Bethel’s wastewater treatment plan delays could cost the town 5M to correct faulty infrastructure
January 2023
List presents resiliency grant opportunity to Hanover select board
Hanover select board members talk about a resiliency grant and more
Energy Matters: Solar and farming – yes, they’re dating!
There is a new, budding romance on the Energy Transition horizon – one between photovoltaics (solar panels) and agriculture (both crops and livestock). It’s further along in some other countries than in the U.S. – some foreign “Agri-voltaic” couples appear to be well on their way to a long-term commitment that could soon bear abundant […]
SeniorsPlus February class offerings
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in February. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call 207-795-4010 or visit seniorsplus.org. SeniorsPlus is pleased […]
Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year
STATE — Nominations are now open for the 2023 County Teachers of the Year and 2024 State Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. “Maine’s Teacher of the Year Program is unique,” said Maine Education […]
Oxford County educators eligible for UMaine scholarship
COUNTY — The University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development has opened a new round of applications for the Susan Hathaway Glines Scholarship for educators who live and work in Oxford County and are interested in pursuing graduate studies. Established in 2019 with a generous donation to the University of Maine Foundation, the […]
Norway Town Hall News
There is still time to enter ‘Fight the Winter Blues Bingo’ or sign up for ‘Mystery Date with a Book’ at the Norway Memorial Library. For more information, go to https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/. If you prefer more active recreation, visit https://www.wfltmaine.org/ for Nordic Skiing Clinics, Biathlon Clinic and Race, Skijor Clinic and Race, and signups and information […]
New exhibit by Carolyn B. Reedy
NORWAY — Visitors to Norway Memorial Library may view a memorial art exhibit on the reference room walls. “Landscapes-Far and Near” features eighteen watercolor, oil, and pastel paintings by Carolyn B. Reedy. Carolyn, who passed away in 2021, was the mother of Cynthia Reedy, Norway Memorial Library Trustees President. Born in Boston on December 11, […]
Do you have room in your heart?
My name is Jazz, I came from a shelter in NY where my owner surrendered me after 10 years together. That transition was very hard on me; I was angry that I was no longer with my human in the home I always knew. Because of my behavior, I was placed on NYC’s shelter emergency […]
What I’ve learned
In the gymnasium of one of our local schools, there hangs a sign that says, “Have a dream. Make a plan. Do the work.” Mozart was a genius. He achieved greatness, not because music effortlessly poured out of him, but because he–perhaps more than any other composer–was willing to “do the work.” There is a […]