Norway Maine
50th anniversary celebrated
Silas and Theresa Parlin NORWAY — Silas W. and Theresa R. Parlin recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway. Mr. Parlin and the former Theresa Garneau were married on Aug. 18, 1962, at St. Paul’s Church in Blackstone, Mass.
B. Deschenes: Organized and leads by example
I will be supporting Terry Hayes in November. Her problem-solving approach and strong leadership skills are needed in Augusta. This past winter, I contacted her regarding a public health issue. She listened, did her research and has tirelessly advocated for LD 1886, a bill she sponsored to improve the dialogue between patients and physicians regarding […]
University of New England dean’s list
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England’s spring undergraduate dean’s list students are as follows. Auburn: Nicole Allen, Hilary Boulier, Ashleigh Footer, Jessica Lau, Rebeccah Leavitt, Kelsey Letourneau, Timothy Mains, Alice Read. Bethel: Alex Hebert. Bowdoin: Amber Wallace. Buckfield: Norman Jack. Casco: Lauren D’Ascanio. Denmark: Crystal MacElree. Dixfield: Spencer Ross. Durham: Maxwell Roberts. East Poland: […]
Maurer Meals event supports scholarships, promotes local food
Maurer Meals is held in memory of Justin Maurer, a 2004 magna cum laude graduate of that program. “Justin was a supporter of the small farm in Maine, and he recognized the necessity of producing food without poisoning the earth or our bodies,” said Justin’s father, Gary Maurer of Leeds. “We thought this project might […]
Paris man convicted of trying to kill ex-girlfriend, family
PARIS — An Oxford County jury on Wednesday found a Paris man guilty of trying to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s house in Norway in December 2011 while she and her grandparents were asleep. The jury of six men and six women found Andrew Freeman, 22, guilty of two charges of aggravated attempted murder, arson and […]
Paris arson trial: Ex-girlfriend says breakup behind crime
PARIS — A Paris man charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend by burning down her grandparents’ Norway home tried to use a friend’s saliva to “outsmart” a DNA test, according to testimony Monday in Oxford County Superior Court. Andrew J. Freeman, 22, faces two charges of aggravated attempted murder, arson and burglary for a […]
Veteran recognition day set for Oct. 14
GREENWOOD — On Oct. 14, the Jackson-Silver American Legion Post 68 will host a Veteran Recognition Day for Oxford County veterans and their families at the Gore Road post. Members will recognize the service of local veterans who served in any war including but not limited to Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. The event will […]
Oxford Hills schools low test scores will require changes
OXFORD — Curriculum Director Kathy Elkins told the Oxford Hills School District Board of Directors recently that its appears almost certain the district will be designated a continuous improvement priority district for its underachieving math test scores. The designation is based on the aggregate district test score data for grades three through five, six to […]
50th anniversary celebrated
Rita and Robert LaFlamme NORWAY — Robert “Bob” and Rita LaFlamme of Norway were given a celebration party Aug. 18 in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married June 30, 1962. The celebration party was hosted by their sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sue LaFlamme of Brunswick and Jim and Ethel LaFlamme […]