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Green Machine Bike Shop owner - John Harvey

NORWAYDowntown Architecture, Commerce, Culture and History, in the Hills

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Table

of contents

Oxford Hills magazine Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce 4 Western Ave., South Paris, ME 04281 P: (207) 743-2281 • F: (207) 743-0687 info@oxfordhillsmaine.com www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

Publisher JW Publishing, Inc. Editor Leigh Macmillen Hayes Design & Production Hollie Hazzard and Erin Bott Contributing Writers Leigh Macmillan Hayes Laurie LaMountain Jennifer Boenig Photographers Jennifer Boenig Bill Bramswig Brewster Burns Leigh Macmillen Hayes Trish Logan Dan Sonnenfeld Cover Photo Brewster Burns Š 2014 JW Publishing, Inc. The Oxford Hills Magazine is published annually. Circulation 15,000. All rights reserved. Contents of this magazine may not be reproduced in any manner without written consent from the publisher.

Advertising Inquiries To advertise in the magazine, please call Jon Whitney at 207.671.7595 or e-mail JonWhitney71@yahoo.com.

Also in this issue Oxford Hills Resource Guide

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Welcome Letter From the chair of the Board of Directors

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Creating Business Opportunities in the Oxford Hills

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Green Machine Bike Shop: On a Roll in the Oxford Hills

Positive vibe and economic climate change in the air

Imagination and expertise yields a winner

Keeping Oxford Hills Healthy Commitment to wellness is evident

An Architectural Monument Atop Bell Hill Striking focal point in Otisfield celebrates 175 years

Art Moves the Oxford Hills Find inspiration in the landscape

Meet the Team World-class athletes create metaphor for teamwork

Business Community Rallies Behind Local Athletic Programs Passionate fan base supports student athletes

Fair Days Rural life and agriculture celebrated

Four Seasons Destination Something to do any time of the year

Calendar of Events Chamber Events

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Scenic Loop Drive Member Directory

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Welcome Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce 4 Western Ave., South Paris, ME 04281 P: (207) 743-2281 • F: (207) 743-0687 info@oxfordhillsmaine.com www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

OHCC Board of Directors Executive Committee Chair of Board: Jim Bouchard Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Chair Elect: Jim Trundy Western Maine Community Action Career Center Treasurer: Mary Anna Palmer Palmer Development Past Chair: Michael Godin Twin City Financial Group Member: Glen Holmes Western Maine Economic Development Council Member: Jeanne Silverman Ward Cedar Log Homes

Board of Directors Bruce Little

from the Chamber Greetings! The Oxford Hills Chamber has long been

the voice of business for the Oxford Hills Region. In order for our organization to be an effective voice we must listen to you--our members, and in turn, speak out on your behalf to impact the future of this dynamic business community. As we look ahead, we will continue to focus on the issues you have said matter the most: jobs, business attraction and business retention. In addition, we must stay focused on the big picture priorities such as growth, mobility, education and workforce development. If there is a tough issue facing our region’s businesses, you can be sure the Chamber is involved--working toward a solution and looking out for your interests.

I ask you to take the time to review our 2014 edition and reach out to the area businesses that are represented in this magazine. If we all take the time to understand each other’s needs, you will find that together we can impact our community and each other in a positive way.

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Dana Nelson Oxford Casino Erika Douglass Maine Machine Products Jessica Lilly Norway Savings Bank John Yates Dead River Company Mary Ann Brown SCORE Melanie Wright Walmart Israel Robert McCarthy Dr. Rob’s Garage

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Chair of Board of Directors Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce

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The Towns of

Oxford Hills

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The Oxford Hills is advantageously located with access to the Mountains and Lakes Regions of Maine, as well as being just a short 45 miles north of Portland, 35 miles east of New Hampshire and 20 miles west of Lewiston-Auburn.

Some may call us a crossroads, but we see it as being located right in the middle of everywhere you want to be!

Come find out why this is such a great place to visit, play and live.

Buckfield • Colonized since

1776, Buckfield has retained its rural atmosphere. Residents and visitors enjoy canoeing on the Nezinscot River, hiking up Streaked Mountain and riding on the Railroad Bed Recreational Trail.

Harrison • Nestled between

Long Lake and Crystal Lake, small-town charm is found in the village of Harrison. Shops, restaurants, parks and the historic Scribner’s Mill and Deertrees Theatre welcome all to this friendly town.

Hartford • Set amid farms and forest, Hartford is a paradise of fresh air and incredible scenery, including Bear Pond and Bear Mountain. There’s plenty of fun to be had from hiking and quiet paddles to thrilling rides via snowmobile and ATVs.

Hebron • Home to one of the

nation’s oldest boarding schools, the town of Hebron centers around Hebron Academy. Rolling hills, farmland and forest accentuate the surrounding countryside.

Mechanic Falls • Mechanic

Falls had its economic beginnings in the manufacturing operations that relied upon the Little Androscoggin River for power.

The town holds firm to its heritage as local businesses thrive.

Norway • The unique, historic

character of Norway is forever present on Main Street, where carefully preserved architecture enhances the shops, eateries, artistic outlets and other amenities.

Year-round recreation can be found on Lake Pennesseewassee and at several conservation properties.

Otisfield • Lakes and ponds

including Thompson Lake, plus hills and valleys, enhance the rural nature of Otisfield. High atop Bell Hill, the Bell Hill Meetinghouse and one-room schoolhouse exemplify the community atmosphere of this small town.

Oxford • It’s the best of all

worlds in Oxford. Relax under the towering pines on Whitney and Hogan Ponds, or head to Route 26 for the shops, eateries, Oxford Plains Speedway and Oxford Casino. Don’t miss the Oxford County Fair, “A Good Old Country Fair.”

Paris • Historic Paris straddles the Little Androscoggin River.

Enjoy a pause from the bustle of Main Street at McLaughlin Gardens or take in a show at Celebration Barn. Abraham Lincoln’s first vice-president, Hannibal Hamlin, was from Paris Hill.

Poland • From Tripp Lake

and Range Ponds State Park to the Poland Spring Inn and Resort, you can enjoy scenic vistas while listening to the loons in Poland.

The Maine State Building, originally built for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893, features a display of some of the books and original works of art from its heyday.

Sumner • Located in the

foothills, acres and acres of forest comprise Sumner. Route 219 affords beautiful views of Pleasant Pond. The west branch of TwentyFive Mile River runs through this quiet country village where a relaxed pace embraces all.

Waterford • Surrounded by hills

and lakes, Waterford consists of small villages, each with its own character. Waterford Flats, with its traditional 19th-century homes dressed in white, is classic New England. North Waterford is home to the Waterford World’s Fair.

West Paris • Scenic Snow

Falls on Little Androscoggin River, featuring a picnic area overlooking the gorge, marks the gateway to West Paris. Long known as the “Gem of Western Maine,” this is a popular location for mineral mining.

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Creating Business Opportunities

in the Oxford Hills

by Leigh Macmillen Hayes

John Williams, executive director of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce, has watched the area’s economy struggle for years.

With the advent of the Oxford Casino, Applebee’s Restaurant and the soon-to-be Hampton Inn, he senses a positive vibe and an economic climate change for the region.

“There has been interest on the part of other businesses coming here,” says Williams. “We’re beginning to see a resurgence on Main Street in Norway with new businesses that are locating there. I think part of the reason they’ve come and part of the reason they have an interest in this area is that they believe the growth of the Casino is bringing more people here and they’re going to be more successful.”

Glen Holmes, the Economic Development Director for Community Concepts Finance Corporation (CCFC) agrees with Williams wholeheartedly. “The Casino has created a lot of buzz and a lot of interest,” says Holmes. He sees the Casino as a catalyst offering spin-off opportunities for other businesses.

Probably the real catalyst though, is the Hall family that owns Crestholm Farm and much of the property surrounding the Casino on Route 26. Holmes explains that the family is concerned that businesses they bring to the site are the right partners.

“They are looking at success,” explains Holmes. “They have a process they’re putting everybody through to make sure they have the

financial capacity to be there and to make sure they have the management strength to be there. John Williams explained early in the process that we don’t want to have people get there and then fail.”

A consolidated way of developing the area will benefit everyone in the end. For that reason, the Halls are not in a hurry to sell their property to just anyone. “They want to make sure this development will be something they can be proud of like they’ve been proud of their farm for generations,” says Holmes.

“They’re looking at recreation, retail, hospitality, campgrounds, indoor-outdoor water pools and housing” as options for the remainder of the land they own.

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Hampton Inn by GIRI Hotel Management is the first hotel to be built, but another has shown interest. Other potential commercial properties have been identified and both Oxford and Poland created a Tax Increment Financing District along the Route 26 corridor.

create numerous opportunities to strengthen the local economy, provide a better quality of life and build on local assets. Due to the Oxford Casino, there is potential for the Oxford Hills to blossom, much as Sunday River has helped Bethel bloom.

“There’s a lot of interest,” says Holmes, “but it’s still in the works.”

Rather than take a piecemeal approach, Williams states that there is a need to proceed with caution and do any development right the first time so they don’t have to do it over again. “What’s going to be successful?” he asks. “What will drive business?”

Providing guidance along the way is key. Cooperative efforts exist among several groups that offer assistance and want to help create an environment conducive to the formation and attraction of new businesses as well as promote the retention and expansion of existing ones.

The right projects could initiate the type of growth that will

Community Concepts Finance Corporation

Dennis Lajoie, the CEO of Community Concepts Finance Cor-

Western Maine Economic Development Council

Maine Small Business Development Centers

Economic Development Director

Business Counselor at Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce

Glen Holmes

17 Market Square South Paris, Maine 04281-1533 P: 207-739-6545

GHolmes@community-concepts.org

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Larry Giroux

4 Western Avenue South Paris, ME 04281-1413 P: 207-783-9186 • F: 207-783-5211 lgiroux@avcog.org www.mainesbdc.org

poration (CCFC), explains that “Oxford County contracts out to us to provide economic development services to local communities of the county. The specific division of CCFC is Western Maine Economic Development Council (WMEDC), which focuses its activities on Oxford County.” CCFC and WMEDC offer assistance in the following areas: marketing, business development, workforce development, business financing and community partnerships.

Community Concepts Finance Corporation is certified as a Community Development Finance Institution by the United States Department of the Treasury. CCFC lends money to businesses throughout Maine. Part of CCFC’s mission is “to provide education and financial resources, including loans, for business and economic development activities in urban and rural low-income areas.”

SCORE

Barry Patrie, marketing chair of SCORE, explains that this non-profit organization consists of both working and retired business professionals who provide free confidential business advice to individuals who want to start, purchase or expand a business. More than thirty volunteers mentor entrepreneurs in the Oxford Hills.

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“We assist them by giving guidance to prepare business plans and reviewing those plans,” says Patrie. “We don’t write their business plans for them.”

The mentors also help with marketing plans, cash flow projections and provide sources for financing.

In addition, they offer a number of support documents, including free business templates and tools, a Small Business Resource Guide and Web sites of individuals and groups that provide technical assistance, training, marketing and more.

Maine Small Business Development Centers Larry Giroux is business counselor for Maine Small Business Devel-

opment Centers(SBDC). SBDC is hosted by the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments.

Their ultimate goal is to help harvest opportunities in the Oxford Hills.

The goal of SBDC is similar to WMEDC in that it also provides resources for anyone who wants to expand or start a business. Business

management, marketing and operations assistance and one-to-one business counseling are available at no cost. “We show them how to write a business plan, cash flow analysis, financial documents, etc.,” says Giroux. “We help them prepare to apply for a loan and then run their own business.”

All three of these groups, along with the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce and others coordinate to provide workshops and seminars for businesses. Their ultimate goal is to help harvest opportunities in the Oxford Hills-- new or expanded businesses featuring local ownership and local roots.

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Green Machine Bike Shop:

On a Roll in Oxford Hills

Photo courtesy Brewster Burns

by Leigh Macmillen Hayes

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John and Angela Harvey, founders and owners of Green Machine Bike Shop at 329 Main Street, Norway, opened the doors in April of 2012.

Since then, the bike sales and repair shop has taken off--making them realize that dreams are attainable.

Their cycling knowledge stems from many years of experience in different aspects of the industry, including as a mechanic and retail sales clerk at LL Bean. Days off found them heading west to ski so eventually they decided to put down roots in Bethel and pursue their favorite pastimes--telemark skiing and mountain biking.

With the move came a job change and John started a construction company. During this time, he and Angela built an off-the-grid timber-frame cabin nestled in the woods.

As the construction boom slowed and a family loomed on the horizon, John began to wonder about the next path to follow. In the back of his mind, he’d always wanted to own a bike shop.

The couple envisioned opening a repair shop until a good friend asked if they wanted to sell FELT® bikes.

As soon as other friends in the industry heard of their plans, they discovered a network of support.

The Harveys chose Main Street in Norway because it is an easy commute from their home and the area has the population to support their endeavor. Within months, the romantic notion to open a bicycle shop of their own became a reality.

As did baby Anna.

During the spring, summer and fall, the Harveys focus on all things bicycle. “We’re working on being the best bike shop that we can be,” says John. Their extensive knowledge and deep passion for bicycles permeates the shop’s atmosphere and translates to every aspect of their work, whether it’s explaining the details of bike care to a customer or repairing a ten-speed that’s been sitting in a barn for thirty years.

Along with FELT®, they sell KHS® and Santa Cruz® bicycles because it’s important to them to pro-

vide the best quality products. “It’s worth spending the extra money to get the real thing,” says John, “and enjoy it longer.”

Parts and accessories complete the inventory. In two workshop spaces, he and an employee fix bicycles of all types. They strive to make your ride down the street or over a trail comfortable. If they don’t have a replacement item in stock, they’ll order it.

John and Angela are detail oriented and they like people--this is obviously a labor of love. But it’s more than a small showroom with two service areas. As passionate riders, they want to grow the sport.

During the extended season they host group rides on Wednesday nights after the store closes. Routes allow riders to enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful, rural roads of the Oxford Hills. At least two groups of differing abilities head off each week--all end up back at the shop almost simultaneously to hang out and chat. There is no cost to participate. John finds it a great

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opportunity to be surrounded by people who love to ride.

In the shop, they perform ski tuneups and make repairs. With a stateof-the-art stone grinder they can remove fine scratches that may inhibit your performance, sharpen edges and create the right bevel for your needs and ability.

To further foster the bicycle atmosphere of the community, they’re developing mountain bike trails at Shepard’s Farm Family Preserve, a Western Foothills Land Trust property that is located within easy riding distance from Main Street. Because the long-term goal is to make Norway a mountain bike destination, they also offer mountain bike group rides.

“We’re focusing most of our energy to create mountain biking trails designed for beginners and kids, but still challenging,” says John. “We want to get kids and families involved. Eventually we’ll have more challenging trails.”

