NORWAY — The Relay for Life of Oxford Hills has moved its date from May to June. Heather Bossie, one of the organizers, said it will be June 16 and 17 instead of May 19 and 20. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. June 16 and the first lap — the Survivor Lap — will […]
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Norway supports plan to merge police departments with Paris
NORWAY — Selectmen say a plan to share police services with Paris is something they would support. “As we continue to look at ways to save money and resources we have, that is a good thing,” Selectwoman Irene Millett said at the board’s Thursday night meeting. The Paris and Norway police chiefs met with the […]
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Legion honors members, notes group’s birthday
NORWAY — Stone Smart Post 82 of the American Legion held its monthly meeting on March 14. The meeting had several significant activities. Commander Ron Snow presented to Bryant Gurney a certificate of continual membership for 50 years. Snow presented to Steve Tobin a Two-Star Blue Banner representing that Tobin has two children serving in […]
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Kindergarten screening HARTFORD — Hartford-Sumner Elementary School, serving the towns of Hartford, Sumner and Buckfield, will hold kindergarten registration and screening for the 2012 kindergarten class from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, and Thursday, April 12. All children who register must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. To register […]
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Norway to consider a $2.7 million budget
NORWAY — Town Manager David Holt has proposed a $2.7 million budget for the next fiscal year that begins July 1. The proposed budget is less than a 3 percent increase over last year’s budget. The $2,705,305 budget includes a number of “challenges” including what Holt termed as a “dramatic” increase in the town’s share […]
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Gutekunst running for Register of Probate
NORWAY — Carol J. Gutekunst is running for the position of Register of Probate in Oxford County. Gutekunst is on the ballot for the Democratic primary June 12. Register of Probate Bruce Rood is not running for re-election. Gutekunst served as the county probate clerk from 1988 to 1994, when she was appointed deputy register […]
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Auditions set for ‘The Senator Wore Pantyhose’
NORWAY — Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association will hold auditions for “The Senator Wore Pantyhose” on Monday and Tuesday, April 9-10. The failing presidential campaign of “Honest Gabe” Sandalson comes to the Sluckup Inn in Sluckup, Pa., and Gabe’s manager, Tom, will do almost anything to keep his candidate in the public eye. […]
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Legion Auxiliary names officers
NORWAY — Stone-Smart Post, American Legion Auxiliary 82, met recently with President Thelma Denlinger presiding. Donations were made to Chapel of Four Chaplains, Bangor Troop Greeters, SeniorsPlus Meals on Wheels, Community Lunch and funds to help send a military child to camp at Bryant Pond. The charter was draped in memory of Christine Weiss. Funds […]