By Staff report NORWAY — A.M. Sheehan, editor of the Advertiser-Democrat, has been appointed the managing editor for all of Sun Media Group’s Western Maine weekly newspapers. Sheehan, who was named Maine Journalist of the Year by the Maine Press Association in 2012, is an award-winning journalist whose work earned the weekly Norway newspaper a […]
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Veterans’ sacrifices remembered in Jay and Livermore Falls
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor JAY — Jay and Livermore Falls residents lined the streets Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. “Our purpose here today is to commemorate the sacrifice of the men and women who have lost their lives in the service of our country,” said Rep. Tina Riley, D-Jay, the […]
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Livermore Falls History Night showcases town’s heritage
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor LIVERMORE FALLS — Visitors will be taking a trip back in time at History Night in Livermore Falls on Friday from 4-8 p.m. “A lot of people look forward to it, from kids to older people,” said History Night co-founder Kenny Jacques. “It’s kind of like a rite of spring […]
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Tri-Town Memorial Day schedule
TRI-TOWN — “Honoring Our Veterans” is the theme of the Memorial Day parade that will step off at 10 a.m., Monday, May 28. Parade line-up begins at the Memco Parking Lot, 102 Main St., Jay. All Veterans, young and old, are invited to step in and march along the parade route. Several services will be […]
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First Annual Blessing of the Bikes, Special Olympics Ride held in Jay
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — Local bikers are doing good things for their community. This was showcased on Saturday when the 1st Annual Blessing of the Bikes and Special Olympics Ride was held. Between 25 and 30 bikes were parked in the lot in back of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Saturday […]
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Christmas spirit abounds on Main Street in Norway
NORWAY — Did you know, the Matolcsy Art Center and the Norway Historical Society have many gift possibilities for sale each Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. During Norway’s Holiday Nights, Magic on Main Street? Stop by the art center (across from the Unitarian Church) and the historical society (side entrtance) and see for yourself! The […]
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We’re looking for Unsung Heroes in the Oxford Hills
OXFORD HILLS — If you know someone who volunteers in your community, please take a moment to complete the nomination form and tell us more about this special person. Perhaps you know someone who visits shut-ins or residents at area nursing homes. Maybe someone who reads to children, or runs errands for those who can’t. How […]
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25 years and still growing strong: Norway Community Free Lunch
NORWAY — For the past 25 years, the Oxford Hills Area Association of Churches has sponsored the weekly Norway Community Free Lunch and those who have volunteered and/or participated in the program are invited to the anniversary celebration this weekend. The celebration is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at the First Universalist […]
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Paris woman provides art, spiritual care to orphans in Ecuador
PARIS — Maybe the stars aligned or there was some higher power at work, but either way the Rev. Sarah Shepley believes her recent mission trip to bring art to orphans in Ecuador was the convergence of her passions. Shepley of Paris is a full-time artist and was ordained as an interfaith minister in 2011. She […]