Norway Maine
More than 200 racers expected in Norway Triathalon
NORWAY — More than 200 athletes from 16 states and two other countries will compete in the fifth annual Norway Triathlon on Saturday, July 14. Lee Dassler, program coordinator art the Western Maine Foothills Land Trust, announced this week that 209 competitors, ranging in ages from 18 to 69, including 131 individuals and 26 teams […]
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Parish Thrift Shop open for summer JAY — Parish Thrift Shop, Bartlett Memorial United Methodist Church, North Jay, is open for the summer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Available items include lightly used clothes, household items, dishes, books, toys, baby clothes and some furniture. Good parking. Mexico High Class of 1964 MEXICO — […]
Spanish students finish greenhouse at Norway community garden
NORWAY — Twelve students from Spain finished building a greenhouse at the Alan Day Community Garden Friday, a weeklong project. “They’ve done quite a community service for us here,” garden co-founder Katey Branch said Friday. “It’s very beautiful.” The project was a way to learn local farming practices and get firsthand English experience. Later in […]
Governor should release the bonds voters approved
The will of the people has always been respected in Augusta, if not in fact feared. Legislators and governors have typically deferred to the wisdom of voters when it is expressed by a statewide vote. Last week Gov. Paul LePage signaled he is willing to flout that precedent when he froze $25 million in community […]
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Stephens High Class of 1950 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1950 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, at The River Valley Grill. Region 9 summer school schedule RUMFORD — Region 9 Adult Education has announced their summer school schedule. Classes will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jeffrey A. Brown, 33, of Dixfield, July 2, operating after suspension, theft and violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Lorrie-Ann Doherty, 35, of Rumford, July 2, disorderly conduct and failure to submit to arrest or detention, Rumford Police Department. * Amber […]
CORRECTION: One business will be cash mobbed
NORWAY — A story on Page B1 in the Oxford Hills edition on July 5 should have said one business, not several, has been picked for a cash mob. Incorrect information was submitted to the Sun Journal.
Planned changes to Norway hospital coffee shop upsets patrons
NORWAY — Coffee shop patrons at Stephens Memorial Hospital are upset about changes coming to the popular gathering spot. Hospital spokeswoman Barbara Allen said last week that a survey found people wanted extended hours, more comfortable seating and Wi-Fi Internet service. When it reopens, The Cafe at Stephens will provide all of those things, but […]
‘Cash mob’ planned to support Oxford Hills businesses
NORWAY — Encouraged by the success of similar efforts in other towns, the region is holding its first “cash mob,” an event encouraging people to spend money at locally owned businesses. Tim Dillmuth at W.J. Wheeler insurance said he wanted to do a local cash mob because he felt, “We have a really good buy-local […]