During the off season, bicycle enthusiasts are invited to attend workshops, slide show presentations and participate in spinning classes.

For a nominal fee, spinning classes are indoor workouts intended to keep muscles in shape. While sitting atop your bike clamped into a trainer, you’ll experience a simulation of riding on the road.

“When the weather is right,” says John, “you’ll already have had a few

They also offer telemark ski demonstrations to promote the sport. And each February they participate in the Tele Fest at Mt. Abram in nearby Greenwood.

“...the long-term goal is to make Norway a mountain bike destination... ” workouts, making the first few rides more fun.”

And since John and Angela are also avid telemark skiers, they sell complete telemark packages, plus alpine bindings and ski accessories, including poles.

BikeMaine 2014: Pedaling the Waterways September 6-13, 2014 On Sunday, September 7, 2014, approximately 350 bicyclists will roll into Norway as part of the BikeMaine 2014 seven day tour, a project of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. The entire route encompasses 348 miles.

Norway was chosen as a host town in recognition of the Norway Downtown community, part of the Maine Downtown Center Program and its active bicycle/ pedestrian initiative.

When the Harveys aren’t in the shop, working on trails, riding, skiing, or enjoying family time, they’re involved in promoting community events, attending Healthy Oxford Hills meetings and planning bike routes, including Bike Maine’s 2014 route, which Norway is proud to host on September 7th. (see sidebar for details) John says they are encouraged by current business and excited to be meeting so many new people. One of the things they appreciate about being in Norway is their central location to a good cup of coffee, a slice of pizza and a beer. “All of the ingredients are here,” says John. “It’s great for the local economy to bring people in--let them try out the trails, visit the shops, swim in the lake.

Norway is becoming hip.”

Cyclists will depart from Westbrook and ride 55 miles before arriving in Norway during the afternoon.

Norway’s businesses and organizations will greet riders, provide free entertainment along Main Street and showcase the area. Residents are invited to join in the festivities.

For More Information: ride.bikemaine.org Angela Harvey of Green Machine Bike Shop, 329 Main Street, Norway Bike shop: (207) 739.2324 Norway Downtown: (207) 739.2572

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Health and Wellness

in the Oxford Hills

by Laurie LaMountain

A lot of things thrive in a rural environment and chief among them is the Oxford Hills health care community.

Maybe it’s due to the strong work ethic that exists in the region or maybe it’s due to the strength of the community itself, but there is a concerted commitment to supporting and improving wellness in the Oxford Hills. At center stage is Western Maine Health, a family of health care providers that is led by Stephens Memorial Hospital.

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from 16th place to 12th in 2013 County Health Rankings©.

Top Hospitals designation is widely considered the nation’s most competitive hospital quality award and recognizes hospitals that deliver the highest quality care by preventing medical errors, reducing mortality for highrisk procedures, and reducing readmissions for patients being treated for chronic conditions.

There are only 22 rural hospitals in the country to receive the Top Rural Hospital award, and as is stated on the Western Maine Health Web site, “You don’t win the Leapfrog award for quality and care without teamwork.”

As part of their on-going effort to assure quality health care in the Oxford Hills, Stephens Memorial Hospital is part of Maine Track, a unique medical education partnership between Tufts University Medical School (TUSM) and Maine Medical Center (MMC) designed to encourage medical practice in Maine by increasing the number of students who participate in clinical clerkships in rural areas. It’s an established fact that

medical students tend to practice where they train and, with that goal in mind, Stephens Memorial Hospital was selected as the first site for the MMC/TUSM program in which three students recently completed a nine-month rural medicine clerkship.

While Stephens Memorial Hospital performs a leading role at Western Maine Health, its affiliates provide a solid supporting cast who are equally committed to improving health status in the Oxford Hills. In its partnership with MaineHealth, Western Maine Health is part of a Health Index Initiative launched

by MaineHealth in 2009 to address key indicators known to influence health status, including childhood immunizations, tobacco and drug use, obesity, preventable hospitalizations, and cardiovascular and cancer mortality. By focusing on these priorities through programs such as Healthy Oxford Hills and 5210 Let’s Go! Oxford County, an obesity prevention campaign aimed at local school districts and child care centers, Oxford County rose

A Place for All Ages Dr. Jill Gabrielsen prides herself on the fact that every one of her patients has both her cell phone and home phone number and can call her at any time. “People appreciate being able to talk with their pediatrician on the weekend,” she says and then adds that most are considerate and respectful of her time and will only call if they have immediate concerns that won’t wait for a weekday.

Dr. Gabrielsen is one of a dwindling number of doctors in private practice and the only private practice pediatrician in Norway. Her patients range in age from birth to young adult, and even include a few college students she has treated over the past twelve years. Prior to establishing Healthy for Life Wellness Center on Marston Street in Norway four years ago, she was an on-staff pediatrician for eight years with Western Maine Health.

One of the things that prompted her to establish a private practice was that she wanted to be able to spend time with her patients that would allow for lifestyle education.

“In pediatrics, it’s all involved— parenting, family life, etc., which is why community involvement is so important,” says Gabrielsen, who has made it a point to be involved in numerous community programs, including the Alan Day Community Garden in Norway, teaching Spanish in the elementary school and taking part in the after school cross-country ski program. She also organized a walking group that provides social engagement within the context of regular physical activity. With childhood obesity and

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W. J. Wheeler at work in our community Western Maine Cash Mob A cash mob is a flash mob with a buy-local, community-oriented twist.

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type 2 diabetes on the the rise, it’s never too early to instill healthy habits that are more likely to last a lifetime.

Coughs-N-Sniffles is the first nurse practitioner-owned and operated quick access clinic in the Oxford Hills. Kristie Knapp, CNP, has made it her mission to make quality health care accessible, convenient and, above all, affordable.

With seventeen years of nursing experience behind her, Knapp offers speedy treatment for bumps and bruises, sprains and splinters and, of course, coughs and sniffles. She also provides camp, school, athletic and DOT physicals, as well as limited diagnostic testing. For minor medical problems that require immediate care, Coughs-N-Sniffles is a reliable treatment alternative that is open Tuesday through Saturday and conveniently located at Market Square in South Paris.

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (AHCH) is a non-profit Medicare-certified agency founded in 1966. It was formed in response to a growing demand among rural Maine’s aging population for a health care provider dedicated to maintaining independence and quality of life by caring for patients within the comfort of their home and community. The agency initially consisted of a small staff of three providing home care services to patients in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. By the 1970s, AHCH and the home care industry itself had grown significantly and a second office was opened in Norway to meet the expanding need for services within Oxford County.

Today, AHCH has offices in Lewiston, Bridgton, Norway, Wilton and its Hospice House in Auburn. They employee 380+ nurses, therapists, social workers, home health aides

and support staff and more than 230 volunteers who support patients daily. The Norway office employs 40+ nurses, therapists, social workers and home health aides who work, and often live, within the Oxford Hills community, resulting in community-based care that benefits both clients and employees by being “close to home.”

In 2011, the Norway office was selected as a pilot facility for developing AHCH’s chronic care disease management program for addressing congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and depression— four chronic conditions prevalent in the elderly. The success of the program in Norway has led to expansions in the Bridgton, Wilton and Lewiston offices. Through the use of Telehealth Monitoring Services as part of their “best practice care,” AHCH staff are able to give patients an active role in managing these conditions by monitoring their own blood pressure, pulse, oxygen levels and weight on a regular basis, thereby improving patient outcomes and significantly reducing the incidence of hospital readmissions and unnecessary trips to

the ER. It is, in President/CEO Julie Shackley’s words, a phenomenal tool for managing chronic disease.

AHCH also provides an invaluable link between physicians and patients by coordinating with patients on social services and prescription management issues that are unlikely to come up in a routine office visit.

Hospice care is AHCH’s second largest service, providing end-oflife care to patients within their homes, in hospitals, in long-term care facilities and at the Hospice House, their 14-bed acute care facility in Auburn. Comfort and quality care are key and the Hospice House offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where the sound of music and laughter are present and dogs make regular rounds to provide pet therapy to patients. Reiki and comfort massages also are available. “Our goal is to have the highest quality care to the very end of life, surrounded by loved ones and family, both at [the Hospice] House and in their own home. It’s not giving up. It’s an acknowledgement of the disease process, but, really, taking hold of living each day to its absolute fullest. It’s a pretty

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spectacular program,” says Shackley.

She points out that the skill set of hospice nursing is to provide everyone involved the tools to understand and acknowledge what is happening within a supportive and loving context. Hospice staff have expressed that it’s an honor to provide comfort and support to patients and their families with that transition. AHCH also provides bereavement and volunteer services to family members who have experienced a loss. These services are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid, so AHCH raises funds to offset the costs of providing these services for up to one year.

Shackley also points out that a greater emphasis on community-based home care is the direction health care is moving, so agencies

such as AHCH have become much more pro-active about managing their resources wisely and operating efficiently. AHCH currently services over 8,000 patients on an annual basis, with just over 1,000 of them located in the Oxford Hills/Oxford County area. In fact, there are only two home care and hospice organizations that remain independent in the state, and AHCH is one of them. Most are affiliated or owned by hospital systems, but because of where they are positioned, AHCH works with St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Central Maine Medical based in Lewiston, and Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

“We’ve been financially successful and our clinical outcomes are great,

so that we’re able to continue that.

Now, will we always? That’s the million dollar question. With the health care delivery system changing and evolving, I don’t know, but as long as we are meeting the needs of our partners, we’ll continue to be independent,” says Shackley. “That also allows us to hire folks in the Oxford Hills community who are local and often know the people they’re caring for. No one person can do it alone and it has to be a community to solve whatever issue is going on, because it’s going to take all of us.”

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An Architectural Monument

“To the building Committee and those liberal individuals who have voluntarily stepped forth and borne a pecuniary burden in erecting this house, I would say, I trust you will receive a blessing-and when this earthly temple shall have mouldered and decayed, that you will worship God in a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens.”

Atop Bell Hill

Photo courtesy Bill Bramswig

by Leigh Macmillen Hayes

Excerpt of Oct. 2, 1839 dedication sermon

by James P. Richardson, Pastor

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For the past 175 years, the tower and red dome of the Bell Hill Meetinghouse in Otisfield has stood out as an architectural monument. Positioned atop a flat hilltop with breathtaking views, this handsome 19th century building creates a striking focal point.

Bell Hill is situated a mile off Route 121 and originally served as the town center. In fact, it was first called Otisfield Hill. The early settlers found this spot appealing because the higher ground meant frost arrived later in the fall and the ground thawed earlier in the spring, thus extending the growing season.

It was here that the first farms and homes were built, along with the first store, school, cemetery and the original meetinghouse.

When the 1797 meetinghouse, built by George Pierce, began to show signs of wear, it was decided that a more modern structure was necessary. Native son and local architect, Nathan Nutting, Jr., was hired to design and build the new meetinghouse. Nutting came from a prominent Otisfield family and had the unique opportunity to study architecture and the building trade in Boston under the auspices of Asher Benjamin.

As a master builder, Nutting was responsible for many fine structures erected in Otisfield and the surrounding towns, but the Bell Hill Meetinghouse, which he was commissioned to build in 1837, with its high steeple, open belfry and large red dome, is the most grandiose. “The new meetinghouse was dedicated October 2, 1839, according to Dr. [Horace] Barrows diary. Mr. Richardson preached the dedicatory sermon. The house and

aisles were full and the collection was very large. The Reverend Cyril Pearl preached in the afternoon.” (William Spurr, History of Otisfield, p.105) Like many clapboarded, Federal-style New England meeting houses, the two-story Bell Hill Meetinghouse is rectangular in plan. The symmetrical facade features two six-panel entry doors topped with louvered wooden fans.

Windows and fans are situated

with a copper weathervane, visible for miles around.

The modest interior has been little altered through its 175 year history. To either side of the foyer, stairs lead to the gracefully curved balcony, providing a contrast to the straight lines reflected in the rest of the sanctuary.

Within the sanctuary, boxed pews with hinged doors face the pulpit.

Wainscoting composed of beaded vertical boards decorates the walls.

The painted pine floor is covered with hand-dyed carpet runners.

Six hanging lanterns illuminate the room.

The raised platform holds the altar. Attached to the wall behind the altar, molding frames the space and further reflects the sparseness of the Greek Revival style.

“...three-tiered structure features an open balcony housing the bell... ” above the doorways. On the sides of the building, wooden shutters also flank the windows.

The Greek-Revival influence of the second quarter of the 19th century is evidenced in the symmetry, projecting pavilion and the location of the bell tower over the gable. It is the multi-stage bell tower, or belfry, that is most notable. This threetiered structure features an open balcony housing the bell and the bright red octagonal dome topped

The Meetinghouse was built at the time when the town’s population had peaked at 1,300. In the following years, however, Otisfield was bypassed by the effects of the Industrial Revolution, which favored larger towns astride rivers to provide power for huge mills.

The population plummeted as people left to work in the mill towns and furthered declined when an increasing number of people headed west to gain their fortunes on the frontier.

The Meetinghouse was built as a Congregational parish, which for a time experienced a revival of religious fervor. Within ten years, however, the pastor noted, “Dec 31, 1848: The past year has been one of peculiar apathy on the subject of religion.” (Spurr, History of Otisfield, p. 101) As the town’s

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sive work. And the infrastructure needed to support keyboards, microphones and better lighting. All of this required major fundraising through annual appeals and grants.

In addition, the buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Washbasin in schoolhouse foyer. population shifted away from Bell Hill, the parish members joined the church at Spurr’s Corner. The last regular church meeting at the Bell Hill Meetinghouse was in 1887.

Fortunately, that was not the end of the building. Through bake sales and community suppers, residents led by George Turner, raised money to support some repairs. In 1913, a new tradition began when the neighbors started sponsoring one annual religious service at the Meetinghouse. The tradition of a Bell Hill Day service on the last Sunday of July continues to this day.

Turner, a lifelong member of the Congregational Church, lived across the street from the Meeting-

Photo courtesy Bill Bramswig

In an effort to encourage wider participation, the association moved away from featuring strictly religious services on Bell Hill Day. Over the years, they’ve offered a variety of speakers and even hosted a reenactment of a Civil War encampment. In 2013, the group celebrated the 100th consecutive annual service in the Meetinghouse with 108 people in attendance.

house and organized an association to care for the building. In 1927, the Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association was formed and incorporated, with Turner as its first president. The association’s mission was to preserve the building and continue the annual services. In the early 1950s, the group was able to acquire the adjacent 1839 brick schoolhouse.

More recently, an additional lot on the opposite side of the Meetinghouse was purchased.

