NORWAY — Willard H. Brown, 90, of Norway died Wednesday, May 16, at Stephens Memorial Hospital. He was born in Albany on Nov. 19, 1921, the son of Herman and Mildred Kelley Brown. He attended Albany schools and had been a shop worker all of his life. He worked in local shoe shops and trailer […]
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Norway Opera House linked to upcoming musical
NORWAY — The theme of an upcoming musical adaptation of M.L. Rose’s “The Road to Eden’s Ridge” strikes similarities to local efforts to save the Norway Opera House. Sally Jones of Norway, a well-known local director and actor, and Steve Jones of Harrison have adapted “The Road to Eden’s Ridge — the Musical” from the […]
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Lake front clean-up NORWAY — Fourteen people braved the hatching black flies to help pick up litter and rake at Lake Pennesseewassee Park during the annual spring clean up. The volunteers represented themselves, New Balance, Cub Scout Pack 130, Don’s Redemption, Oxford Hills Boosters, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Healthy Oxford Hills, Weston Chandler Funeral […]
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Norwegians: Maine offshore wind project delayed over lack of state support, tax credit uncertainty
A demonstration project of a floating wind power turbine that was to be built in the Gulf of Maine is facing construction delays due to uncertainty over state and federal support. Norwegian energy giant Statoil is the developer. According to a report in the Norwegian newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad, “Statoil currently lacks the necessary state support […]
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Birders glimpse 28 species from Norway’s Roberts Preserve
NORWAY – Birders saw 28 species in two hours during the 21st annual bird walk at Roberts Preserve earlier this month. “We got most of the warblers,” said Robert Van Nest, who along with his wife, Mary, have organized the event for years and have been birding together for about 40 years. This year, a […]
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Second arson at Norway boarding house investigated
NORWAY — Investigators from three different agencies are taking a closer look at last week’s suspected arson at a local boarding house after someone tried to burn the place down again late Sunday night. Norway Assistant Fire Chief James Tibbetts said the fire was called in at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at 7 King St. The […]
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Progress Center to host community lunches, dinners
NORWAY — The Community Table, located at The Progress Center, has announced the addition of Community Lunches. The lunches are served the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is no cost for the meal but donations are greatly appreciated. The Community Dinners are served from 4:30 to […]
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Osato promoted at Stephens Memorial
NORWAY — Alison Newton, RN, Stephens Memorial Hospital Nurse Director of Emergency Services and The Family Birthplace, announces that Jeanne Rosato, RN, has been promoted to the assistant nurse manager position in The Family Birthplace at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Rosato has been a registered nurse for 21 years. She attended Salem State College in Salem, […]
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Attracting customers workshop to be held
NORWAY — Oxford Hills SCORE, the Bethel Area Chamber, the Oxford Hills Chamber and the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber are offering a workshop, “How to Generate Leads and Attract Customers with Social Media.” It is scheduled May 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Norway Town Office. The fast-paced workshop is designed […]
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SMH Run for Wellness 5K, running for the health of it
NORWAY – June 3 will be the date of the first SMH Run for Wellness 5K road race that is open to Stephens Memorial Hospital employees and the community. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the race at 9 will start and finish in front of the Ripley Medical Office Building, 193 Main St. The […]