LEWISTON — Since the beginning of its affiliate in 1987, Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity has gone through many cycles, as time passed and the people involved changed. AHFH has just entered a new phase, with a great need. To ensure that Habitat can successfully support the members and families of Androscoggin and Oxford counties, new […]
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Leland E. Weeks Jr.
PORTLAND — Leland E. Weeks Jr., 82, of Raymond, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Maine Medical Center from complications from a fall. Lee continued to lead a full life even in his later years and was so courageous with his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lee was born in Lewiston in 1930, the son of Leland […]
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Oxford Hills woman who defrauded MaineCare released to supervised confinement
NORWAY — A former Harrison woman sentenced to three and a half years in prison in May 2011 for defrauding the MaineCare program of millions of dollars was released last month into “supervised community confinement.” Dawn Solomon, 44, reportedly is living in Norway. Charged in 2010 with theft by deception, she pleaded guilty to defrauding […]
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Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop plans move
NORWAY — The board of Alpha & Omega Ministries Inc., a nonprofit, interdenominational ministry, recently signed a lease on a piece of property with option to buy. The property has a large two-bay garage needing major alterations before it is usable. The new property is five miles north on Route 26 from its current location […]
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Mary F. Robinson
SOUTH PARIS — Mary F. Robinson, 92, of Sumner, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Market Square Health Care Center. She was born in Woodstock, Oct. 15, 1920, the daughter of John W. and Hazel Bacon Estes. She married Perley C. Robinson in 1939. She started working in 1954 at the local shoe shops. Later she […]
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Norway church offers free Christmas concert
NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, UCC, will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9. It will feature carols, English hand bells, secular and sacred choral music. Members of the children’s theater group will also perform with the adult choir. Free tickets are available at Books N Things on Main […]
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Santa, Mrs. Claus visit on Nov. 30
NORWAY — Friday, Nov. 30, is the chance for children of all ages to visit with Santa in Norway. At 5:15 p.m. the fire trucks will lead Santa’s musical sleigh down Norway Main Street from Cumberland Farms to the Advertiser. They will then take a left onto Pikes Hill and a right onto Water Street […]
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Historical Society Christmas supper PARIS — The November and December meetings of the Paris Cape Historical Society will be combined on Thursday, Dec. 6, in a Christmas supper party. Members and friends are invited to the home of Cynthia Immonen, 43 Mountain View Drive, South Paris, for a supper meeting at 5 p.m. followed by […]
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Norway’s Witt trail open for walks
NORWAY — The Western Foothills Land Trust is inviting the public to enjoy the newly created hiking trail at Witt Swamp Preserve from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The approximately 1-mile trail winds through the primarily hemlock uplands of the Preserve and includes gentle slopes, stone steps and a short cedar boardwalk. The 141-acre […]
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Pet boxer dies in Norway fire
NORWAY — A pet dog died in a house fire on Gore Road on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters from more than half a dozen towns responded to the call at 1058 Gore Road shortly before 3 p.m. The home is owned by Tom Farrington and Allison Henderson. Only the 7-year-old boxer named Lexie was inside the […]