LEWISTON — Winnifred Ruth Fanjoy, 79, of Norway, died Wednesday, June 20, at Marshwood Center, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Houlton, Aug. 12, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Ruby McGillicuddy Hutchinson. She worked in the Maritime electronics industry, building switch boards for boats. She is survived by two […]
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Larry C. Berry
MECHANIC FALLS — Larry Crooker Berry, 70, of Mechanic Falls died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 20, at his home. He was born in Norway, March 18, 1942, the son of Warren C. and Doris R. Crooker Berry. He attended school in Norway and faithfully served our country in the U. S. Army from 1962 to 1964. […]
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Norway selectmen hear complaints of fireworks downtown
NORWAY — Selectmen told residents Thursday night that unless they can document the problems with fireworks, there is little officials can do to help resolve the noise since fireworks sales became legal in Maine. “We need to have it on record,” Selectman Irene Millett told Pikes Hill Road resident Trina Cray. Cray came to the […]
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Map and compass workshop planned in Norway
NORWAY — A free mapping and compass workshop will be held at the Alan Day Community Garden from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 1. This is the sixth in a series of free workshops centered around mapping and held at the community garden at 26 Whitman St. Alex Miller will lead the workshop. The […]
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Ideas sought for Pennesseewassee bridge
NORWAY — Town Manager David Holt said he is looking for ideas for the proposed pedestrian bridge across Pennesseewassee Stream connecting the Water Street municipal parking lot and Main Street. “We’ll just see how it goes,” he said. Holt submitted an article on the June 18 annual town meeting warrant to see if residents were […]
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SAD 17 teacher negotiations use nontraditional method
OXFORD — Oxford Hills School Superintendent Rick Colpitts said the recent contract negotiations between the Oxford Hills School District teachers’ union and the board of directors was done using a nontraditional method called interest-based bargaining. “It is not adversarial,” Colpitts said. Both parties bring their mutual concerns to one bargaining table. Colpitts said the negotiating […]
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Kitten shower benefits shelter NORWAY — A kitten shower will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, at Responsible Pet Care Feline Shelter & Adoption Center, 132 Waterford Road. Saturday events will include TJ the DJ and a barbecue from noon to 1 p.m. There will be a […]