Store history detailed

HEBRON — Muriel Cummings Randal of Falmouth Foreside recently briefed the Hebron Historical Society on her family ties to Hebron and the present day “The Storekeepers” business.

With roots in the Marshal and Cummings family ancestries in Hebron she detailed with photos their homesteads and family relationships. In 1923 her parents bought the Hebron General Store from the East Hebron Farmers Union. Though the exact date of the store’s origin is unknown, records show that it was sold by Alonzo Wood in 1880 to Fred Packard.

County Democrats finish campaign

NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats will wind up the campaign season with two suppers on Friday, October 26 in Norway and Thursday, November 1 in Rumford.

The Norway supper will be held at the Second Congregational Church at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a menu of ham, mac and cheese, salads and dessert prepared by the church volunteers.

Hebron Historical announces hours

HEBRON — Hebron Historical Society recently held a Grand Opening open house at its new home at 358 Paris Road. The facility will now be open to the public on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

A team of members has organized the society’s archives and welcomes citizens wishing to tour the facility or to research history and genealogy of the Hebron area and its earlier citizens and families. For further information call 966-2177.

History of clock and bell planned

PARIS — On October 18, the Paris Cape Historical Society members and friends will hold their monthly meeting at the First Baptist Church on Paris Hill at 7 p.m.

There will be no business meeting or refreshments. Instead, Donald Adamson, the keeper of the clock and Revere bell will present a video and narration of the history, maintenance and operation of the clock and bell.

The video was made by Sidney Gordon, an expert in the field of photography and old pictures. This is a program not to be missed.