Entering the 21st century, people with a continued passion for the property realized the need for historic preservation.The belfry and dome needed to be taken down, rebuilt and set back in place. The granite foundation needed exten-

The board of directors and concerned members continue to seek ways to increase the use of the buildings and their financial support. During the summer months, they host concerts, art shows and exhibits. The Meetinghouse is also available for wedding rentals.

To commemorate the Meetinghouse’s 175 anniversary, all are invited to a special program at 2:30pm on Sunday, July 27, 2014, in honor of Nathan Nutting, Jr. Situated off the beaten path, the Bell Hill Meetinghouse is an architectural gem that relies on community support. It has endured because of the people who have gathered and continue to gather inside to carry on some of the town’s oldest traditions.

Special thanks to Callie Zilinsky, president of Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association and Jean Hankins, town historian.

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by Laurie LaMountain Debi Irons founded Art Moves Dance Studio in Norway in 1988. A quarter of a century later she is still going strong. Born and raised in Norway, Maine, Irons finds both inspiration and regeneration in the landscape of the Oxford Hills. She points out that it’s not uncommon for her to work with over 400 students in one week, so when she manages to find time for herself, she prefers to spend it in nature. The Oxford Hills is not the only landscape she has come to know and love, however. When she was a junior in high school, she was awarded an American Field Service (AFS) scholarship to spend a year in Brazil with a host family. It was “a true cultural exchange experience” and she came away from it with a deep love for Brazilian culture.

“There is so much joy and music in the culture. There’s a real openness to music and collaboration in Brazil,” says Irons. It wasn’t immediately after that experience that she developed the concept for variant dance that she uses today, but the seeds were planted.

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The Cottage Street Creative Exchange is the non-profit arm of Art Moves that has allowed it to come full circle through its GLOBALOCAL focus. It reflects a deepening commitment to local community, along with a passion for a broader exchange between cultures. Thanks to the Exchange, an Art Moves dance student is accompanying Irons on a trip to Brazil this year. What AFS was able to do for Debi Irons in 1978, the Cottage Street Creative Exchange is doing for another young woman in 2014. www.artmovesdance.com 207-743-5569 Nan Brett is yet another woman committed to the health enhancing qualities of dance and movement.

In 1994, she became owner of The Ballroom in Harrison. The main room for which the dance school and studio is named is a 2,000-square-foot ballroom with mirrored walls, great acoustics and 16-foot-high ceilings. Classes include Ballroom & Latin, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern, Aikido, Belly Dancing, Children’s Creative Movement, Yoga and Zumba. www.theballroomharrison.com 207-583-6364

The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival has been bringing world class chamber music to western Maine for more than 40 years. On Tuesday evenings during July and August, the Festival presents a series of chamber music performances at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison.

Given that Enrica Clay Dillon had opera in mind when she conceived Deertreees in the 1930s, the 300-seat theater is noted for superb acoustics that may be fully appreciated in the intimate setting. Programs for 2014 include Beethoven, Reinecke, Hindmith, Mozart, Menedlssohn, Prokofiev and more. Tickets may be purchased at the Deertrees box office in Harrison and at Books N Things in Norway. www.sllmf.org 207-583-6747

Celebration Barn Theater in South Paris is an immersive physical theater school where students develop their skills through summer workshops that offer a “uniquely rigorous and collaborative process.” It’s also the setting for audiences to experience the Barn’s summer show series of wildly original performances featuring faculty, students and special guest artists from around the world. Celebration Barn Theater was founded in 1972 by celebrated mime-artist Tony Montanaro and continues to attract world-class instructors who lead workshops in mime, storytelling, movement, comedy and improvisation in a setting that is free from the distractions of daily life. Audiences are invited to attend Saturday night performances that celebrate the

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dance in schools and observing her students, the variant dance concept fully emerged. She refers to it as “a hybrid of musically derived dance forms” and admits to it being hard to define. The most common term would probably be contemporary, but she finds the distinguishing feature of variant dance to be in its source. “The music tells me what to do,” she points out. It’s a little like the brush determining how the hand moves over a blank canvas.

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rich tradition of vaudeville-style entertainment in this 1903 barn-become-theater located on Stock Farm Road. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. www.celebrationbarn.com 207-743-8452 The Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association, better known as OHMPAA, is a community theater group established more than twenty years ago that continues to bring quality entertainment featuring local talent to audiences in the Oxford Hills. OHMPAA’s 2014 season kicks off with classic British farce in “What the Butler Saw” and is followed by the the musical comedy “Rough and Ready.” Last up is “Honk!,” a wonderfully moving family show based on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale, “The Ugly Duckling.” Tickets may be purchased in advance at Books N Things in Norway. www.ohmpaa.com 207-739-6200

Music lovers will find their fill at the “Concert in the Park” series held in Moore Park in South Paris. Everything from classical to jazz to big band is offered during this summer-long concert series.

Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy an evening of music under the stars. Schedules are available at the Chamber of Commerce and the Town Office in Market Square.

In addition to dance and the performing arts, you’ll find there are many ways to satisfy your love of the visual arts in the Oxford Hills. The McLaughlin Garden & Homestead is open to the public thanks to the vision and tireless efforts of the McLaughlin Foundation, a non-profit organization formed in 1996 to preserve the home and gardens of local and legendary gardener Bernard McLaughlin. Special events in 2014 include the Wildflower Celebration on Mother’s Day weekend, Lilac Festival on Memorial Day weekend, Garden Illuminated on July 19th, and the Annual Auction on August 23rd.

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Garden tours and afternoon teas provide the means to simply savor the artistry of the gardens on a daily basis throughout the season. Open daily, from dawn to dusk, McLaughlin Garden is located at 97 Main Street in South Paris. www.mclaughlingarden.org 207-743-8820 Created by the Western Maine Art Group and first held in 1967, the Sidewalk Art Festival, as it was then known, began an enduring tradition of celebrating the visual arts along Norway’s historic Main Street. The Norway Arts Festival has grown into a four-day celebration of visual and performing art that features fine arts, photography, crafts, dance, theater and live music that begins this year on Thursday, July 10th and runs through Sunday, July 13th. The artists, artisans and performers hail from all over Maine and throughout New England. All events are free, open to all ages and take place on or near Main Street. www.norwayartsfestival.org

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The Western Maine Art Group also hosts art shows throughout the year at the Matolcsy Art Center located at 480 Main Street in Norway. Juried shows, student shows, art auctions, quilting exhibits and photography shows are just some of the offerings. Western Maine Art Group’s Main Street Gallery is located at 426 Main Street and is open to the public, with First Friday opening receptions for each show. www.westernmaineartgroup.org 207-739-6161

Nestled in an historic 1797 farmstead on Pikes Hill in Norway, Frost Farm Gallery offers a diverse collection of matted and framed original vintage and antique prints in an intimate gallery space. Specializing in photogravure, letterpress, contemporary and stone litho, owners Bruce and Adrienne Little also provide expert custom framing, giclée printing and digital restoration services on site. New exhibits are planned for each First Friday gallery reception.

Open daily, except Sundays, and always by appointment. www.frostfarmgallery.com 207-743-8041 or 207-890-8895

Presented by Paris Parks & Recreation and Mahoosuc Arts Council, the Moore Park Art Show features the work of fifty fine artists and artisans, live entertainment and fine food during a oneday celebration of the arts in South Paris that takes place this year on Sunday, July 27th. www.mooreparkartshow.biz

In addition to the artists and venues above, you’ll find there are dozens of other artists, including sculptors, potters, painters, jewelers and photographers, who make their home and find their inspiration in the Oxford Hills. You only have to look around you to discover the Art of the Oxford Hills.

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Meet The Team

by Leigh Macmillen Hayes

In the fall of 2009, Norway Savings Bank Senior Vice President of Marketing, Karen Hakala, was thrilled with the idea of partnering with World Champion snowboarder Seth Wescott.

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Hakala immediately saw the opportunity to integrate Wescott into marketing the bank--after all, he’s a bank customer and world traveler. “It was ideal to feature Seth,” says Hakala. “He relies on a mobile phone to do his banking. Wherever he goes in the world he’s connected to Norway Savings Bank.”

Working with this celebrity sportsman opened up the opportunity for the bank to reach a different demographic and they soon discovered that Seth was not only an all-around nice guy, but also an outstanding ambassador for the bank. “He really cares about his relationship with us,” says Hakala.

“He’s been to many of our events and speaks really well for us.”

Several years later, Boston Celtics legend and two-time NBA champion Dave Cowens inquired about becoming part of the NSB team. With NSB’s ad agency, Hakala brainstormed “what it’s like to bring Seth Wescott and Dave Cowens to the table.” In the process, they realized they could include two other world class athletes they already sponsored: Triathlete Angela Bancroft and Para-athlete Josh Kennison.

and hard work that the bank provides its customers. NSB has even implemented an employee wellness program and earned their own Gold-Level Well Workplace Award by the Wellness Council of America, thus distinguishing the bank as one of the healthiest companies in America.

“Since joining the NSB team, I have always felt that I had people in my corner.”

All four members of The Team live locally. “I feel proud that they work with us,” says Hakala.

“They’re customers and they are so appreciative of working with us.

They tell our story and represent the bank in a powerful way.”

As a world champion snowboarder, Seth Wescott of Carrabassett Valley started on a skateboard at age six. On skis by eight, he switched to a snowboard by the time he was ten and never looked back. He earned his two gold medals in the 2006 and 2010 Snowboardcross races. Wescott is also a World Cup champion several times over. When he’s not practicing, traveling or working at his brew pub, The Rack, he helps with charitable organizations such as his own foundation called the Level Field Fund, Maine Special Olympics and Winterkids.

Wescott says, “For me it’s an honor to be a part of the NSB team.

The four of us as athletes span multiple generations and a broad spectrum of athletics but what we all share is a passion for our given sports and the way they have impacted our lives. Being able to share the joy of athletics with others has been a central part of my childhood as well as my adult life.

Sports are a transcendent part of the human experience.

Seth Wescott: “Being able to share the joy of athletics with others has been a central part of my childhood as well as my adult life.”

“What a team,” says Hakala.

“What an opportunity for us to showcase those who we’ve already been sponsoring. They all speak to different audiences.”

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I have seen how my personal journey to the Olympics has impacted lives here at home as well as around the world. It has been very impactful to see how a passion that I developed as a child has lead me to follow a dream around the world and the support I get from people at home encourages me to keep reaching for future goals.”

He adds, “I’m so thankful for the relationship I have with NSB. The feeling of being a part of their family is just that. The feelings of support I have received over the years through meeting employees at events has been wonderful. I truly feel as though I’m a part of the company and it’s an honor to represent them in the state of Maine.”

Dave Cowens of Raymond played center/forward for the Boston Celtics for ten years, and then one season for the Milwaukee Bucks before he became an NBA coach. His career got a jump start in elementary school and in 1970 he was picked up by the Celtics in the first round. Cowens was chosen MVP of the All-Star game in ’73, led his team in points, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals during the ’77-’78 season, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.

Over the years he has coached more than 40,000 kids at basketball camps and for ten years he served as the Executive Director of the Sports Museum of New England.

Of being associated with NSB, Cowens says, “It is gratifying after all these years removed from my playing days that Norway Savings Bank would see value in having me be part of their marketing cam-

paign. Also, getting to meet the other athletes on the team and to work with the good people at the bank has been a rewarding experience. I feel fortunate to be part of a TEAM again to help wherever and whenever I’m needed.”

Ironman Triathlete Angela Bancroft of South Paris has been competing since she was eight years old. She entered her first full Ironman Triathlon, where she swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and ran 26.2 miles, in 2009, and placed second in her age group. Since then, this elite athlete has continued to train and compete, while raising three sons. This past year she placed in the Top 10 Overall in her age group and became a Silver AllWorld Athlete--an award given to triathletes who rank in the top 5% of their age group in international standings. Bancroft is also a USAT Level 1 Certified Triathlon Coach and co-founder of TriMoxie Multisport Coaching.

“I approached Norway Savings Bank in 2009,” says Bancroft, “because my Triathlon career was starting to reach a new level, giving me the opportunity to travel around this country as well as to Mexico and Canada for large competitive races.”

She continues, “Training and racing at the Ironman level in this sport is a tremendous amount of work. I devote many hours to preparing for the races so I can achieve my personal goals. It is something I enjoy, but it is also very difficult.

Since joining the NSB team, I have always felt that I had ‘people in my corner.’ I don’t talk about my racing a lot, so to have the community aware of some of my accomplish-

ments and reach out to congratulate me has been heartwarming and motivating. I feel like I have a whole group cheering for me behind the scenes when I travel around the country and abroad and that means the world to me af-

ter all the long hard hours to prepare. I appreciate the support of Norway Savings Bank very much.”

Born a congenital quadrilateral amputee, elite Para-athlete Josh Kennison of South Paris lets nothing get in his way. It seems he was put here to provide inspiration to others. Using prosthetics, Kennison has followed his dream to become a pro-athlete. He began running track and playing soccer as a middle school student. In 2010, Kennison became a member of the USA Paralympics Track Team. He has earned four medals at the Endeavor Games and wants to bring home the gold. Last year, Kennison competed at the 2013 International Paralympic Committee Athletics World Championships

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and won a bronze in the 100m T43 sprint. He’s currently the 2nd ranked American in the 100 and 200 meters and the top ranked T43 jumper in the nation.

When he’s not pursuing his dream, he’s involved with the Never Say Never Foundation, which provides running legs, wheelchairs and other equipment to help amputees remain active and he volunteers as a mentor at Camp No Limits, helping kids and adults learn how to do anything they want. Kennison is also a motivational speaker.

“Before I even spent a lot of time at Norway Savings Bank,” says Kennison, “I had a checking account there. Every time I went in there, it truly was a wonderful exprience. The employees knew names of their customers and they were always happy. That is why I allowed them to use my name.”

“Being a member of the NSB team,” he continues, “is pretty amazing. To be part of a team with names like Wescott and Cowens is great, then to add on another local athlete in Angela is perfect. Norway Savings Bank chose a great team.”

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Business Community Rallies Behind

Local Athletic Programs

by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Photos by Brewster Burns

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“It’s all about the kids,” says Monica LaVerdiere of Bearfoot Realty. Her company, like others in the area, supplies food after a football game.

The tradition of feeding the football players following each home and away game began with parents contributing the food. Several years ago, LaVerdiere and a few other parents reached out to local businesses such as Amatos, Boomers, KFC, Mallard Mart, Pizza Hut, Polly’s Variety and Sideline Variety, who have continued the tradition with donations. Hannaford supplies plates, napkins and cups. Typically, 63 people partake in the post-game meal, including players and coaches. That’s a lot of mouths to feed.

“The kids are very appreciative,” LaVerdiere says. “It’s surprising how many of them say thank you.

It makes us really want to keep doing it.”

She realizes that the athletes also appreciate that their parents, friends, teachers and businesses

support them 100% whether they are winning or losing.

