Month’s events at Norway church NORWAY — On Sunday, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m., members of Second Congregational Church in Norway will be flipping pancakes, frying sausage and pouring juice for the Sunday School kickoff and the Blessing of the Backpacks. The church also invites people to join the choir, which practices Wednesday evenings at 6:30 […]
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Western Maine Christian Men’s Conference begins Sept. 14
PARIS — The first Western Maine Christian Men’s Conference will take place Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15. The theme of the area wide multi-church sponsored event is “Building Strong Men in Tough Times.” A kick-off rally will place at South Paris Baptist Church, 2 Park St., at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, with […]
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A. Pelletier: Thankful to be living here
We Mainers can complain about how many things are wrong with our state, but how many times do we look at what is right about it? On Labor Day, we bid our friends from away goodbye. While they were driving to their “place from away,” we were doing great stuff, without the drive, right here […]
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Rehab Center open house NORWAY — An open house will be held at Norway Rehab and Living Center, 29 Marion Ave., from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11. There will be refreshments and entertainment. Chautauqua tent meeting WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will examine Chautauqua at its meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. […]
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Woman in good condition after Norway crash
NORWAY — A 24-year-old woman injured in a crash Tuesday is in good condition at Central Maine Medical Center, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Alyssa Senecal of Norway was trapped in her car for two hours Tuesday evening after crashing her 2000 Buick into trees on Eddie Kahkonen Road shortly after 5 p.m. Rescuers from […]
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Norway board votes to sign for Opera House loan
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Thursday to sign a $400,000 bond anticipation note with Norway Savings Bank for renovating the storefronts in the Norway Opera House. The action paves the way to sign a contract with H. E. Callahan of Auburn to begin the estimated $1.1 million project on the six first-floor […]
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Board to sign note for Opera House work
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday will sign the bond anticipation note to partially fund the rehabilitation of the first floor of the Norway Opera House. The decision to proceed with the financing of the $1.1 million rehabilitation project was made last month after Gov. Paul LePage gave the board written assurance that […]
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Woodmen list September activities
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America’s District Office at 184 Webster St. is sponsoring several activities in Sept.ember for members and their guests. Chapter 12907: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 4 to 7 p.m., Luiggi’s, 63 Sabattus St. Chapter 7938: Sunday, Sept. 9, 8 to 10 a.m., KC Breakfast, Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Chapter 10589: Tuesday, Sept. 11, […]
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Commercial Travelers to meet MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Ashley House. A spaghetti supper prepared by PSC Robert and Diane Blanchard will be served following the business meeting. Members are asked to bring a dessert. All members and […]
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Woman trapped for two hours in crushed car in Norway
NORWAY — Nearly 30 firefighters from four towns scrambled for two hours Tuesday night to free an injured woman trapped in her crushed car on Eddie Kahkonen Road. “She was pinned pretty bad,” Capt. Tim Yates of the Norway Fire Department said. “It was definitely a long process to get her out of there. They […]