OXFORD – Richard A. Bennett (R-Oxford) has announced his candidacy for the Maine Senate in District 19. A former President of the State Senate, Rick Bennett served western Maine in the Legislature from 1996-2004 (Senate) and 1990-1994 (House). “My mission is to restore Common Sense and Common Ground to Maine politics,” said Mr. Bennett. “We […]

PARIS — Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19 of Stoneham met on August 27,at the home of Barbara Robinson on Paris Hill. There were six members present including the newest member from Mystic, CT, by way of technology. Installation of officers was held. It was noted that the Tent has received two certificates for continued support […]

NORWAY — Nothing could be more exciting than watching people read for money! The Friends of Norway Memorial Library’s Board of Directors will hold an old-fashioned read-a-thon on Sunday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as a fall fundraiser. In a typical year, the Friends of Norway Memorial Library raise a large portion […]

To the Editor: The Norway Police Department K9 Team wishes to thank the anonymous donor for the $1,500 it received for the K9 Program. The program was set up to be self-sustaining thru donations and drug forfeitures. So far this year the K9 Team has been deployed 35 times; eight to assist other agencies; 25 […]

WATERVILLE — U.S. Cellular customers in the greater Waterville area are now able to access the company’s 5G network. This initial deployment covers parts of Rumford, Skowhegan, Belgrade, Wilton, and Strong. Other towns with access to 5G in Maine include, Belfast, Bradford, Chase Mills, Frankfort, Gardiner, Greene, Harmony, Hartland, Litchfield, Monmouth, Norway, Togus, Verona Island, […]

NORWAY — There will be a ticket auction Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Norway Grange #45, 15 Whitman Street, Norway. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Auction starts at 5:00 p.m. outside on the lawn! Bring your own lawn chairs. Many items, 50/50, dollar table and much more. Mask required inside the building and social distancing […]

NORWAY — Parishioners and Fr. Ed Clifford, pastor of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Norway, were looking for a way to honor their parish’s patron saint while encouraging joy-filled service to those in need of mercy. “I don’t remember who suggested collecting new white socks for the homeless, but the Social Justice and Peace […]

NORWAY — Below is a list of September events will be offered virtually through Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. Please visit www.crcofwm.org/virtual-weekly-wellness-programs.html NEW! Virtual Functional Fitness Class for Seniors: Every Friday – 9-10 a.m. Come try a class offered by Erin Girzone, owner of Good Health is a Habit and find out how good […]

LOVELL — There will be a take-out Harvest Supper at Lovell United Church of Christ on Saturday, September 12 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Please PRE-ORDER by calling Elsa at 928-3100. There will be corned beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, turnip, bread and apple or pumpkin pie on the menu. […]