In the past, forty-nine businesses also supported the football team by sponsoring the annual golf tournament. The 9th annual golf tournament will be held on June 22nd at Norway Country Club.

It’s not just football that the area supports. School spirit is evident as you drive around the region during any season. Business signs proclaim “Go Vikings” and “Go Knights,” encouraging teams from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School and Poland Regional High School, respectively.

The Oxford Hills Athletic Boosters is a non-profit organization that covers the cost of athletic programs not offset by the school budget.

Without this small group of volunteers, the youth sports programs would not be as strong as they are now. To raise funds, the boosters run the snack shack during home games. They also host the well-attended Harlem Superstars basketball game each year.

Anna Cyr, president of the club, says that local businesses support their efforts as well. This past year they started what they hope will be an annual event, a live auction with big ticket items donated by community members and businesses, e.g. skybox tickets to a Boston Red Sox game.

Look for the second annual auction at Four Seasons in South Paris on September 28th, during Oxford Hills Homecoming Weekend. The following morning, the boosters

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In the Poland school district, the Knights Pride Booster Club led by Chris Cote also creates a community of support. Athletic Director Don King notes that local businesses such as Poland Spring Golf and Resort, Down East Machine and Engineering (DEME), Nestle Waters, Hancock Lumber, Minot Country Store, Dad’s Place, and Fairlawn Golf and Country Club make generous contributions. Nestle Waters helped with Poland Regional High School’s participation in the School Spirit Challenge raising money and food for the Good Shepherd Food Bank. Fairlawn Golf and Country Club hosts the annual Spring Golf tournament to help the baseball program. Poland Spring Golf and Resort continues to be the home course for the high school golf team.

“From donations for fan buses or lumber to signage and well wishes, our community has been there for the kids,” King says. “Our

change to playing evening games has helped to bring people out in the fall. This has really helped in building community between all three towns in our school district: Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland.

The community building was evident at the recent state championship for boys’ basketball in Bangor.

The people that came out for that game and the playoff games leading up to it were numerous and tremendously supportive.”

Sometimes it’s one team that captures the imagination and passion of an entire community and helps everyone feel a sense of pride. This past year, both high schools sent

teams to championship playoffs and filled the stands to overflowing.

“Our activities provide a source of pride and involvement for our kids,” says King. “Our kids learn many lessons and bring our communities together through involvement in athletics, music, and drama. It is great to work with a community that recognizes the value of these activities and continuously supports the kids’ and schools’ efforts.”

People like the LaVerdieres, Cyrs and Cotes are involved because of the huge impact these programs have had on their children’s lives.

Even though the teams don’t always get to play in state tournaments, it’s all about having fun and knowing that a passionate and supportive fan base is behind them.

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Fair Days

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Waterford World’s Fair July 18-20, 2014

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The Waterford World’s Fair, which spans three days, began as Tom Green’s Fair in 1850. The name was changed around 1900 and today survives as possibly the tiniest “World’s Fair.” True to its roots, the fair celebrates all things rural and agricultural.

And it continues to grow. Agricultural exhibits, displays, demonstrations and contests including the pleasure horse game show, sheep dog trials, pig scram-

bles, skillet toss and backseat driver contest, are scheduled. Numerous vendors, plus fun and educational activities for children round out the fair.

Entertainment includes local artists such as Trailer Trash, Black Cat Road, Milltown Roadhouse, Heather Pierson and the Jon Sarty Band.

New this year: • Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull with a progressive drag like the big tractors use.

• Saturday at 4pm, Mad Science, featuring the fun, amazement and wonder of all things science--Education wrapped in Entertainment!

• Sunday is Maine Outdoors Day with an antler display, game fish filleting, wild turkey tasting and fly-tying activities.

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Known as “A Good Old Country Fair,” the Oxford County Fair is an agricultural event that has been offering a piece of Americana for 172 years.

Expect games, rides, music, exhibits, contests, brilliant colors and . . . fair food! The midway is a wonderland of flashing lights, ringing bells and thrilling rides. Special events include Woodsmen’s Field Day, tractor and truck pulls, draft horse and pony shows, Education Day, petting zoo, agricultural demonstrations, demolition derbies and harness racing.

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• The first fair of the Oxford County Agricultural Society was held in October 1842 • In 1907, the only midway rides were a Ferris wheel and merrygo-round • Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School sits on the site of the original fairgrounds • Baking contests include Mom’s Apple Pie and the King Arthur Flour Contest • Oxford Fairgrounds Track is the best horse track in Maine • The Fair Museum includes tools used by the W.F. Tubbs Company of Norway • Anyone who attends the fair on Community Day may receive a free meal • A Bean Hole and Smoked Ham Supper occurs every night • The fair earned the “Most Outstanding Large Fair, Most Improved” Award in 2012 • Kevin and Dee Farr, curators of the Fair Museum, fell in love at the fair 30 years ago • The Maple Sugar Shack has been in operation for almost ten years • In the works, a small village to include a woodwright’s shop, ice harvesting house, tool shed and new blacksmith shop

Wednesday: TJ the DJ has been entertaining Maine since 1994 and returns to the Oxford Fair by popular demand.

Thursday: Hailing from Raymond, Maine, is the rock ‘n roll band, Brazen Cane. Their sets will include classic to modern music and some original pieces.

Friday: Broken 51 is a Christian rock band that brings together three Oxford Hills locals, Katherine Young on guitar and keyboard, Steve Coombs on drums and Jon Frothingham on bass.

Love and The Outcome is a Canadian Christian rock band featuring the husband and wife duo--vocalist Jodi King and bass player Chris Rademaker.

Building 429 is one of Christian music’s best-loved and most influential bands.

With Jason Roy on vocals, guitar and keyboards, Michael Anderson on drums, Jesse Garcia on guitar and keyboard, and Aaron Brand on bass, the band is all about building people up with their music.

Saturday: Charley Pride has 36 No. 1 hits and has sold more than 25 million albums. With his golden baritone voice, he’s a true country music legend. In 2000, Pride was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and is one of the Top 20 best-selling country artists of all-time.

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Four Seasons

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by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Photos by Brewster Burns

In the Oxford Hills you’ll find an abundance of activities in every season.

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Norway Country Club features a scenic 9-hole course situated above Lake Pennessewassee. At Poland Spring Resort, you’ll swing on greens of the oldest resort golf course in America. And Bethel Inn and Country Club is recognized as one of the top ten resort courses in the Northeast.

Hikers have many options including Back Pond Reserve, Bear Mountain, Black Mountain, Cornwall Nature Preserve, Crocker Hill, Hawk Mountain, Mt. Tire’m, Poland Spring Preservation Park, Poland Town Forest, Ordway Grove, Range Pond State Park, Roberts Farm Preserve, Shepard’s Farm Preserve, Singepole Mountain, Streaked Mountain and Virgil Parris Forest.

Here you’ll also find the ultimate in water sports--from simply relaxing cruises to motor boating, waterskiing, wake boarding and fishing. Boat rentals are available from White’s Marina and Cyndi’s Dockside.

Numerous ponds and lakes dot the region, including Lake Pennesseewassee in Norway, Thompson Lake in Oxford, the Range Ponds in Poland and Long Lake in Harrison.

Swim year round, whether in one of our ponds or lakes, or at Mollyocket Motel and Spa. You may wish to purchase your own pool from Hill Top Pools and Spas or Pat’s Hot Tubs & Pools.

Thanks to Green Machine Bike Shop, the area is quickly moving forward in the development of bike routes and trails. Interest in mountain biking is growing and you’ll find trails at Shepard’s Farm Preserve.

Runners also enjoy the road and mountain trails. Each July, the Western Foothills Land Trust sponsors the Norway Triathlon. This event brings athletes to the shore of Lake Pennesseewassee to swim, bike and run.

If motor sports racing revs your heart, then head to Oxford Plains Speedway, Maine’s largest race track. Or race a go-kart around Oxford Plains Fun Park’s exciting track to test your skills and have some serious fun. ATVs your thing? Rent a machine from Maine-ly Action Sports in Oxford and check out the X-tra Mile ATV Club.

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dic skiers enjoy groomed trails at Carter’s Farm and X-C Ski Center, Poland Spring Preservation Park, Roberts Farm Preserve and Shepard’s Farm Preserve.

Snowmobile trails throughout the region feature spurs to many businesses, including the Oxford Casino. The Boghooters Snowmobile and ATV Club will show you the way.

Trophy and recreational fishermen enjoy ice fishing. Be sure to check with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for regulations.

For some indoor fun, Hobb’s Lucky Lanes features fourteen lanes of candlepin bowling.

As fall approaches, find your way through the corn maze at Harvest

Hill Farm’s family-friendly attraction--Pumpkin Land.

Alpine skiers delight in schussing down the trails at Mt. Abram Resort and Shawnee Peak Ski Area. Nor-

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The breathtaking scenery around the Oxford Hills brings people back each season of the year.

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For the latest information, visit the Chamber’s online calendar at www.oxfordhillsmaine.com or contact the organization directly.

14 Mega Yard Sale & Flea Market The Oxford

JUNE 3 Senior Class Picnic Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club hosts the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Senior Class for a picnic at Range Pond.

5 Helping Hands at McLaughlin Garden Get down and dirty in the garden - weeding, planting, mowing, and assisting the Director of Horticulture, 9:30am-12pm www.mclaughlingarden.org

5 Container Class at Winslow Farm

Winslow Farm is hosting a Container Class for McLaughlin Garden & Homestead. Meet at the garden gate at 5:30pm and carpool to the farm. Refreshments. www.mclaughlingarden.org

5 Chamber Business After Hours

Join us at Speedway, Inc., 2 Madison Avenue, Oxford, 5:30-7pm. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

6 Oxford Championship Series Racing at

Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

6 - 28 “Finders, Keepers: Remembrances in Glass by Rick Carney” at Frost Farm Gallery.

Opening reception June 6, 5-8pm. Live music by Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s String Quartet, light refreshments. Event runs through June 28. (207) 743-8041 www.frostfarmgallery.com

7 Project Graduation Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club hosts Project Graduation for the Senior Class at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

11 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

13 Oxford Championship Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

Sons of the American Legion partners with the Rock House Teen Center, 9am-2pm, oxfordsons@mail.com or on FacebookMegaYard Sale Oxford

15 Show, Shine & Drag Car show, drag races & more at Oxford Plains Speedway, 9am. www.oxfordplains.com

17 Power Propagators at McLaughlin Garden Led by Director of Horticulture, Kristin Perry.

Learn about dividing plants and potting them. 9:30am-12pm. www.mclaughlingarden.org

18 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

19-21 and 26-28 OHMPAA Presents “What the Butler Saw” A classic British farce at the Norway Grange, 7:30pm. www.ohmpaa.com

20 Oxford Championship Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

20-21 Mechanic Falls 5th Annual Community Days Couples’ competition, horse-drawn wagon rides, chicken BBQ, duck race, pancake breakfast and more. “Salute to the Veterans” parade Saturday. www.mechanicfalls.govoffice.com

21 E-Waste Collection Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club

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21 Celebration Barn presents “EepyBird’s Live Lab!” A look inside the Coke and Mentos guys’ creative process with lots of wild experiments! 8pm.

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21 Motor Mayhem Obstacle course, spectator drags,

smokey donut show, special divisions and more at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

22 RPC Fun Dog Day Join Responsible Pet Care for a

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fun dog day. Dog walk fundraiser, dog show, demonstrations, agility course and kids’ events too. Oxford County Fairgrounds, 11am-3pm. (207) 890-4791 www.rpc.petfinder.com

13-14 West Paris Old Home Days New rides, He-

22, 29 OHMPAA Presents “What the Butler Saw”A classic British farce at the Norway Grange, 2pm.

help finish the fight against cancer. Gouin Athletic Complex, South Paris, 7pm-7am. www.relayforlife.org

Man competition, food, games, Saturday morning is the grand parade and Saturday night is fireworks. www.westparisme.com

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June events continued 25 Bus Tour to Vermont Gardens The

McLaughlin Garden & Homestead group heads to Vermont to see Cady’s Falls and Perennial Pleasures. Transportation, visits and tours, lunch from Café Nomad and tea with cake.

Reservations at (207) 743-8820 or at the garden gift shop.

25 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

27 Oxford Championship Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

28 Celebration Barn presents Paul Strickland’s “Ain’t True and Uncle False” A must-see evening of tall stories and original song. 8pm.

(207) 743-8452 www.CelebrationBarn.com

JULY 1-31 Christmas in July at The Candle Place. Get a

jumpstart on holiday shopping with our hot summer deals all month long. Route 26, Oxford. (207) 743-8149

2 Free Concert in Moore Park Dan Grady Mario-

nettes, 10:30am. Brief show-and-tell followed by marionettes performing with music and songs. At 6pm, Paul & Ellen take the gazebo. Enjoy more than 50 years of combined experience.

2 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

3 Oxford Championship Series with Fireworks

Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

4 Celebration Barn presents Iman Lizarazu’s “Basquette Quese” A poetic tale about a clown in a war to fall asleep! 8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.CelebrationBarn.com

4 – 26 “From the Heart and Hands: Mainescapes by Michele Stuckey” at Frost Farm Gallery.

Opening reception Friday, July 4, 5-8pm. Live acoustic music

by Maya Best. Free, light refreshments. Exhibit continues through July 26. (207) 743-8041 www.frostfarmgallery.com

5 Celebration Barn presents Avner the Eccentric in “Exceptions to Gravity” This

Broadway favorite is a delight for all ages! 8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.CelebrationBarn.com

5-6 Bethel Art Show Two days of art and activities in the common. www.mahoosucarts.org

6 Motor Mayhem Obstacle course, spectator drags,

smokey donut show, special divisions and more at Oxford Plains Speedway, 6pm. www.oxfordplains.com

6 Tricky Britches Concert Join the boys for an evening of free rollicking bluegrass fun at the Bell Hill Meetinghouse, Otisfield, 7pm. (207) 539-8178

9 Free Concert in Moore Park Rick Charette

10:30am. Children and families will enjoy as Rick performs his popular songs. At 6pm, Hurricane Mountain hits the gazebo as the most exciting country band in Maine.

9 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

10 Chamber Business After Hours Join us at Old Squire’s Farm Market, 493 Main Street, Norway, 5:30-7pm. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

10 Norway Arts Festival Kick-off Event. An Evening

with Cyrus Tucker and Kate Denison: A Reading of Their Civil War Correspondence. Norway Memorial Library, 7pm. www.norwayartsfestival.org

10 Helping Hands at McLaughlin Garden Get down and dirty in the garden - weeding, planting, mowing, and assisting the Director of Horticulture, 9:30am-12pm. www.mclaughlingarden.org

10-12 Harrison Old Home Days Celebrate

community spirit and raise money for local organizations. www.harrisonmaine.org

11 Oxford Championship Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

11 Norway Library Book Sale and Live Music Friends of the Norway Memorial Library used book sale, Norway Grange, 4-7pm. Live music with New York’s Dan Coyle at Tucker’s Pub, 6-9pm. www.norwayartsfestival.org

12 Celebration Barn presents Susannah Hamnet’s “Nearly Lear” A wonderfully mischievous retelling of Shakespeare’s great play! 8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

12 Lobster Roll Lunch The Second Congregational

Church of Norway is hosting a lobster roll lunch, 11am-1pm.

