Norway Maine
Norway veterans to mark Legion’s birthday
NORWAY — Stone-Smart American Legion Post No. 82 will meet Wednesday, March 14, at 212 Main St. There will be a sit-down meal at 6 p.m. with a birthday cake to celebrate the American Legion’s 93rd birthday. Post Commander Ron Snow will present Bryant Gurney a 50-year certificate as a member of the American Legion. […]
S. Hunt: Better guidelines for lowering flag
I am writing to express my concern regarding when and for whom it is appropriate to lower the American flag. The flag represents all Americans and is the symbol of the nation’s hard-won freedom and integrity. The practice should be reserved for those who have honorably served the country (such as presidents, members of the […]
Church has been serving free community suppers for nearly one year
NORWAY — March marks one year of planning Free Community Suppers at the Second Congregational Church, UCC. Born out of concern for the poor economy, hungry students seen at area schools and lonely seniors who could not afford restaurant meals, members Deb Ladner and Pam Davison began a new mission for the church in early […]
Norway, Lewiston men get two years for burglary spree
PARIS — A Norway man accused of breaking into more than a dozen homes and businesses in early 2010 was sentenced Tuesday to serve two years in prison. Shawn A. McAuliffe, 21, 38 Marston St., was sentenced in Oxford County Superior Court to 10 years with all but two suspended and six years of probation. […]
Norway biathlon canceled
NORWAY — Lee Dassler of the Western Foothills Land Trust announced Thursday evening that Sunday’s air rifle biathlon at Roberts Farm Preserve has been canceled due to warm weather. It was planned with the Southern Maine Biathlon Club, but snow conditions on the trails have deteriorated too far to support a safe race, she said […]
Women’s health: Free HIV and STD tests available March 15
NORWAY — WMCA Health Services is joining the Maine Center for Disease Control, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, in taking action against HIV/AIDS. On Thursday, March 15, WMCA Health Services will hold a free testing day in […]
Genevieve Maillett
MYSTIC, Conn. — Genevieve Maillett, 95, of Albany Township, passed away at Avalon Health Care Center on Tuesday, March 6. She was born in New Haven, Conn., Nov. 29, 1916, the daughter of Peter and Agnes Zatulskis. She graduated from West Haven High School and worked as a caster of turbine blades for Pratt-Whitney in […]
Norway Arts Festival dinner slated
NORWAY — Tickets are on sale now at Books N Things on Main Street for the local Arts Festival kick-off dinner on Friday, April 6. “Let the Dough Fly” will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 479 Main St. in Norway from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of pasta with […]