NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday to allow the Norway Farmers’ Market to use Witherell Park on Main Street for the coming season. Pat Martin, speaking for the market, said it would be the “same market that’s always been in town. We’re just looking for a better venue.” Last year, the Norway […]
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Sabattus Seniors cancel meeting SABATTUS — The Sabattus Seniors meeting for Thursday, Jan. 4, is canceled due to weather. The next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 1, with the meal of spaghetti with meat sauce. Open Observatory Night canceled PARIS — The next Open Observatory Night at Twitchell Observatory, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5, has been […]
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Horses Across Maine to meet OXFORD — Horses Across Maine will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion on King Street. Meeting topics will include participation in the upcoming holiday parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Paris and Norway. The nonprofit is raising funds for Maine veteran organizations through […]
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Farmers market open Sundays LEWISTON — The Lewiston Farmers Market will be open 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday for the 2017-2018 winter season, Oct. 22 through Feb. 25, at the YWCA, 130 East Ave. FMI: 207-513-3848; lewistonfarmersmarket.com; facebook.com/lewistonfarmersmarket; [email protected]. OES to honor veterans WALES — Lakeside Chapter, OES, will honor veterans at 7 p.m. […]
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Greenwood Farmers' Market finds success in all seasons
Suzanne and Brian Dunham, co-managers of the Greenwood Farmers’ Market, sit at their vendor space. Suzanne Dunham said the market has proven successful in the winter, in part, because of ski traffic. GREENWOOD — While many of the farmers’ markets in Oxford County are closing up shop for the season and waiting out the winter, […]
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Farmer’s markets talk about successes, hardships in 2017
PARIS — Many of the farmers’ markets in Oxford County are discovering new and unique ways to make sure they remain successful in the long term, and continue to attract customers and vendors. Some market directors said the trend, overall, is one of growth. Others are acclimating to adversity and grinding away to build up […]
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Preschool Story Time resumes RUMFORD — Rumford Public Library will resume weekly Preschool Story Time at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the childrens room. Area youngsters ages 2 to 5 are invited to attend for stories, songs, activities and a healthy snack. Kids will also make a take home craft that reflects that week’s theme. This […]
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Franklin County 4-H to hold market with Sandy River market
FARMINGTON — Franklin County’s 4-H Open Air Market is partnering with the Saturday Sandy River Farmers’ Market this year to give 4-H members an opportunity to sell their produce, baked goods and other items to the public. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, the 4-H’ers will occupy tables at the Farmer’s Market […]
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Sunday Indie Market comes to downtown Lewiston, bringing art, vintage finds, live music
LEWISTON — A new kind of pop-up bazaar is coming to Dufresne Plaza in downtown Lewiston. The inaugural Sunday Indie Market from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 will feature hand-selected artisans and vintage dealers, as well as a beer garden. Live music will encourage patrons to stroll through the farmer’s market-style event, while food […]
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First Auburn Seniors to meet AUBURN — First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, for a regular meeting and chicken barbecue lunch; a ticket will be required for the lunch. Those attending should bring a coffee cup and utencils. There were 46 members present at the last meeting. Attendence winners […]