USM program on street dust PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Cornerstones of Science announce the final installment of the Fall 2012 Science Cafes in the Atrium series held at Portland Public Library, Monument Square, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Professor of chemistry Lucille Benedict will discuss “Street Dust’s Dirty […]
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Oxford Hills Christmas parade wows large crowds in Norway and Paris
NORWAY — Hundreds of rosy-cheeked children and adults, livestock and dogs sporting festive headbands participated in a 60-minute parade from Norway to Paris on Saturday. Large crowds of delighted families watched and waved to the participants and retrieved tossed candy during the 37th annual Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. “I think they really […]
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A heartfelt, patriotic show of support
When Helaina Lake journeyed home Tuesday, she was met by the community of Maine. Sgt. Lake, an Army policewoman injured by a suicide-bomber in Afghanistan last June, arrived in Portland after months of medical treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. From Portland, she was transported north to Jay by limo, and all along […]
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Norway Memorial Library adds new materials
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library’s September book list is as follows. Fiction: Jussi Adler-Olsen, The Absent One; Sarah Andrews, Rock Bottom; Christopher R. Beha, What Happened to Sophie Wilder; Shani Boianjiu, The People of Forever are not Afraid; Amanda Coplin, The Orchardist; Debra Dean, The Mirrored World; Junot Diaz, This is How You Lose Her; […]
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Stephens Memorial Hospital launches My Ticket Home program
NORWAY — Being in the hospital can be a traumatic event for both patients and families. Stephens Memorial Hospital recognizes that once a patient is discharged from the hospital, although the stay may be over, the care continues. In order to assist patients and families and continue to provide excellent care, the hospital has announced […]
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Principal honored with alumni award
NORWAY — Ted Moccia of Norway was honored recently with the Plymouth State University Alumni Achievement Award. Moccia is a 1984 graduate of Plymouth State. The award recognizes alumni who exemplify the University motto, Ut prosim (That I may serve). The awardee must demonstrate active participation in and contributions to the activities of the PSUAA, […]
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Collaborate offers ski program for students
OXFORD — Working together for the benefit of area elementary school children, a nonprofit, a local business, a family and numerous volunteers are partnering with SAD 17 to provide a six-week after school Nordic ski program for schools in the district. Programs will be offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 8 through Feb. 14 […]
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Students honored for achievements
CINCINNATI — Catherine Blais of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. She also achieved dean’s list recognition for the summer quarter 2011-12. SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Two area students were recently named orientation team leaders at Susquehanna University. Natasha Johnson of Poland, Maine, […]