NORWAY — What better way to ring in the new year than to welcome a newborn baby into the world? Caehyl Alexys Mann, 8 pounds, 12 ounces, was the first baby born at Stephens Memorial Hospital in 2012. She arrived at 5:27 a.m. on January 1. And, according to mom, she arrived one day early. […]
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Rowe Elementary School honor roll
NORWAY — The Guy E. Rowe Elementary School has announced the first trimester honor roll. Grade four: Jaylee Bean, Deja Bennett, Kobe Bernard, Katie Britton, Josh Burnham, Connor Daily, Ben Damon, Taylor Day, Gavin Hamm, Shaelyn Hanscom, Tanner Herrick, Samuel Morton, Madolyn Niemi, Hayden Page, Garrett Pendexter, Caden Truman. Grade five: Meeka Dall, Denali Barker, […]
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Phemie J. Russell
SOUTH PARIS — Phemie Jane (Ross) Russell, 102 , formerly of Norway, died Jan. 2, at Market Square Health Care Center, after a period of declining health, where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born July 21, 1909, in North Paris, the daughter of John Alexander and Alice Morse […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Chad A. Anthony, 21, of Parsonsfield, Jan. 2, violation of bail condition, driving to endanger, speeding more than 30 mph over the limit, failure to stop for an officer, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Stephanie M. Barbour, 22, of Hiram, Jan. 2, […]
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No snow yet, but Norway Snowfest 2012 still on for Jan. 28, 29
NORWAY — Barring unexpected warm-ups or heavy rain between now and Jan. 28 and 29, Snowfest 2012 snowmobile racers will zip along Lake Pennesseewassee as scheduled. There isn’t any snow now, but the ice is 5 inches thick, Diane Gammon, president of the Norway Trackers snowmobile club, said Wednesday in Norway. “We like to have […]
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Norway Fire Department gets grant for new tanker
NORWAY — The Norway Fire Department will buy a new tanker with $199,500 from the Department of Homeland Security, it was announced Wednesday. Fire Department Capt. Tim Yates, who wrote the grant application, said the money will pay for a tanker to replace a 1972 GMC and a 1979 Freightliner that was retrofitted with a […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were reported at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph W. Bennett, 34, of Oxford, Dec. 28, failure to pay fines, $420 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Paul D. Chiasson, 44, of Bethel, Dec. 28, operating under the influence, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Wesley A. Mason, […]
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Relay for Life rally planned Jan. 10 in Norway
NORWAY — The American Cancer Relay For Life of Oxford Hills will hold a kickoff rally Jan. 10 at the Town Office on Danforth Street. The program begins at 6 p.m. “We are hoping to raise awareness about the event so we can have more community participation,” Heather Bossie, one of the organizers, said. The […]
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Norway man killed when van rolls over on icy Lovell road
LOVELL — A 30-year-old Norway man was killed Sunday morning when the van he was in skidded on an icy Shave Hill Road, rolled over and struck a utility pole. Eric Blades was pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:35 a.m. crash, according to a news release from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department. Katrina […]