(207) 743-2290

12 Gems of Route 26 Day at the Maine Wildlife Park from 10am-3pm. Come by and see McLaughlin Garden along with other organizations for a fun day of activities at the park. www.mainewildlifepark.com

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Calendar of events JULY continued 12 47th Annual Norway Arts Festival Art show,

live performances, used book sale, poets, food and more. Events are free; Norway’s Main Street will be closed from 9am-4pm. www.norwayartsfestival.org

12 Norway Triathlon Join the Western Foothills

Land Trust for a swim, bike and run in and around Lake Pennesseewassee in Norway. Register online at www.norwaytri.com

13 Matolscy Art Center Ribbon Cutting celebrating the newly renovated art center. 5-7pm. www.norwayartsfestival.org

15 Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival Beethoven Fest at Deertrees Theatre, Harrison, 7:30pm. www.sebagomusicfestival.org

15 Power Propagators at McLaughlin Garden Join Director of Horticulture, Kristin Perry, and learn about dividing plants and potting them to create more plants.

9:30am-12pm. www.mclaughlingarden.org

16 Free Concert in Moore Park Little Red Wagon performs The Nightingale at 10:30am. At 6pm, Mill Town Road Show sings sweet cover tunes and originals.

These events are subject to change.

For the latest information, visit the Chamber’s online calendar at www.oxfordhillsmaine.com or contact the organization directly.

19 Celebration Barn presents Movie night!

“Richard 3” Mike Miclon’s feature film makes its Oxford

Hills premiere. 8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

20 Pancake Breakfast The Norway-Paris Kiwanis

Club’s annual pancake breakfast at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. FMI, Mary Anna Palmer at (207) 539-4800.

21-25 Gymnastics Plus Summer Day Camp

Held Mon - Fri from 9am- 4pm with extended care hours avail. For boys and girls ages 6 and up. Must register by July 1.

Call (207) 539-4111. www.gymnasticsplusmaine.com

22 Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival

Fun and Fancies at Deertrees Theatre, Harrison, 7:30pm www.sebagomusicfestival.org

23 Free Concert in Moore Park Mad Science at

the South Paris fire station, 10:30am, designed to amaze and entertain young audiences. At 6pm in the park, Delta Knights plays the best of R&B, blues, classic rock and swing.

25 Motor Mayhem Obstacle course, spectator drags,

smokey donut show, special divisions and more at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

26 Celebration Barn presents “The Big Barn Family Show” Action-packed variety and spectacle for

16 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford

young audiences! 2pm. (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

18-20 Oxford 250 Weekend Racing all weekend long

26 Celebration Barn presents “The Big Barn Spectacular” The biggest blow-out variety show of the

Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

with the 250 race on Sunday at 2pm at Oxford Plains Speedway. www.oxfordplains.com

18-20 Waterford World’s Fair A little country fair

that continues to grow. Agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, food, live entertainment and more. www.waterfordworldsfair.org

19 Founder’s Day Classic Car Exhibit Held rain

or shine, come and view one of America’s finest car collections on display. There will also be live music, vendors and food.

Paris Hill and Hannibal Hamlin Roads, South Paris. 9am–5pm. www.hamlin.lib.me.us

19 Garden Illuminated Come and enjoy McLaughlin Garden & Homestead by moon and candle light. www.mclaughlingarden.org

year! 8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

27 Moore Park Art Show Featuring 50 fine artists and artisans, live entertainment and fine fare at Moore Park, South Paris, 9am-4pm. www.mooreparkartshow.biz

27 Bell Hill Meetinghouse Sunday Celebrating 175 years of the Meetinghouse. Music, drama, cake and fun, 2:30pm. (207) 539-8178.

29 Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival

The Demon at Deertrees Theatre, Harrison, 7:30pm. www.sebagomusicfestival.org

30 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

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30 Free Concert in Moore Park Enjoy playing various instruments, creating lyrics and dancing with Ann Sparling at 10:30am. At 6pm, acoustic duo Bob & Jo of Just Us Two, play classic rock, oldies, folk and country music.

AUGUST

9 Butterfly Release Celebration Remember and honor loved ones by releasing a butterfly. Hosted by Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice at their Hospice House, Stetson Road, Auburn. (207) 777-7740 www.ahch.org

9 Celebration Barn presents Amanda Huotari’s “The Soiree” A theatrical party with lots of laughs. 8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

10 Dave Rowe Concert Enjoy some Downeast wit, 1 - 30 “Portals: New Works by Maya Best”

at Frost Farm Gallery. Opening reception Fri, Aug 1, 5-8pm.

Live jazz keyboard by Mike Maurice. Free, light refreshments.

Event runs through August 30. (207) 743-8041 www.frostfarmgallery.com

1 Oxford Championship Series Racing at

Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

2 Celebration Barn presents Mike Miclon’s “The Early Evening Show” A hilarious late night TV show spoof. 8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

2-3 Back to the Past at Scribner’s Mill

Celebrate the mill’s unique heritage as the only surviving industrial sash sawmill site in America from the wooden industrial era. Exhibitions and demos of turn-of-the-century living in Harrison, 10am–4pm. www.scribnersmill.org

5 Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival Classics at Deertrees Theatre, Harrison, 7:30pm. www.sebagomusicfestival.org

6 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

6 Free Concert in Moore Park Mime, musician and

educator Scot Cannon performs at 10:30am. At 6pm, six-piece rhythm and blues / jazz band, The Blue Willow Band, takes the stage.

7 Helping Hands at McLaughlin Garden Get

down and dirty in the garden - weeding, planting, mowing, and assisting the Director of Horticulture. 9:30am-12pm. www.mclaughlingarden.org

7 Chamber Business After Hours Join us at Alpha

lovely vocals, folk and bluegrass at Bell Hill Meetinghouse, Otisfield, 7pm. (207) 539-8178

12 Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival Circus at Deertrees Theatre, Harrison, 7:30pm. www.sebagomusicfestival.org

13 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford

Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

13 Oxford Hills Night at the Portland Sea Dogs Join the Chamber for 7pm game time. For discounted tickets, call the chamber at (207) 743-2281. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

13 Free Concert in Moore Park Rainforest Reptile Show engages children of all ages with live animals, artifacts and fascinating stories at 10:30am. At 6pm, The Jones Dance Band plays old-fashioned dance music.

14-16 and 21-23 OHMPAA Presents “Rough ‘n’ Ready” A comic musical at the Norway Grange, 7:30pm. www.ohmpaa.com

15 Oxford Championship Series Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

16 Celebration Barn presents Happenstance Theater’s “Pinot and Augustine” Family-friendly physical comedy, virtuosity and musical delights. 8pm.

(207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

16 Cruise-In and Benefit Breakfast 3rd annual

cruise-in and breakfast event at NAPA Auto Parts in Mechanic Falls. French toast breakfast. $5 per person. 8am-12pm.

16-17 Monster Truck Throwdown Oxford Plains

& Omega Ministries Thrift Shop, 527 Park St, South Paris, 5:30-7pm. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

Speedway. www.oxfordplains.com

8 Oxford Championship Series Racing at

A comic musical at the Norway Grange, 2pm. www.ohmpaa.com

Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

17, 24 OHMPAA Presents “Rough ‘n’ Ready”

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Calendar of events

These events are subject to change.

For the latest information, visit the Chamber’s online calendar at www.oxfordhillsmaine.com or contact the organization directly.

AUGUST continued

19 Power Propagators at McLaughlin Garden

29 Oxford Championship Series Triple Crown 2

20 Oxford Acceleration Series Racing at Oxford

30 Celebration Barn presents “Summer Finale” Celebrate the best of the season’s new work!

Led by Director of Horticulture, Kristin Perry. Learn the art of dividing plants and potting them to create more plants.

9:30am- 12pm. www.mclaughlingarden.org

Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

22 Oxford Championship Series Triple Crown 1 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

30 Motor Mayhem Obstacle course, spectator drags, smokey donut show, special divisions and more at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

22-23 Toy Exhibit Antique and vintage toys along with sporting equipment of the 20th century on display. Bell Hill Meetinghouse, Otisfield, 12-5pm. (207) 539-8178

23 Annual Auction at McLaughlin Garden & Homestead Help support this local treasure at our annual auction. www.mclaughlingarden.org

23 Swingin’ Bears 50th Anniversary Dance Celebrate 50 years of square dancing with the Swingin’ Bears and National Caller Tim Marriner at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 7-10pm. www.squaredanceme.us

23 Celebration Barn presents Michael Menes in “Egadz” Expert juggling and eccentric comedy for all ages. 8pm. (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

23 The Second Congregational Church of Norway’s Annual Yard Sale. Arrive early for the best selection or come back mid-day to fill a bag for $1.

(207) 743-2290

24 Gymnastics Plus Open House Register for

fall classes from 4-7pm while kids go through a giant obstacle course. Can’t make the open house? Call Donna at (207) 539-4111. www.gymnasticsplusmaine.com

25 Leon Truman Chamber Golf Classic Join

the Chamber at Poland Spring Resort for a fun day on the golf course. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

27 Oxford Acceleration Series Championship Night Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7pm. www.oxfordplains.com

SEPTEMBER 1 Buckfield Community Day Parade starts at

10am at Buckfield High School and runs to municipal center.

There will also be games, food and vendors. www.townofbuckfield.com

2 Gymnastics Plus Classes Begin Offering

gymnastic classes for boys and girls ages 2 and up. The gym is available for birthday party rentals. Call Donna at (207) 539-4111. www.gymnasticsplusmaine.org

4 Chamber Business After Hours Join us at

Ocean Breeze Tanning Salon, 1 East Main Street, South Paris, 5:30-7pm. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

5 Oxford Championship Series Triple Crown 3 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, 7:30pm. www.oxfordplains.com

5 - 27 “Under One Roof: Photographs by Margaret Lindsey and Drew Sanborn” at

Frost Farm Gallery. Opening reception, September 5, 5-8pm.

Live acoustic music by Brad Hooper. Event continues through Sept 27. (207) 743-8041 www.frostfarmgallery.com.

6 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater hosted by

Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club at Granite Ridge Estate & Barn.

(207) 539-4800

6-13 Bike Maine Pedaling the waterways in the host

communities of Westbrook, Norway, Winthrop, Gardiner, Boothbay Harbor and Bath. www.ride.bikemaine.org

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10-13 Oxford County Fair A good old country fair

22 DECA Holiday Craft Fair One of the largest

26-27 PASS Championships Fall Foliage Festival

28-30 Festival of Trees Join the Chamber for this

with harness racing, tractor pulls, rides, vendors, food and live entertainment. www.oxfordcountyfair.com

Oxford Plains Speedway. www.oxfordplains.com

OCTOBER 2 Chamber Business After Hours Join us at

holiday craft fairs of the year. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, South Paris, 9am–3pm. (207) 743-8914

wonderful holiday event and take a chance to win a fully decorated tree. Four Seasons Function Center, South Paris. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

29 Chamber Christmas Parade Join us for the state’s largest Christmas parade. Santa will be there. Main Street, Norway to Market Square, South Paris, 11am. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

Oxford Federal Credit Union, 54 Fair Street, Norway, 5:30-7pm. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

11 Armageddon of Destruction Obstacle course,

DECEMBER

spectator drags, smokey donut show, special division and more at Oxford Plains Speedway, 2pm. www.oxfordplains.com

24-26 Automotive Swap Meet & Flea Market Head to Oxford Plains Speedway for Tom Mayberry’s second annual swap meet and flea market. www.oxfordplains.com

25 Business Showcase and Chili-Chowder Cook-off Join the Chamber for our Business Showcase and Chili-Chowder cook-off, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

NOVEMBER

5 14th Annual Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Conference A day-long event with exhibits, speakers and free literature at First Congregational Church, 17 East Main Street, South Paris. Hosted by Healthy Oxford Hills.

(207) 739-6222 www.healthyoxfordhills.org

6-7 Frost Farm Gallery Annual Holiday Open House. Celebrate the joys of the Christmas season in our historic 1797 cape in Norway. Holiday cheer and great discounts! Free, light refreshments. 9am - 5pm. (207) 743-8041 www.frostfarmgallery.com

6-7 Christmastide Musical Show

hosted by The Second Congregational Church of Norway. 3pm.

(207) 743-2290

6 Chamber Business After Hours Join us at The Progress Center, 35 Cottage Street, Norway, 5:30-7pm. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com

8 Health and Happiness Fair Several health and

wellness providers will be together in one location with door prizes, raffles, healthy refreshments and babysitting. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 10am–3pm.

(207) 743-5493

13-15 and 20-22 OHMPAA Presents “Honk!”

Based on the story of the Ugly Duckling at the Norway Grange, 7:30pm. www.ohmpaa.com

16, 23 OHMPAA Presents “Honk!” Based on the story of the Ugly Duckling at the Norway Grange, 2pm. www.ohmpaa.com

Ongoing Events Old Squire’s Farm Market Thursdays and Saturdays

year-round, on Main Street, Norway. Hours vary seasonally. http://harvesttomarket.com/farmers-market/old-squires-farmmarket

Free Community Suppers Hosted by the Second

Congregational Church of Norway. 3rd Friday of every month (except for August) 5pm-6pm. (207) 743-2290

Maine Wildlife Park Open daily Apr 19 - Nov 11 and is a great place to see and learn about wildlife. Yes, they have moose. (207) 657-4977 www.mainewildlifepark.com

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CHAMBER EVENTS Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony

March 7, 2014 The Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony is the highlight of the Chamber’s year. It’s an evening of high-powered networking followed by a wonderful meal and inspiring ceremony for all who attend. Members gather to celebrate the achievements of the greater Oxford Hills and present awards that recognize individuals and businesses throughout our communities.

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On March 7, 2014, U.S. Senator Susan Collins attended the evening’s ceremony as the keynote speaker. Collins is the state’s most senior Senator in Washington D.C. and known for her work in facilitating bipartisan compromise. She is also a champion for small businesses and has earned a 100 percent rating from the National Federation of Independent Business.

Nearly 300 business leaders and community members attended the sold-out event held at the Four Seasons Function Center in South Paris and the dinner’s Signature Sponsor was Norway Savings Bank. Awards presented during the dinner included Rising Star of the Year: Buy the Fire of Oxford; Employee of the Year: Catherine Fanjoy Coffey, SAD 17 Business Manager; Business of the Year: Oxford Federal Credit Union; and Community Service: Ron Kugell.

