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the head of Main Street in Norway. The festival will be held Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25-27, at the McLaughlin […]
Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race set for Oct. 9
The 23rd annual Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9, on the Waterford Common. The event includes a Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Waterford/Harrison P.T.O., according to a news release from Kelley Halter Schaeffer, Waterford Community coordinator. The one-mile fun run, for children 12 […]
St. Dom sets Athletic Hall of Fame banquet, awards ceremony for Nov. 25
Saint Dominic Academy has announced this year’s inductees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors former players, teams and coaches who have achieved athletic excellence throughout their careers at St. Dom’s and beyond. The banquet and awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 25, at the St. Dom’s Auburn […]
Rangeley church to host blessing of animals Oct. 2
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd invites the community to a Blessing of the Animals, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, on the church’s lakeside lawn at 2614 Main St. The custom of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi and his love for all creatures great and […]
Farmington church’s free meal programs to return
FARMINGTON — Two free meal programs have returned to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St. The Pancakery Cafe, run by the youth group, offers brunch with homemade soup, quiches, sandwiches, salads and pancakes. They also serve coffee, tea and cappuccinos. While the food will be served as take-out, The Pancakery will […]
Fall mushroom foray set for Oct. 1 in Brownfield
BROWNFIELD — Jimmie Veitch of White Mountain Mushrooms plans to give a guided mushroom foray from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest, located at 600 Notch Road. The event is offered through the South Paris-based Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District. During the hike those who attend […]
Livermore Falls library plans October events, programs
LIVERMORE FALLS — Fall into Books is back at Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. Every time a book is checked out at the library, a reader can enter for a chance to win a book in December. The more books read, the more chances. The library has books for children, teens and adults, according […]
Otisfield society to host guided tour of cemetery Oct. 1
The Otisfield Historical Society plans to sponsor a guided tour of Bell Hill Cemetery, the town’s oldest cemetery, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The cemetery is located on Bell Hill Road, located opposite the Bell Hill Meetinghouse. The program will begin with a history of the original meetinghouse, built in 1797. Because of its […]
Blessing of the Animals prayer services scheduled for October
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, more than 20 churches around Maine plan to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy water. People of all faiths are welcome, according to a news release […]