Railroad plan involved riots, hostages

NORWAY — On Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Norway Historical Society, Peter Hammond will present a program titled “Trouble on the Oxford Central Railroad Line; A Plan Goes Bad.”

In this program Hammond will describe the plans for the proposed railroad line which was to connect Norway to the western areas such as Stoneham and Lovell. The history of this railroad project includes riots and hostage taking – you won’t want to miss this exciting program describing a very intriguing part of Norway’s history.

Hammond is a past president of the Norway Historical Society and currently volunteers at the society.

As always light refreshments will be served after the program. The Norway Historical Society is at 471 Main St. For more information visit norwayhistoricalsociety.org or call 743-7377.

Lewiston Bridge Club winners

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Sept. 9 were as follows: first, Mary Trafton and Luke Merry; second, Dick Allen and Richard Balian; third, Nancy Lindgren and Larry Fortier; fourth, Priscilla Rooth and Hazel Glazier; first in B, Priscilla Rooth and Hazel Glazier; second, Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer.

Winners on Sept. 10 were: first, Kathy Burden and Mary Trafton; second, Fred Letourneau and David Lock; third, Jeanine Kivus and Patricia Quinn; fourth, Nancy Farmer and Mike True; first in B, Kathy Burden and Mary Trafton; second, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors Room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. A partner is always guaranteed and all bridge players are welcomed. Call Rosemarie Goodwin at 754-1431 for more information.

Neighborly Seniors monthly meeting

PERU — The Neighborly Seniors will hold the monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the old Peru School.

Sign-up sheets will be available for Fryeburg Fair on Oct. 1 and the Christmas Show at Indian Head Resort on Dec. 8. The $10 for the bus trip to the fair is due at this meeting.

The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone 48 and older may join. Call Connie at 364-4189 for more information.

Program: Letters from Parson boys

PARIS — Members and friends of the Paris Cape Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, for their monthly meeting, which will be held at the society museum.

After a brief business meeting Jeffrey Parsons will present a program titled, “The Parsons Boys Go West; Letters Home to Norway and South Paris from Joel and Isaac Parsons 1828-1864.”

Jeff and Mary Parsons have discovered a number of old letters describing family life at home and in other places which they will share.

The program, which is open to the public, will be followed by refreshments.

Meetings start for Arts, Crafts Assoc.

FARMINGTON — The first fall meeting of the Franklin County Arts and Crafts Association will be held Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the University of Maine at Farmington North Dining Hall.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 with registration for the Dec. 7 crafts fair, followed by a business session at 7.

Following meetings will be held Oct. 22 and Nov. 19 at the same location and time.

Featuring personally created arts and crafts items made by individuals in the area, the fair will be held at the UMF Student Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 778-3943 or 778-2791.