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1. Senator Susan Collins and John Williams, Chamber Executive Director 2. Nick Ferry, Buy the Fire and Williams 3. Catherine Fanjoy Coffey, SAD 17 Business Mgr. & Rick Colpitts, SAD 17 Superintendent 4. Denny Breau 5. Debi Irons, Art Moves Dance Studio 6. Matt Kaubris, President/CEO Oxford Federal Credit Union; Maureen Mooney-Howard, Director Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange; Randy Hotham, Chairman of the Board Oxford Federal Credit Union 7. Israel Robert McCarthy, Dr. Rob’s Garage; Marcella Kugell and Ron Kugell

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CHAMBER EVENTS Business After Hours

Monthly The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours events aim to bring Chamber members together to support, celebrate, acknowledge and network with other business partners in the greater Oxford Hills area. Always held on the first Thursday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Business After Hours events are open to any Chamber member to attend or host.

As a host business, you open up your doors to showcase your company as well as provide food, drinks and door prizes to attendees. The Chamber provides publicity for the event, acts as host and contributes additional door prizes for attending members. It’s a great way to get out and mingle with your Chamber community while promoting your own business--and it’s a lot of fun!

This event has become so popular that all of our 2014 dates are booked for the year! Plan early for 2015 and call OHCC Executive Assistant Jennifer Boenig at 743-2281 to reserve your spot. You can also get in touch with Jennifer to donate any door prizes to help promote your business during one of the After Hours events. Please check the calendar of events to see where our upcoming Business After Hours will be held.

Leon Truman Chamber Golf Classic

August 19, 2013 The largest fundraising event of the year for the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is the Leon Truman Chamber Golf Classic. Renamed for our beloved friend and founder of the tournament, Leon Truman, it has become the largest golf event in the region. “Stubby,” as Leon was affectionately known, would have been proud to know that this event makes it possible for the Chamber to continue to serve its members throughout the year thanks to the generosity of its sponsors, including Signature Sponsor Oxford Casino, and the competitors.

The 2013 event headed to Bethel and Bethel Inn Resort and Country Club. There were 28 teams that hit the links on this championship 18hole golf course. The tournament was once again a scramble format with shotgun start followed by a banquet and awards ceremony. The golfers lucked out with the weather and enjoyed playing on a picture perfect summer day. The 2014 golf classic will be on Monday, August 25 at Poland Spring Resort. Contact the Chamber office to learn how to get involved with our largest fundraiser.

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CHAMBER EVENTS Oxford Hills Business Showcase

October 12, 2013 The Chamber brought back its business networking event, the Business Showcase. The event was held Saturday, October 12 at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The Business Showcase had some new elements to help more than 70 businesses connect with each other and the community, most notably the Chili-Chowder cook off. Nine area restaurants and organizations cooked up some delicious chili and chowder and the community decided who prepared the best tasting. The Oxford Casino won for best chowder and Oxford Hills Technical School’s Culinary Arts program won for best chili. W.J. Wheeler Insurance Agency sponsored the chili-chowder event and also picked their favorites. Winning the judge’s choice for best chili was Ari’s Pizza and the best chowder was Daddy O’s.

The chili-chowder cook off will return along with the Business Showcase on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

We’ll be adding some new elements again so stay tuned for those details!

Photos by Dan Sonnenfeld

OHCC Christmas Parade

November 30, 2013 A long-standing tradition, the Annual Christmas Parade has been hosted by the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce since 1971. Always scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving starting at 11 a.m., the parade is a true celebration and kick-off to the holiday season. Members of the Chamber are encouraged to create floats that mirror each year’s theme and awards are provided for the top floats in several different categories, including small and large businesses and non-profit. It has become the largest community parade of its kind in Maine, regularly attracting more than 50 floats along with bands, cheering squads, color guards, and, of course, Santa Claus, who takes time out of his busy schedule to headline the parade each year.

The 2013 Annual Christmas Parade was held on November 30 with the theme of “North Pole Christmas” and the parade route ran from Norway to South Paris. A special thanks to our parade sponsors, Oxford Casino and Oxford Networks, along with NPC-TV for providing television coverage of the event. A new addition to the parade was the L.L. Bean Bootmobile, which was still decked out in red for the Red Sox’s World Series win. We also welcomed back the parade’s original Santa and Mrs. Claus. It was truly a spectacle to behold and a great community event for all to enjoy. The 2014 parade will be held on November 29 and the theme will be “The Night Before Christmas.”

Photos by Dan Sonnenfeld

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CHAMBER EVENTS Festival of Trees

November 29-December 1, 2013 Glittering lights, magical displays and the fantastic sounds of the holidays greeted guests to the Chamber’s Third Annual Festival of Trees. More than 25 Chamber members and other area businesses and organizations decorated an artificial tree to create a winter wonderland at the Four Seasons Function Center in South Paris. Sponsored by the Oxford Casino, the event began the evening before the Christmas Parade with a Chamber Open House and was open to the general public on Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1, 2013. All the fully decorated trees, including any gifts or goodies hanging from or underneath, were raffled off to the lucky winners who took a chance to win their favorite tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus even made an appearance during the day on Saturday and Sunday to hear Christmas wishes from the children. This event, along with the parade, is a great way to kick off the holiday season and win a fully decorated tree just in time for Christmas. The 2014 Festival of Trees will run the weekend of November 28-30 so start thinking of your tree theme now!

Photos by Dan Sonnenfeld

Oxford Hills Home Show

April 25 – 27, 2014 The Oxford Hills Home Show, the largest of its kind in New England, is now in its 13th year. Traditionally held the last weekend in April each year since 2001, the manufactured housing industry gathers to promote their individual businesses and the industry as a whole in a remarkable partnership. Participating in the 2014 home show once again was Schiavi Home Builders, Turn Key Homes of Maine and Twin Town Homes.

Manufactured housing is one of the largest industries in the Oxford Hills region and certainly serves as the hub of the industry in Maine. These businesses employ hundreds of people in manufacturing plants and five retail locations displaying dozens of homes on a regular basis.

Thousands of potential homebuyers come to the area each year during this three-day event to tour the beautiful homes that are on display, making the event a huge draw for the communities of the Oxford Hills. Returning in 2014 as the Signature Sponsor of this event was Norway Savings Bank.

Norway Savings Bank had loan officers on site at the model homes to discuss financing options with potential buyers. If you’re in the market for a new home and aren’t sure what you’re looking for, come and see all the options manufactured homes offer. You may just find your dream home!

Photos by Dan Sonnenfeld

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Scenic Loop Drive

South Paris-Norway-Harrison-Waterford-West Paris-Paris Hill

A

scenic drive through the

Oxford Hills

offers pleasant scenery,

quiet back roads, quaint villages and small towns. Below we highlight one of many routes you may take in the area.

Directions begin and end at the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce on Western Avenue in South Paris.

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From the Chamber office, turn right onto Main Street joy all the white clapboard houses listed on the National (Routes 26/117) toward Norway. (Side trip: Visit McRegister of Historic Homes. (Side trip: Drive a short Laughlin Gardens at 103 Main Street). Follow this distance up Plummer Hill Road and hike up Mount route, bearing right onto Norway’s historic Main Street, Tire’m; another trip is to travel on Valley Road [Route where you should pause to explore the shops and eat35 North] to the Beech Hill Bison Ranch) After the vileries. Continue on Routes 117/118, passing Lake Penlage green, continue north on Route 37 and then turn nesseewassee. Picnic tables are located under a shelter right onto Waterford Road (Route 118), where again on the left. (Side trip: Roberts Farm Preserve on Robyou’ll catch glimpses of the meandering Crooked River. erts Road.) Turn left onto Route 117. Immediately after Little Pennesseewassee Pond will soon be on your left. the Twin Bridges Rest Area by CrookAcross from the Norway Country Club, ed River, turn left onto Plains Road. turn left onto Greenwood Road. From “...with Bear and here, enjoy views of the Oxford Hills.

Follow Plains Road to the village of Bolsters Mills. Turn left onto Bolsters Take a left onto Norway Center Road Mills Road and pass over Crooked Rivyou can see farm fields and The Hawk Mountains where er. Bear right onto Jesse Mills Road, a Nubble. At Morse Road, turn right and dirt road that will take you to Scribner’s then left, putting you back on GreenMill, home of a refurbished saw mill, rising above you... ” wood. Noyes Mountain will be on your long shed and blacksmith shop. Folright and Patch Mountain to the left. low Scribner’s Mill Road to the end and turn right onto Pause and enjoy the solitude of Mud Pond and Hicks Maple Ridge Road. From here, enjoy views of PleasPond, with Oversett Mountain in the background. Bear ant Mountain and Mount Washington. Turn left onto right onto West Paris Road (Route 219 East). The road Dawes Mill Road and then right onto Deertrees Road. follows Little Androscoggin River. Stay on this route Check out the entertainment schedule at Deertrees through West Paris to Trapp Corner. Turn right onto Theatre, built in 1936. At the end of the road, turn left Route 26 toward South Paris. Pause at Deer Meadow onto Main Street (Route 117). Crystal Lake and Crystal Elk Farm on the right to see the reindeer. A few minLake Park are on your right. As you continue into Harutes later, you’ll arrive at Snow Falls Gorge on the right, rison, Long Lake will be on your left. Find a parking with Sterns Hill to the left. Park and follow the trails to place and enjoy your exploration of the town. After you enjoy views of the gorge. Next, turn left onto Paris Hill pass through Harrison, turn right onto Route 35 North, Road. The scenic and historic village of Paris Hill was across from the public boat launch. By the junction with the home of the Honorable Hannibal H. Hamlin, Vice Route 37, Bear Pond will be on your left, with Bear and President of the United States during Lincoln’s first Hawk Mountains rising above you on the right. (Side term. (Side trip: Cornwall Nature Preserve located halftrip: Mill Hill Road to Hawk Mountain Road to climb way down Paris Hill Road on the left.) At the bottom Hawk Mountain). Pass by Keoka Lake on your right of the hill, turn left onto Route 26 and then right onto and stop at the village green in Waterford Flats to enMain Street, South Paris.

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Accommodations Bethel Inn & Country Club 21 Broad Street Bethel, ME 04217 (207) 824-2175 www.bethelinn.com

Evergreen Valley Inn & Villas 82 Mountain Road East Stoneham, ME 04231 (207) 928-3300 www.evergreenevtoa.com

Granite Ridge Estate & Barn

65 Delano Drive Norway, ME 04268 (207) 747-1212 www.graniteridgeestate.com

Hillside Cottages, Inc. 279 Harrison Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 744-0110 www.hillsidecottages.com

King’s Hill Inn & Barn 56 King Hill Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 744-0204 www.kingshillinn.com

Mollyockett Motel and Swim Spa

1132 South Main Street Woodstock, ME 04219 (888) 569-8611 www.mollyockettmotel.com

Phin Enterprises

3 Spring Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8416

Poland Spring Resort 543 Main Street Poland Spring, ME 04274 (207) 998-4351 www.polandspringinns.com

Town and Country Mobile Home Village

99 Town and Country Drive Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7333 ww.townandcountrymobile homevillage.com

Two Lakes Camping Area 215 Campground Lane Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4851 www.twolakescamping.com

Ward Cedar Log Cabins

94 Hemingway Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2721 www.wardcedarloghomes.com

Wolf Cove Inn

5 Jordan Shore Drive Poland, ME 04274 (207) 998-4976 www.wolfcoveinn.com

Accounting Financial Services

Oxford Hills Lodging

Austin Associates

8 Fair Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2133 www.oxfordhillslodging.com

178 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7777 www.austinpa.com

Papoose Pond Resort and Campground

Damon Accounting, PA

700 Norway Road Waterford, ME 04088 (207) 583-4470 www.papoosepondresort.com

Edward Jones

243 Main Street STE 2B South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-2041 www.edwardjones.com

Hoisington & Bean, PA 223 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6771 www.hoisingtonbean.com

Lennox Capital Management

75 Congress Street Rumford, ME 04276 (207) 364-3355 www.lennoxcapital.com

Payroll Management Inc. 100 Manley Road PO Box 1837 Auburn, ME 04211 (207) 783-6880 www.payrollmgt.com

RCC Business Services

143 First Flight Drive Auburn, ME 04211 (207) 795-0663 www.rccmaine.com

Twin City Financial Group

4 Western Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 777-6266

Alternative Energy Optimal Energy Group LLC PO Box 134 Sumner, ME 04292 (207) 619-3880

www.optimalenergygroup.com

Appliance Service Jones Appliance Service and Repair LLC

31 Portland Road Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-4432 www.jonesapplianceservice andrepair.com

Arts & Entertainment Celebration Barn Theater

190 Stock Farm Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8452 www.celebrationbarn.com

Frost Farm Gallery

272 Pikes Hill Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8041 www.frostfarmgallery.com

www.twincityfinancialgroup.com

444 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8890 www.damonaccounting.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association (OHMPAA) 15 Whitman Street Norway, ME 04268 Phone: 207-739-6200 www.ohmpaa.com

SebagoLong Lake Music Festival

156 Deertrees Road Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 583-6747 www.sebagomusicfestival.org

Western Maine Art Group 480 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-6161

www.westernmaineartgroup.org

Assisted Living Facilities Ledgeview Living Center

141 Bethel Road West Paris, ME 04289 (207) 674-2250

Automotive Allen’s Auto Sales 24 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8533

www.allensautosalesmaine.com

Bessey Motor Sales

209 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (800) 339-6341 www.besseymotorsales.com

Dr. Rob’s Garage

132 Mechanic Falls Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-8858 www.drrobsgarage.com

Goodwin’s Chevrolet Buick 1606 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (888) 236-6631

www.goodwinmotorgroup.com

Jewell Tire Center 6 Philips Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8117 www.jewelltire.com

Jim’s Auto Sales

Mountain Quick Lube and Car Wash

53 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7700 www.stoddardenterprises.com

NAPA Mechanic Falls Auto Supply

15 Depot Street Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 (207) 345-3326 www.napaonline.com/me/ mechanic-falls

O’Reilly Auto Parts 85 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-0725 www.oreillyauto.com

Rick’s Auto Services 485 Allen Hill Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-8527

Ripley & Fletcher Ford 80 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8938

www.ripleyandfletcherford.com

The Mobile Manicurist Serving the Oxford Hills area

(207) 890-0537 On Facebook

Banks/Credit Unions Androscoggin Bank

170 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-2545 www.androscogginbank.com

Key Bank of Maine 369 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6331 www.key.com

Northeast Bank

235 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8168 www.northeastbank.com

Norway Savings Bank 261 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7986

www.norwaysavingsbank.com

Oxford Federal Credit Union

Maine Veterans Home

1097 Center Street Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 784-5438 www.jimsautosales.com

Twin Town Glass 102 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6478

54 Fair Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2638 www.ofcu.org

www.maineveteranshomes.org

Johnston’s Auto & Radiator Inc.

