Stephens High Class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Coop for their monthly luncheon. All classmates and guests welcome. Mexico High Class of 1953 DIXFIELD — The Mexico High School Class of 1953 will meet at the Front […]
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Two Norway bridges need repairs in near future, state says
NORWAY – Two bridges in town have deficiencies but remain safe, according to a recently released inspection report from the Department of Transportation. The Crockett Ridge Road bridge and the French Bridge off Morse Road in North Norway, were both identified as needing maintenance to ensure continued safe use. Both bridges are deemed safe to […]
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McAlister/McAllister Family Reunion held in Paris
PARIS — The McAlister/McAllister Family Reunion was held Aug. 12 at the First Baptist Church of Paris on Paris Hill. There were 59 who signed the register. Glendon McAlister of Rhode Island at age 86 got the prize for being the oldest one there. Lilly Giroux got the prize for being the youngest at 4 years […]
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Democrats hold ribbon cutting at new Norway office
NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats held a ribbon cutting celebration at the Norway office on Saturday, July 14, during the Norway Art Fair, with Congressman Mike Michaud doing the ribbon-cutting honors assisted by local candidates including Dennise Whitley of Norway, candidate for State Senate in District 13; Mary Lou St. John of Norway, candidate […]
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‘A Native Tale’
Frost Farm Gallery in Norway will hold a First Friday reception for its “A Native Tale” exhibit, featuring images by photographer Sam Little, on Friday, Sept. 7. Little says he is motivated to find new ways to contain the wildness of beauty within a frame. Maine singer-songwriter Brad Hooper, whose performances lean toward the blues, will perform at the reception […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Roland W. Young, 20, of Norway, Aug. 22, terrorizing and violation of bail condition, Norway Police Department. * Troy J. Blanchard, 23, of Mexico, Aug. 23, probation violation, Maine Probation and Parole. * Paul L. Esty, 49, of Paris, Aug. 23, domestic violence assault, […]
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Face Time: Jen Wixson — minister, writer, farmer
Jen Wixson is an author. Her self-published novel “Hens and Chickens” came out Aug. 5. She’s a farmer, raising Scottish highland cattle for beef. She’s a traveling Quaker minister and a regular fill-in at Unitarian Universalist churches in Norway and West Paris. She’s also a former Sun Journal staff writer. It’s quite a resume. “Hens […]
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Church awards three scholarships
NORWAY — At Second Congregational Church in Norway, scholarships were recently presented to three young men who have grown up in the church and are off to seminary. Drew McLaren of Harrison, a 2012 graduate of the University of Maine, Farmington, will be entering Eden Theological Seminary in Missouri in the fall; Elliot Munn of […]
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Theatre workshop at Norway Church NORWAY — Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop is being offered this fall at the Second Congregational Church of Norway. The musical “It’s Saturday!” by Mac Huff and John Jacobson explores the day off in the life of a kid. From watching cartoons to piano lessons, from football practice to chores, the […]
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Well done – Area students attain dean’s lists
BALTIMORE, Md. — Joshua Charest has made the dean’s list at Johns Hopkins University. Charest is going to be a junior in the engineering program and has been on the dean’s list since his freshmen year. He’s currently doing a summer engineering internship with Proctor & Gamble. He is the son of John and Louise […]