Pantry open OTISFIELD — The Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 23, at East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. The pantry is open on the fourth Friday of every month. For more information, call 539-4619. Church supper NORWAY — A free supper will be held from 5 to […]
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R. Gedat: LURC reform costly
As the elected treasurer of Oxford County, I am opposed to reform proposals to the Land Use Regulation Commission as outlined in the majority report to LD 1798. I testified at the public hearing on the bill in February because the bill poses serious fiscal concerns for taxpayers in Oxford County. The majority report on […]
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Artists sought for Sidewalk Art Show
NORWAY — The Norway Arts Festival is seeking artists and artisans for the 45th annual Norway Arts Festival Sidewalk Art Show scheduled for July 14. All artwork — whether two- or three-dimensional pieces, paintings, drawings, photography, wood, metal, glass, sculpture, jewelry, prints, fiber arts or furniture — must be original. This year there will be […]
Posted inObituaries
Barbara F. ‘Buster’ Lawrence
NORWAY — Barbara F. “Buster” Lawrence, 84, of Poland, died Thursday, March 15, at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center. She was born in Norway, Feb. 1, 1928, the daughter of Henry and Lena McAlister. She attended Norway schools and had been employed as a waitress at Barjo’s, the Roundhouse and Rolandeau’s. She enjoyed lawn sales, […]
Posted inWell Done
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine graduates
STANDISH — The following residents earned their degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Tracy Boucher of Lewiston, associate of science in business administration; Hillary Allocco of Denmark, master of science in education; Jenny Cyr of Auburn, master of science in education. Liza Dimitri of Auburn, master of science in education; Kimberly Hilton of Wilton, […]
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D. Raymond: Support for LURC
As a resident of Norway and a constituent of State Rep. Tom Windsor, R-Norway, I appreciate his support of Maine’s North Woods and the Land Use Regulation Commission. A bill being considered by the Legislature, LD 1798, could significantly undermine LURC. LURC has served as an important guardian of the extraordinary qualities of Maine’s unorganized […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Residents unite to help shelter with dogs
NORWAY — United for Dogs, a group of concerned residents, held its initial meeting recently with Shirley Boyce, president of Responsible Pet Care, who gave a tour of the shelter and facilitated a meeting to determine how residents can help with the added responsibilities of housing stray dogs. The Allen Hill Shelter in Oxford closed […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway man sentenced for burglary spree
PARIS — A Norway man who admitted to being the driver in a series of burglaries last year was sentenced to five years in jail with all but one year suspended Tuesday in Oxford County Superior Court. Christopher Corriveau, 24, of 16 Cottage St., pleaded guilty to 19 counts of burglary, but his sentencing had […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway budget proposal going to selectmen
NORWAY – Town Manager David Holt said he will present the preliminary fiscal year 2013 budget to the Board of Selectmen at its April 5 meeting. “Requests are assembled by the departments and others in February,” explained Holt of the financial process that is used to develop the budget for the upcoming fiscal year which […]
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Fickett pleads guilty to arson in boarding house fire
PARIS — A Norway man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Oxford County Superior court to burning down a Norway boarding house last summer. Todd Fickett, 19, had pleaded not guilty to arson in November 2011. His sentence has been stayed until he receives a mental health evaluation, but the District Attorney’s office has recommended 20 years […]