Wiles Garage & Body Shop

Rainbow Federal Credit Union

477 High Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6300

Norway Center for Health and Rehabilitation 29 Marion Avenue Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7075

www.norwaycenterrehab.com

Auctions PLD Auctions

312 South Main Street Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 (207) 595-2643

30 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6948

Lee Cars of Norway 95 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (888) 748-8740 www.leeauto.com

246 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8482 www.wilesgarage.com

Beauty Alice Flanders Distribution

205 Center Street, Suite 207 Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 576-6213

172 Pine Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-5410 www.rainbowfcu.com

TD Bank

1586 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-8131 www.tdbank.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Business Services/Print Copy Argo Marketing Group 415 Lisbon Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 514-0744

www.argomarketinggroup.com

Bonney Staffing Center

95 Park Street Suite 301 Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 783-7000 www.bonneystaffing.com

Business Assist

1630 Auburn Road Turner, ME 04282 (207) 754-3460 www.businessassistme.com

Golden Mountain Outfitters 33 Fair Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6788

www.goldenmountainoutfitters.com

Grassroots Graphics

1600 Main Street, Ste 5 Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-5118 www.grassrootsgraphics.com

Neokraft Signs, Inc. 686 Main Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 782-9654 www.neokraft.com

Park Street Press

8 High Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-7702 www.parkstreetpress.com

PCCI (Portland Computer Copy, Inc.) 1024 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04103 (207) 797-7224

www.portlandcomputercopy.com

Swett Signs

29 Pine Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 650-1057 www.swettsigns.com

Car Service DMC Livery Service

51 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 576-4750 www.dmcliveryservice.com

Casino Oxford Casino

777 Casino Way PO Box 777 Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-6700 www.oxfordcasino.com

Churches & Religion Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association 33 Stonehirst Road Otisfield, ME 04270 (207) 539-8178

Christian Science Reading Room 440 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 515-0710 www.christianscience norway.org

Second Congregational Church, UCC

201 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2290 www.uccwebsites.net/ secondcongonorwayme.html

Cleaning Services Carpet Cleaning ServiceMaster Fire & Water Restoration 517 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4452 www.smfireandwater.com

Commercial Sewing S&M Got Bags

43 Harrison Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 344-5081 or 653-9329 On Facebook

Community Clubs Anderson/Staples American Legion Post 112 Oxford 169 King Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-2649

www.andersonstaplespost112.org

Jackson-Silver Post 68, American Legion 595 Gore Rd, PO Box 178 Greenwood, ME 04255 (207) 875-2375 On Facebook jacksonsilverpost68.org

Norway-Paris Kiwanis PO Box 174 Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8914 www.npkiwanis.org

Oxford Hills Rotary

PO Box 14 Norway, ME 04268 (207) 461-2334 www.oxfordhillsrotary.org

Relay For Life Oxford Hills

One Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086 (207) 373-3700 www.relayforlife.org/oxfordhillsme

Community Resources Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments 125 Manley Road Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 783-9186 www.avcog.org

CareerCenter

4 Western Ave South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-7763 www.wmca.org

Healthy Oxford Hills

159 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-6222 www.healthyoxfordhills.org

Lakes Association of Norway PO Box 505 Norway, ME 04268 (207) 890-7920 www.norwaylakes.org

Norway Downtown

445 Main Street, 2nd Floor Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2512 www.norwaydowntown.org

Norway State Armory Rental Program DFE, Building 8 33 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 430-2105

www.me.ngb.army.mil/rentals

Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District

17 Olson Road, Suite 3 South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-5789 ext. 101

www.oxfordcountyswcd.org

Rightstart Inc.

PO Box 726 Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5728

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MEMBER DIRECTORY SCORE

2 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-0499 www.scoremaine.org

United Way of Oxford County

160 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-5833 www.uwoxfordcounty.org

U.S Small Business Association

68 Sewall Street Room 512 Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 622-8551 www.sba.gov/me

Western Foothills Land Trust 447 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2124 www.wfltmaine.org

Western Maine Economic Development Council

Computer & Electronics Krack Media Web Design

32 Atlantis Drive Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 (888) 234-0113 www.krackmedia.com

Maine PC Solutions

25 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 744-0800 www.mainepcsolutions.com

Vital Solutions

71 Stage Coach Lane Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-5002 www.vitalsolutions.org

Conference & Banquet Facilties Crosstone Restaurant and Conference Center

17-19 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-6545 www.wmedc.org

Rte 26, 1132 S Main Street Woodstock, ME 04219 (207) 674-2392

Western Maine Veterans Advisory Committee

Four Seasons Function Center

16 Crescent Street Norway, ME 04268 (207)743-9494

www.crosstonerestaurant.com

187 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2988

Granite Ridge Estate & Barn

Everett Excavation Corp.

King’s Hill Inn & Barn

Ford’s Painting & Drywall

Tuscany Hall

Forest Commodities, Inc.

65 Delano Drive Norway, ME 04268 (207) 747-1212 www.graniteridgeestate.com 56 King Hill Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 744-0204 www.kingshillinn.com

17 Olson Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 890-6675 www.tuscanyhallofmaine.com

Construction Project Management Building Solutions 248 King Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-8787

http://buildingsolutionsusa.com

Main-Land Development Consultants Inc.

42 Church Street Livermore Falls, ME 04254 (207) 897-6752 www.main-landdci.com

Contractors Advanced Fire Protection Services PO Box 81 Minot, ME 04258 (207) 783-3650 www.afps-me.com

Allen & Co.

150 East Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6001

ECI Materials

610 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-7500

610 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9000

6 Park Street PO Box 192 Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 (207) 576-7778

610 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8400 www.firewoodmaine.com

Jerry’s Carpentry and Painting 493 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 527-2552

MGA Cast Stone Inc. 7 Oxford Homes Lane Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-6034 www.mgacaststone.com

Murch, Inc. (Concrete) 1020 Norway Road Waterford, ME 04088 (207) 583-4093

Paris Kitchen & Design

217 Maine Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-2509 www.pariskitchenanddesign.com

Samuel D. Sessions, Inc. 98 Old Route 26 South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6596

www.tuscanyhallofmaine.com

Wilson Excavating, Inc. 444 Bisbee Town Road Waterford, ME 04088 (207) 583-4632

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Convenience Store DOE’s Inc.

183 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2575 On Facebook

Lake Store

14 Waterford Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6562 On Facebook

Mallard Mart

59 Paris Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-6050

Storekeepers

911 Station Road Hebron, ME 04238 (207) 966-2733 On Facebook

Dance Instruction ART Moves Dance Studio

13 Cottage Street, 3rd Floor Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5569 www.artmovesdance.com

The Ballroom

50 Main Street Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 583-6964 www.theballroomharrison.com

Education Boxberry School

301 Webber Brook Road Oxford, ME 04270 Mailing address: PO Box 2037, Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-9700 www.boxberryschool.org

Central Maine Community College

232 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9322 www.cmcc.edu

Hebron Academy

339 Paris Road Hebron, ME 04238 (207) 966-2100 www.hebronacademy.org

Oxford Hills Christian Academy 10 East Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-5970 www.ohca.me

Oxford Hills School District-SAD 17 1570 Main Street Suite 11 Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-8972 www.sad17.k12.me.us

Oxford School Age Child Care & Preschool 89 Pleasant Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-2406 www.oxfordsacc.org

University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center

17 Conservation Lane PO Box 188 Bryant Pond, ME 04219 (207) 665-2068 www.umaine.edu/bryantpond/

Electric Central Maine Power

83 Edison Drive Augusta, ME 04336 (800) 565-0121 www.cmpco.com

Flanders Electric 50 Beal Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6526

www.generatorsbyflanders.com

Fair Associations Oxford County Agricultural Society

68 Pottle Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 739-9411 www.oxfordcountyfair.com

Waterford World’s Fair Association

36 Green Road North Waterford, ME 04088 (207) 890-1097 www.waterfordworldsfair.org

Farm/Produce Allium Farm

1132 Main Street Sumner, ME 04292 (207) 632-0786 www.alliumfarm.com

C&C Farm Natural Meats

495 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 527-2096 www.maineccfarm.com

Harvest Moon Produce

11 Kittridge Road West Paris, ME 04289 (207) 674-5903 www.harvestmoonproduce.me

Jackson’s Sugar House and Vegetable Stand 50 Hebron Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-4613

http://harvesttomarket.com/ farmers-market/Oxford-HillsFood-Collaborative/local-farms/ Jacksons-Sugar-House-andVegetable-Stand

Old Squire’s Farm Market

495 Main Street Norway, ME 042678

www.oldsquiresfarmmarket.com

Pietree Orchard

803 Waterford Road Sweden, ME 04040 (207) 647-9419 www.pietreeorchards.com

Wrightstone Manor Farm 431 Greenwood Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 527-2351

Western Maine Community College Center (Part of the University of Maine System)

232 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 1-888-677-3377 www.learn.maine.edu/southparis/

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Fence Bancroft Fencing

23 Phillips Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8946 www.bancroftcontracting.com

Double T Fence

136 School House Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4300 www.doubletfence.com

Food & Dining 76 Pleasant Street Restaurant

76 Pleasant Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 744-9040 www.76pleasantstreet.com

Amato’s Sandwich Shop of Norway 30 Fair Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6194 www.amatos.com

Applebee’s

1591 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2176 www.appleamerican.com

Boomers

107 Norway Lake Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8434

Café Nomad

450 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2249 www.cafenomad.com

Cindy’s Sweets Bakery 423 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 373-8227

www.cindyssweetsbakery.com

Crosstone Restaurant and Conference Center Rte 26, 1132 South Main St Woodstock, ME 04219 (207) 674-2392

www.crosstonerestaurant.com

Cyndi’s Dockside Restaurant and Boathouse

723 Main Street Poland Spring, ME 04274 (207) 998-5008 www.dockside.me

Dunkin’ Donuts

467 Main St. & 1240 Main St Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-6044 www.dunkindonuts.com

Harvest Hill Farms

125 Pigeon Hill Road Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 (207) 998-3467 www.harvesthillfarms.com

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Oxford Grill

777 Casino Way Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-6700 www.oxfordcasino.com

Polly’s Variety

115 King Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-8254 www.pollysvariety.com

Rocket Ron’s Hot Dogs & More 486 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 240-7195

Subway

1600 Main Street Suite 1 Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-2717 www.subway.com

Tim Horton’s

60 Fair Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-1957 www.timhortons.com

57 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 744-0292 www.kfc.com

Valley View Orchard Pies

Maurice Restaurant

www.valleyvieworchardpies.com

109 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-2532 www.mauricerestaurant.com

McDonald’s

(Napoli Group, LLC)

118 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-7454 www.mcdonalds.com

Olde Mill Tavern

56 Main Street Harrison, ME 04040 (207)583-9077 www.oldemilltavern.com

212 Hebron Center Road Hebron, ME 04238 (207) 966-2630

Funeral Bolsters Monumental Works 1278 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-2673

Chandler Funeral Homes

45 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8402 www.chandlerfunerals.com

Garden Goodwin Nursery

961 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-2612 www.goodwinnursery.com

McLaughlin Garden & Homestead

97 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8820 www.mclaughlingarden.org

Young’s Greenhouse 643 High Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9427

www.theyoungsgreenhouse.com

Government Municipal Bethel Chamber of Commerce

8 Station Place Bethel, ME 04217 (207) 824-2282 www.bethelmaine.com

U.S. Senator Susan Collins

55 Lisbon Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 784-6969 www.collins.senate.gov

U.S. Senator Angus King

4 Gabriel Drive F1 Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 622-8292 www.king.senate.gov

Senator Jim Hamper

1023 King Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4586 www.maine.gov/legis/house/ homepage.htm

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Congressman Mike Michaud

179 Lisbon Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 782-3704 www.michaud.house.gov/

H. Sawin Millett, Jr.

37 Golden Guernsey Drive Waterford, ME 04088 (207) 583-4842

Maine Office of Tourism

59 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 (888) 624-6345 www.visitmaine.com

Maine State Chamber of Commerce 125 Community Dr. Ste. 101 Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 623-4568 www.mainechamber.org

Maine Department of Economic and Community Development 59 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 624-9800 www.maine.gov/decd

Oxford County Democratic Committee

PO Box 187 Greenwood, ME 04255 (207) 890-1609 www.oxforddems.org

Oxford County Republicans

PO Box 205 Greenwood, ME 04255 www.oxfordcountygop.org

Representative Tom Winsor

107 Thurston Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 527-2233 www.maine.gov/legis/house

River Valley Chamber of Commerce 34 River Street Rumford, ME 04276 (207) 364-3241 www.rivervalleychamber.com

Town of Mechanic Falls

108 Lewiston Street Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 (207) 345-2871 www.mechanicfalls.govoffice.com

Town of Norway

19 Danforth Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6651 www.norwaymaine.com

Town of Oxford

85 Pleasant Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4431 www.oxfordmaine.org

Town of Paris

33 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-2501 www.parismaine.org

Town of Poland

1231 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 (207) 998-4601 www.polandtownoffice.org

Grocery Hannaford

1603 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-2522 www.hannaford.com

Walmart

1240 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-0882 www.walmart.com

Hardware Aubuchon Hardware 138 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5072 www.hardwarestore.com

L.M. Longley & Son (Plumbing and Heating)

419 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8924

Health & Wellness Common Ground Counseling, LLC 235 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2644

Community Health & Counseling Services 24 Lewiston Road Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 (207) 345-9113 www.chcs-me.org

Curves-LRC

295 Lake Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2224 www.curves.com

Dave’s Sauna

20 Paris Hill Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-7409 On Facebook

Healthy Oxford Hills

159 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-6222 www.healthyoxfordhills.org

H.O.P.E (Healing of

Persons Exceptional) PO Box 276 South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 890-3673 www.hopehealing.org

Knopp Chiropractic Health Center

39 Paris Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2866 www.knoppchiropractic.com

Personal Touch Home Care, Inc.

6 Western Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-2700

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Posabilities

15 Tannery Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-0930 www.posabilities4u.com

Reliv

1 Chipman Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6715 www.tally.reliv.com

Richard Bader Physical Therapy 176 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5493 www.rbpt.com

Synergy Spa Skin Care & Massage 74 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 461-8742 www.synergyskincareand massage.com

Tri-County Mental Health

143 Pottle Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-7911 www.tcmhs.org

Heating Crooked River Heating, LLC

204 Upton Road Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 743-0911 www.crookedriverheating.com

Dead River Company 16 Charles Street South Paris, ME 04281 (800) 675-2233 www.deadriver.com

Everett Propane

1 Everett Road West Paris, ME 04289 (207) 674-2222 www.everettpropane.net

James Reid Heating

12 Brighton Hill Road Hebron, ME 04238 (207) 966-3974 www.jamesreidheating.com

Home Builders Boyce, J., Builders, Inc.

