The last winter I spent in New Mexico, I walked to the river every morning in the pre-dawn hour. No matter how much the wind would howl later on, at this time of the day, nothing stirred besides the birds. Because I traveled the same path every morning, circling round one wetland I would find […]
2022
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Norway Historical Society/Standing Orders and First Churches
At the time people were beginning to clear land and build homes in what would become the Town of Norway, we must remember that Maine was not yet a state and was governed by the laws of Massachusetts. When a town reached a specified number of residents, certain requirements came into play. Preaching was one […]
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Movie Review/’The Lost City’
“The Lost City” is the kind of movie that looks like it was a lot more fun for the actors to film than it is for the audience to watch. Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum got to spend time in each other’s company, goofing around in a comedy in the jungle that was probably closer […]
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Western Maine Art Group Events
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group presents a solo exhibition of works “Observation, Perception, Imagination!” by Center Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell. In addition, the group’s Main Street Gallery presents artwork from member artists on the theme “Reflections.” Opening receptions will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 6 at the […]
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First female CEO at Wheelers
AREA — At Wheelers Insurance, there are lots of changes coming this way as a team of twelve navigates a 155-year-old business. Wheelers was once family-owned and is now completely employee-owned. To add to this, recently in December 2021, Wheelers made a few role changes. Mike Newsom, the former CEO of Wheelers, has now […]
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UMaine offers summer institute for educators
STATE — UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development, in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education, will host the first University of Maine Educators Institute this summer. “Supporting Emotional and Behavioral Well-Being in School Communities: From Surviving to Thriving” will be a virtual event from June 22–23. This new UMaine Summer University program will […]
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State museum wants to hear from you
AREA — Norway Memorial Library will host a virtual discussion as part of the Maine State Museum’s Listening Tour. The museum wants to learn what the people of Maine care about and what they’d like to see in the museum. No prior knowledge or experience with the museum is necessary. Responses will inform the museum’s […]
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Scholarships available to women pursuing science, engineering degrees
STATE — Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university. There is […]
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RPC launches calendar photo contest
AREA — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is pleased to announce our pet-themed 2023 calendar photo contest, the proceeds from which will support the homeless pets in our care. The contest is open to everyone; your photo entry does not have to be of a pet adopted from Responsible Pet Care – we love […]
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First female CEO take on Wheelers Insurance
AREA — At Wheelers Insurance, there are lots of changes coming this way as a team of twelve navigates a 155-year-old business. Wheelers was once family-owned and is now completely employee-owned. To add to this, recently in December 2021, Wheelers made a few role changes. Mike Newsom, the former CEO of Wheelers, has now passed […]