Residents complete weeklong service trip

STANDISH — In January during winter break, 21 faculty, students and family members from Saint Joseph's College of Maine completed a week-long service trip to Guatemala sponsored by the college. In cooperation with Partners in Development of Ipswich, MA, three faculty members and a 17-member student team helped to construct a medical clinic in the tiny village of Concepcion. Members of the group also cleared land for a new community park and volunteered in a local school.

MaineHealth at SMH offers exercise sampler

NORWAY — There is still time to sign up. The MaineHealth Learning Resource Center at Stephens Memorial Hospital (SMH) is offering a “A Strength and Cardio Exercise Sampler” Class on Saturdays, from February 5 – March 12, from 10-11 a.m. The program will be held at the Personal Best Health Club at 141 Western Ave. in South Paris. Cost is $55 per person and scholarships are available.

Red Cross to hold blood drives

LOCAL — The American Red Cross will be holding local public blood drives on the following days and locations:

February 2 - American Legion on 26 Casco Road in Naples, from 1 to 6 p.m.

February 7 - Bridgton Hospital on South High Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

February 16 - United Parish Congregational Church on 77 Main Street in Harrison, from 1 to 6 p.m.

February 22 - Hosanna Church of God on 109 Schoolhouse Road in Oxford, from 2 to 7 p.m.

Oakhurst Dairy makes grant commitment to area schools

PORTLAND — Maine's Oakhurst Dairy will continue its support of New England kids by funding "Living Natural Goodness" School Grants to area schools. The grants - totaling $10,000 - will be awarded to schools participating in Fuel Up to Play 60, a program launched by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, in collaboration with the USDA.