NORWAY — Restoration of the historic 1828 belfry on the First Universalist Church in downtown Norway is getting underway. Joan Beal, chairwoman of the Save the Belfry Committee, said the Berwick-based Preservation Timber Framing Inc., which specializes in historic timber framing projects, is the contractor. “Two hundred years of continuous use have taken a toll and […]
January 2019
Posted inNews, sj-web, The Bethel Citizen
Maine Tourmaline Necklace worn by governor for the first time
BETHEL —”The Maine Tourmaline Necklace,” crafted with Oxford County gems in the 1970s by Bethel native Addison Saunders, has been worn over the years by the first ladies of Maine, often at inaugural events. On Jan. 3, it was worn for the first time by a governor. Janet Mills, the first female governor of Maine, wore […]
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Cancer survivor speaks to give hope
LEWISTON — The tumor in Eagle Farrington’s throat had grown so large that his doctor didn’t know how he was still breathing. Biopsies had not been helpful, but certain things were clear: The tumor was large, it was growing and it was taking over Farrington’s voice box. To save his life, doctors told him, they’d […]
Posted inPolitics
Augusta gun show attendees fire back at proposed firearm legislation
Enthusiasts, advocacy groups and vendors balked at proposed changes while attending Saturday’s show at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
Outdoors in Maine: Judy Camuso seems like a good choice as IF&W commissioner
Maine’s first female governor, Janet Mills, picked Judy Camuso to replace Chandler Woodcock as our new commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. If confirmed by the state legislature, Camuso will be IF&W’s first female commissioner. Before her gubernatorial appointment, the 48-year old Camuso served as IF&W’s director of wildlife. In terms […]
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
On Skiing: Knowledge is the key to staying safe on the slopes
I received an email about National Ski Safety Week and naturally checked it out. I learned that it now encompasses the entire month of January. With 20 years of ski patrolling on my resume, I obviously have some knowledge and thoughts on this topic, and I have written on it in these pages. As much […]
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Tractor-trailer, guardrail damaged in Sidney crash
No injuries were reported Saturday morning after a 38-year-old driver fell asleep at the wheel and veered off Interstate 95’s northbound lanes.
Posted inBusiness
Manchester’s Clark Marine focuses on service to boating community
The 60-year-old operation has been named the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s small business of the year.
Posted inOxford Hills
Massachusetts man charged with stealing handgun, rifle from state trooper in Norway
The 23-year-old is accused of taking the firearms from the trooper’s cruiser last June.
Posted inMaine
Green Beret who graduated from Bowdoin College is killed in suicide bombing in Syria
Jonathan R. Farmer, 37, a 2003 graduate of Bowdoin College, was among 16 people who died in the blast in Manbij in northern Syria.