Turn Key Homes of Maine 698 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-6900

www.turnkeyhomesofmaine.com

10 Aldrich Avenue Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7051 www.grovergundrilling.com

Twin Town Homes, Inc.

Maine Machine Products Co.

5 Cushman Woods Drive Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7887

804 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4472 www.twintownhomes.com

Harlow Home Design Custom Home and Remodeling

Ward Cedar Log Homes at Wilderness Estates

190 Eddie Kahkonen Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-0673 www.harlowhomedesign.com

KBS Building Systems, Inc.

290 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 744-9053 www.kbsmodelcenter.com

RJF Keiser Industries, LLC

56 Mechanic Falls Road Oxford, ME 04270 888-333-1748 www.keisermaine.com

Palmer Development Alternative Modular Homes 470 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4800

www.alternativemodularhome.com

Schiavi Enterprises 985 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-7747

Schiavi Home Builders 754 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (877) 209-8414 www.schiavihomes.com

Grover Gundrilling, Inc.

94 Hemingway Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2721

www.wardcedarloghomes.com

Hospitals Urgent Care Central Maine Medical Center

300 Main Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 795-0111 www.cmmc.org

Concentra

176 Main Street Suite 2 Norway, ME 04268 (207)743-7399 www.concentra.com

Stephens Memorial Hospital 181 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5933 www.wmhcc.org

Industry & Machinery Arcast Inc.

264 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-9638 www.arcastinc.com

79 Prospect Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6344 www.mmpco.com

Infants & Children Community Child Care Center 16 Paris Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-0368

Insurance Goodwin’s Insurance, Inc. 38 Paris Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8963

www.goodwinsinsurance.com

Infinger Insurance

2 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6554 www.infingerinsurance.com

MetLife Auto & Home 43 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-6063 www.hamlin.metlife.com

National Worksite Benefit Group

47 Water Street, Suite 102 Hallowell, ME 04347 (207) 623-1110 www.nwbgroup.com

R.D. Johnson Insurance Agency

76 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2001 www.johnsoninsurance.me

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MEMBER DIRECTORY United Insurance

14 Main Street Bethel, ME 04217 (207) 364-3766 www.unitedinsurance.net

Varney Agency

8 Charles Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-7551 www.varneyagency.com

WJ Wheeler Insurance Agency 15 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8927 www.wjwheeler.com

Landscaping Tree Services Durgin’s Lawn & Landscape

243 Pleasant Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-9022 www.durginslawnandlandscape.com

Goodwin Nursery

961 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-2612 www.goodwinnursery.com

M.E.R Lawn Care & Plowing 503 Pleasant Street Norway, ME 04268

35+ years serving Oxford County

(207) 743-3873

Oxford Hills Landscaping & Bobcat Services

85 High Street West Paris, ME 04289 (207) 890-5450

Rice Tree Service 17 Dalton Drive Waterford, ME 04088 PO Box 40 (207) 583-2474

Richardson Landscape Service

Legal

104 Station Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 890-0555 www.richardsonlandscape service.com

Hanley & Associates

Stonewall & Repair

Oxford Hills Law

52 High Street Buckfield, ME 04220 (207) 336-3636

Wood’s Lawn Company

37 Roberts Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7530 On Facebook

Land Consulting Surveying Casalinova Development Group 248 King Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-8787 www.casdg.com

Lost Corner Land Surveying

22 Cherry Drive Norway, ME 04268 (207) 749-4630 www.lostcornersurvey.com

Main-Land Development Consultants Inc.

42 Church Street Livermore Falls, ME 04254 (207) 897-6752 www.main-landdci.com

Laundry Services Betty’s Laundry

142 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-5581

43 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-4297 www.hanleylaw.net

197 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-7753 www.oxfordhillslaw.com

Library/Historical Society Hamlin Memorial Library

16 Hannibal Hamlin Drive South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-2980 www.hamlin.lib.me.us

Discover Maine Magazine

10 Exchange Street, Ste 208 Portland, ME 04101 (800) 753-8684 www.discovermainemagazine.com

JW Publishing

PO Box 354 Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 671-7595

Lewiston Sun Journal 104 Park St. Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 784-5411 www.sunjournal.com

Norway-Paris Community TV

9 Marston Street Unit A Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7859 www.npctv11.org

Norway Library/ Non-Profit Partners

Turner Publishing

Paris Public Library

West Coast Maine Magazine

258 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5309 www.norway.lib.me.us

37 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6994 www.paris.lib.me.us

Maine-Made Jewelry Lively Accents

310 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-0360 www.livelyaccents.com

Media & Communications Advertiser Democrat

5 Fern Street Turner, ME 04282 (207) 225-2076 www.turnerpublishing.net

272 Pikes Hill Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8616 www.westcoastmaine.com

Williams Broadcasting 431 Greenwood Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 527-2000 www.williamsbroadcasting.net

WOXO 92.7 & WKTQ 1450 Gleason Radio Group 243 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5911 www.woxo.com

1 Pikes Hill Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7011

www.advertiserdemocrat.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Medical & Dental Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 20 Paris Street Norway, ME 04268 (800) 482-7412 www.ahch.org

Beltone Hearing Aid Center 29 Main Street, Suite 2 Norway, ME 04268 (888) 484-3611 www.beltonene.com

Coughs-N-Sniffles Clinic

4 Market Square Suite 1 South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2873 www.coughsnsniffles.com

Crossway Family Dental

10 Market Square Suite 3 South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8701

Dr. Larry Farmer Optometrist 39 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7751

Healthy for Life Wellness Center 9 Marston Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2767

Oxford Hills Dental Associates

232 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8002 www.oxfordhillsdental.com

Paving A & W Paving Co. Inc. 501 Elm Hill Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207)743-6615

D.R. Fournier Inc. 1435 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-9100

Pine Tree Paving 114 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2890

Pets & Animals Kanine Kare

179 Main Street Suite 6 South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2350 www.thekaninekare.com

Norway Veterinary Hospital

10 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6384 www.norwayvethospital.com

Oxford Hills Veterinary Hospital 136 Western Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9271 www.oxfordhillsvet.com

Oxford Networks

Personal In-Home Services

491 Lisbon Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (800) 520-9911 www.oxfordnetworks.com

Lend-A-Hand

U.S. Cellular

(207) 890-5207

130 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 744-0240 www.uscellular.com

Photographer Photography

by Trish Logan

66 Paris Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2805 www.trishlogan.com

Plumbing Actnow Rapid Rooter 1559 Main Street Sumner, ME 04292 (207) 713-6363

www.plumbing-in-maine.com

L.M. Longley & Son

Serving the NorwaySouth Paris area

Real Estate Property Management Bearfoot Realty LLC 698 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-6060 www.bearfootrealty.com

Bisco Properties

229 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5638 www.biscoproperties.com

Biz Realty

158 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9303 www.bizrealty.net

419 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8924

Responsible Pet Care 132 Waterford Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8679 www.rpc.petfinder.com

Phone Services Amcomm Wireless

243 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2665 www.amcommwireless.com

FairPoint Communications 1 Davis Farm Road Portland, ME 04103 (207) 716-6016 www.fairpoint.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Cullinan Realty Management Company

6 Western Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6101 www.cullinanrealty.com

Evco, Inc.

610 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9000

Keller Williams Realty Helen Robillard & Company 50 Sewall St. Second Floor Portland, ME 04102 (207) 743-1193 www.helenrobillard.com

Kennison Real Estate, Inc. 1560 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-8207

www.kennisonrealestateinc.com

Oxford Hills Realty 478 Harrison Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6766

Oxford Property Management

163 Park St. South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-6111

Paris Cape Realty

20 High Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6111 www.pariscaperealty.com

Speedway, Inc. 2 Madison Avenue Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-7961

Village Square Realty 82 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-2338 www.villagesquarerealty.net

Western Hills Property Group

1 Alcott Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2008 www.westernmainerentals.com

Rental Equipment Rent It

1097 Center Street Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 784-5438 www.urentit.com

Retail/Shopping Aaron’s Sales and Lease

1290 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-9960 www.aarons.com

Agren Appliance

313 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-0601 www.agrenappliance.com

Bolster’s Decorating, Inc.

9 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9202 www.bolstersdecorating.com

Books N Things 430 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-6200 www.bntnorway.com

Buy the Fire

712 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-9930 www.buythefire.com

Call of the Wild RV

Dave’s Small Engine Repair 910 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-2600

www.davessmallenginerepairllc.com

Eco-Enterprises Corp (Diapershops.com)

39 Western Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 (877) 834-2737 www.diapershops.com

Goin’ Postal

231 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 744-0099 www.goinpostal.com

848 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4410 www.callofthewildrv.com

Golden Mountain Outfitters

Candle Place

www.goldenmountainoutfitters.com

1447 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-8149

Colby’s Arctic Cat 202 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-0886 www.colbyscat.com

Creaser Jewelers

145 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 744-0290 www.creaserjewelers.com

33 Fair Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6788

Green Machine Bike Shop

329 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2324 greenmachinebikeshop.com

Hannaford

1603 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-2522 www.hannaford.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Hill Top Pools & Spas

255 Bethel Road West Paris, ME 04289 (207) 674-3060 www.hilltoppoolsandspas.com

Hungry Hollow Country Store

28 Bethel Road West Paris, ME 04289 (207) 674-3012

JEM Motorsports

166 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2985 www.jemmotorsports.com

Lake Region Awards/ Curiosity Sales 31 Green Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7799 www.themainestore.com

Littlefield’s Flowers & Gifts

217 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6301 littlefieldsflowersgifts.com

Maine Bookhouse

1545 Main Street, Route 26 Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-9300 www.themainebookhouse.com

Maine-ly Action Sports 596 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-8811 www.maine-lyaction.com

Mason Antler Design

4 Curtis Hill Road West Paris, ME 04289 (207) 674-3694 www.masonantlerdesign.com

Neokraft Signs, Inc. 686 Main Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 782-9654 www.neokraft.com

New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.

Walmart

Paricon, LLC

Woodman’s Sporting Goods

19 Industrial Way Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-9022 www.newbalance.com

52 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-6896 www.pariconsleds.com

Paris Farmers Union 227 Main Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8960 www.parisfarmersunion.net

Pat’s Hot Tubs & Pools 734 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4859

www.patshottubsandpools.com

Perfect Stitch Embroidery

191 Park Street South Paris, 04281 (207) 743- 2830 www.perfectstitchemb.com

R.E. Lowell Lumber Inc. 132 North Hill Road Buckfield, ME 04220 (207) 336-2901 www.lowelllumber.com

TriDelA Craft Supply Store 3 Harrison Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 692-6498 On Facebook

Twin Town Glass 102 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6478

Walgreens

53 Paris Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 744-0712 www.walgreens.com

1240 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-0882 www.walmart.com

427 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6602

Satellite TV Arsenault’s Satellite and TV, Inc. 29 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6926

www.arsenaultssatellitetv.com

Self-Storage Great Scott! Storage 1262 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-2913

Septic Dyer Septic Service & Excavation 722 Norway Road Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 583-4546

Small Engine Repair & Equipment Dave’s Small Engine Repair 910 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-2600

www.davessmallenginerepairllc.com

Snow Removal Plowing D.R. Fournier Inc. 1435 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743-9100

Durgin’s Lawn & Landscape

243 Pleasant Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-9022 www.durginslawnandlandscape.com

M.E.R Lawn Care & Plowing 503 Pleasant Street Norway, ME 04268

35+ years serving Oxford Cty.

(207) 743-3873

Richardson Landscape Service 104 Station Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 890-0555 www.richardsonlandscape service.com

Thompson & Son Plowing 588 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-0048 On Facebook

Wood’s Lawn Company

37 Roberts Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-7530 On Facebook

Social Services Community Concepts 17-19 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-7716

www.community-concepts.org

Progress Center 35 Cottage Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8049

www.progresscentermaine.org

Sexual Assault Preventation & Response Services 1 East Main St., Ste 2 South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9777 www.sapars.org

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MEMBER DIRECTORY SeniorsPlus

8 Falcon Road Lewiston, ME 04243 (207) 795-4010 www.seniorsplus.org

Sound & Lighting Engineering Oxford Hills Entertainment Maine PO Box 721 Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-9777 or (207) 743-7915

www.oxfordhillsentertainment.com

Sports & Recreation Boghooters Snowmobile Club

Austin Road Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 www.facebook.com/ boghooters.snowmobileclub

Call of the Wild RV 848 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4410 www.callofthewildrv.com

Carter’s Farm & X-C Ski Center 420 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4848 www.cartersxcski.com

Colby’s Arctic Cat 202 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-0886 www.colbyscat.com

Crazy Horse Racing Parts & Engines 19 James Road South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2442

www.crazyhorseracingparts.com

Green Machine Bike Shop

Oxford Plains Snow Tubing

www.greenmachinebikeshop.com

www.oxfordplainssnowtubing.com

Gymnastics Plus

Oxford Plains Speedway

329 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 739-2324

9 Park Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4111

www.gymnasticsplusmaine.com

Hobbs Lucky Lanes 108 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-9863 On Facebook

JEM Motorsports

166 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 739-2985 www.jemmotorsports.com

Maine-ly Action Sports 596 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-8811 www.maine-lyaction.com

Mt. Abram Resort 308 Howe Hill Road Greenwood, ME 04255 (207) 875-5000 www.skimtabram.com

Norway Country Club 310 Waterford Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-9840

www.norwaycountryclub.com

Oxford Casino

777 Casino Way PO Box 777 Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-6700 www.oxfordcasino.com

Oxford Plains Fun Park

888 Main Street (Route 26) Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-8330 www.oxfordplainsfunpark.com

339 Main Street (Route 26) Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-2454

877 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-8865 www.oxfordplains.com

Poland Spring Preservation Park

37 Preservation Way Poland Spring, ME 04274 (207) 998-4142 www.polandspringps.org

T.L.E., LLC/ Robinson’s Marina 293 King Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 754-0100

Shawnee Peak

119 Mountain Road Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-8444 www.shawneepeak.com

Streaked Mountain Archery 102 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 200-8718

White’s Marina

93 Lake Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5586 www.whitesmarina.com

Woodman’s Sporting Goods 427 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-6602

X-tra Mile ATV Club

33 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-3870 www.thex-tramileatvclub.com

Tanning Ocean Breeze Tanning Salon

1 East Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-3876 On Facebook

Tent/Event Rental Supplies Affordable Events LLC 21 Plains Road Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 514-7672

www.maineweddingtents.com

Thrift Shop Alpha and Omega

527 Park Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 515-3000 www.alphaomegamin.com

Trash Removal Recycling ABC Rubbish, Inc. 715 Waterford Road Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-5417

Oxford County Recycling

39 Brown Street Norway, ME 04268 (207) 743-8499 oxfordcountyrecycling.com

Transportation NEPW Logistics

164 Pine Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8158 www.nepw.com

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