NORWAY — Helen Heath was born 95 years ago, the child of Toivo and Edla Tamlander, grew up in Greenwood City, and has lived in Norway for 75 years. Heath and her late husband raised four children, and have six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Little did anyone know that Heath would have such […]
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Supper Tuesday, July 20: A public supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the North Waterford Church (Route 35, opposite Melby’s Eatery). The supper will be held on a drive-through basis, and will feature baked barbecue chicken, corn on the cob, cole slaw, cornbread, and strawberry shortcake for dessert…all for $10. Everyone […]
Mayberrys to perform at Norway Center Church
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church welcomes the music ministry of Don and Judy Mayberry on Sunday, July 18 at 10 a.m. The Mayberrys combine word and song to lift up the beautiful spiritual aspect of everyday life. Drawing primarily from their own songs in the folk/Americana style, and infused with the gospel message, they have […]
Am. Leg. Auxiliary to host supper
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, July 24, the American Legion Auxiliary Ring McKeen Unit 151 will host a public supper. You may eat in or take out. Location of the Legion Hall is Church Street in West Paris. Please contact Dorene at 207-674-2346 to reserve a meal. The Auxiliary is asking for a $10 donation […]
Advent Christian Camp to hold 132nd annual encampment
MECHANIC FALLS — The 132nd annual camp meeting of The Advent Christian Camp Meeting Association will be held July 18 to 25 at the grounds on Route 121. Organized in 1889, the association’s mission is to preach and teach the Christian doctrine of forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus and His promise of eternal […]
Otisfield Historical Society kicks season off July 11
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society invites you to come and celebrate our 40th anniversary with us this year. Our first program of the summer will be a two part event on July 11. Enjoy our traditional homemade Strawberry Shortcake with handpicked strawberries, homemade whipped cream and biscuits. We have changed our venue this […]
Norway Center Church services
NORWAY — The Norway Center Church begins its summer season on Sunday July 11 and welcomes guest minister Reverend Scott Campbell. Church services begin at 10 a.m. Reverend Campbell is a retired United Methodist pastor living on Paris Hill with his wife and two grandsons. He served churches in Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium, and Harvard Square, in […]
Summer reading program at Norway library
NORWAY — There are two parts to our summer reading program: Children through age 12 may sign up for the reading portion in the Children’s Room. For registration they will get a book bag, a collectible badge, a lanyard for collecting reading badges, and a voucher for a ticket to a Portland Sea Dogs baseball […]
Marshall Pond paddle with Western Foothills Land Trust
NORWAY — Marshall Pond in Hebron is dotted with rock outcroppings and tiny islands, top heavy with tall pines. Only a few rustic camps are hidden in the trees along its shore. On June 26, ten kayakers gathered there under the friendly leadership of the Western Foothills Land Trust (WFLT) to paddle across the pond […]