PARIS — In the wake of a crash that killed two local teens in January, two groups have sprung up to warn teens of the dangers of distracted driving. The Distracted Driving Awareness group and the Impaired Driving Awareness Group of Oxford Hills are two groups with the same purpose: Stop the dangerous driving habits […]
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WinterKids hike on March 3
Kayla Greenleaf from WinterKids leads the way at the Norway Recreation snowshoe clinic. WinterKids will be back on Saturday, March 3, at Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway from 1 to 3 p.m. To register contact Western Foothills Land Trust at 739-2124
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American Legion Auxiliary members met Feb. 8
NORWAY — A meeting of the Stone-Smart American Legion Unit 82 Auxiliary was held on Feb. 8, with President Thelma Denlinger presiding. Donations made were to Opportunity Farm, Special Olympics, Blind Camp and for Post Birthday next month. Americanism chairwoman Barbara Henley spoke about her planned visit to Rowe School for Presidents Day, where she […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway seeks sidewalk from downtown to lakeside park
NORWAY — Plans to construct a sidewalk from the downtown area to Lake Pennesseewassee Park off routes 117/118 are moving forward. Officials say once completed, it will provide a safe and attractive route for pedestrians to access the park and nearby trails at the Roberts Preserve. “This is quite a project,” Recreation Department Director Deb […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Paul Hersom, 24, of 256 Lisbon St., warrant, 5:14 p.m. Monday on Park Street. * Heath Alan Goding, 30, of 61 River St., domestic violence assault and violation of bail conditions, 8:46 p.m. Monday at that address. * William Shepley Hilton, 52, of 2 Dill St. No. 1R, violating condition of release, […]
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Mold, asbestos to be removed from Opera House
NORWAY — Mold and asbestos found in several areas of the 1894 Opera House will be removed before a $1 million renovation project begins this spring. Jake Keeler, an associate with Lachman Architects & Planners of Portland, said some of the hazardous materials were found in the first-floor storefronts of the Main Street building. “Several […]
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Briefly
Pinpoint of Light HARTFORD — Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Center, Hartford Town Hall, 1190 Main St., will present “Energy: The Stuff We Are Made Of,” during the month of March. Each Sunday will begin with a worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch and a class on the topic of the week. […]
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Paris man indicted on attempted murder charges
PARIS — A man accused of breaking into a Norway home and starting two fires was indicted Friday in Oxford County Superior Court on two counts of aggravated attempted murder, arson and burglary. Investigators say Andrew J. Freeman, 21, of 32 High St., Apt. 2, in Paris broke into the home of Edgar McCloud and […]
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Advertiser Democrat wins prestigious award in journalism
NEW YORK — The Advertiser Democrat has earned one of journalism’s top honors, the prestigious George Polk Award for Local Reporting. Other Polk recipients include The New York Times, The New Yorker and The Wall Street Journal. The award recognizes Editor A.M. Sheehan and Assistant Editor Matt Hongoltz-Hetling for their in-depth report on the shocking […]
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Norway engineer sees progress in road, sewer improvements
NORWAY — The town’s engineer told the Board of Selectmen recently that progress is being made slowly but steadily to update the miles of old sewer line and roads throughout the town. “I think you’re in good shape with your sewer system,” Rob Prue of Pine Tree Engineering in Bath, the town’s engineer, told selectmen […]