LEWISTON — Francena L. Seger, 88, of Lewiston passed away Monday, Oct. 29, at d’Youville Pavilion with her family by her side. She was born in Norway, Feb. 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Milton and Hazel (Pratt) Johnson. Francena was raised and attended schools in Norway and on May 20, 1941, she married […]
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Storm brings minor flooding, power outages to Western Maine
RUMFORD — The effects of Hurricane Sandy didn’t bring anything to Oxford County that first responders couldn’t handle, Teresa Glick, deputy director of the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency, said Tuesday in Paris. Additionally, she said no one called seeking shelter from the storm, which dumped less than 2.5 inches of rain in Bethel, Otisfield […]
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Mass announced for All Saints Day BETHEL — A Mass in honor of All Saints Day will be celebrated at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Planned giving to be explained BETHEL —The Mahoosuc Land Trust will hold a planned giving program at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at […]
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Author will discuss memoir of adoption, identity
NORWAY — Author Carol Lillieqvist Welsh will have a signing for her self-published book, “360 Square: A Memoir of Adoption and Identity,” on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Norway Memorial Library. Welsh was adopted at 6-months-old by what seemed like model parents, but her childhood became harsher and more cruel with each passing year. Thrown out of […]
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Two seek register of probate position
PARIS — Two candidates are vying for the position of Oxford County register of probate in the Nov. 6 general election. Democrat Carol Gutekunst and Republican Jennifer Dilworth, both of Norway, are seeking a four-year term to succeed Bruce Rood, who is not seeking re-election. The Oxford County Probate Court has jurisdiction over estates and […]
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Rumford Grange Halloween party RUMFORD — Rumford Grange 115 will host a Halloween party for area children from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Grange Hall. Treats, drinks and prizes will be available. Dinner, auctions on Nov. 2 RUMFORD — A dinner and “An Evening of Auctions” will be held at 6 […]
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Embezzlement rising in Maine
The longtime Norway town manager worked with Deborah Wyman while she was slowly, secretly stealing $117,592 from the town as its community development director. Wyman went to prison in 2006 and got out in 2007. “One of the lessons that I learned is just because you know and like people doesn’t mean that they won’t steal […]
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SMH held annual fall volunteer luncheon
NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital and Market Square Health Care Center volunteers were celebrated and recognized for their dedication and commitment at the annual fall SMH volunteer luncheon in the Harper Conference Center on Oct. 10. Timothy A. Churchill, president and chief executive officer of Western Maine Health, thanked the volunteers for all the work […]
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Dorothy C. Easton
FALMOUTH — Dorothy C. Easton, 90, of Falmouth, formerly of Norway, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Sedgewood Commons. She was born in Alden, N.Y., Aug. 31, 1922, daughter of Carl E. and Dorothy J. (Connell) Schmedlin. Dorothy graduated from the University of Buffalo, she was trained in classical music and had a nursing degree. […]
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Haunted house, graveyard NORWAY — Come trick or treat and visit the Haunted House and Graveyard from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Norway Rehab & Living Center, 29 Marion Ave. The event is for ages 12 and under. For information call Georgia Cram, Norway Rehab, at 743-7075. Socrates Cafe topic: election WATERFORD […]