Donor will match funds for restoration project at West Paris church

WEST PARIS — Judith Clements Packer has offered to match individual donations, up to $8,000, to help raise funds for the First Universalist Church of West Paris stained-glass restoration project. The donation match time period is May 5 to Sept. 1. Clements Packer is a sister of the late Nicholas Clements of Bryant Pond and […]

Do You Have Room in Your Heart?

Do you remember Martha Stewart’s tagline, “It’s a good thing”? Well, our own Martha and Stewie are bringing it back. Adopting from a shelter? It’s a good thing. Adopting a bonded pair? It’s a good thing. Martha and Stewie are a brother and sister who love each other so much they need to stay together. […]

Annual bird walk scheduled at Roberts Farm Saturday

Participants for Saturday’s walk will gather at the warming hut at Roberts Farm, 64 Roberts Road, at 7:30 a.m. Bring binoculars, bird guides, and your curiosity. There is often a blend of expert birders and beginners; all are welcome.

Public input sought for Norway vision

NORWAY — The Town of Norway is starting its vision/comprehensive planning process to update its 10-year comprehensive plan and is seeking input from residents, visitors, business owners, etc. There is an online survey at www.NorwayPublicInput.com that the public is encouraged to complete, share with others and add to websites, Facebook and other social media sites. […]

Telstar varsity Rebels loses lead early in defeat

REGION — Telstar Varsity Rebels fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 16-0 loss to Dirigo on Monday last week. Dirigo took the lead on a single in the first inning. The Telstar Varsity Rebels struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Dirigo, giving up 16 runs. Dirigo got things moving in the […]

Campbell, Allen and Reed to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

MECHANIC FALLS — Maine country musicians, Don Campbell, Peter Allen and Bobby Reed, will be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame at the 45th Annual Induction Ceremony and Show at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. The ceremony and show will showcase Campbell, Allen and […]

Used book sales slated in Norway

NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will be holding used book sales on the lawn of the Gingerbread House at 500 Main St. Book sales are from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 14, June 11, July 9, and Aug. 13. Rain may cause cancellation. Shoppers may park in the municipal lot on […]

Adopt a book in Norway

Fiber artist Catherine Worthington featured in Bridgton

BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 is excited to announce the first guest artist of the season, fiber artist, Catherine Worthington. Her show, “Textile Translations of Maine,”  will run from May 4- June 10. The gallery is also very happy to be hosting an in-person reception featuring Worthington’s work from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May […]

What I’ve learned

My mother was a hard worker, a lover of literature, a believer in the power of jazz, and an introverted loner — a trait I inherited from her. My parents divorced when I was a young child. Mom left New York, and I stayed with my father and grandmother in the Bronx. One day my […]