Program on Haiti NORWAY — A public presentation by Ken Jones, “Haiti: (Not) Building Back Better,” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St. Refreshments will be available at 6 p.m. USM teacher Ken Jones gained a first-hand view of what’s happening in Haiti when he joined […]
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Thomas P. Wood
NORWAY — Thomas P. Wood, 81, of Norway, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Stephens Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Norway, April 5, 1930, the son of Earl and Mildred Hannah Tucker Wood. He attended Norway High School. He worked in the woods and as an oiler on road […]
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Christmas sale WEST PARIS — The Ledgeview annual Christmas sale will take place Tuesday, Dec. 6, and Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit the Activity Department. Donations are graciously accepted. Rabies clinic HARRISON — A rabies clinic will be […]
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DEP project replaces oil tanks at risk of failure
BETHEL — Nine old heating oil tanks are being replaced in well-head protection zones to protect the water as part of a Maine Department of Environmental Protection project. The work on North Road and side roads in the area is being completed by L.M. Longley & Son of Norway at no cost to homeowners. DEP […]
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Norway board OKs hiring police chief’s son
NORWAY — Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday to appoint the son of Police Chief Robert Federico as a full-time police officer, but only after agreeing to a policy regarding the employment and supervision of relatives in the same department. Robert Federdico Jr., the son of the chief who has been a part-time officer for the past […]
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Norway pizza shop owner seeks tax reduction on house that burned
NORWAY — Selectmen tabled a decision Thursday night on a request by a local Main Street business owner to reduce taxes on his property because the assessed building burned to the ground. Officials will decide whether there are other avenues open to assist him. Chris Farrar of Ari’s Pizza & Subs on Main Street had […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Cherity L. Carleton, 33, of Paris, Nov. 30, domestic violence assault, $500 unsecured bond, Paris Police Department. * Adam J. Gallant, 25, of Mexico, Nov. 30, violation of bail condition and two counts of theft, Rumford Police Department. * Michael W. Holden, […]
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Holiday programming in library children’s room
NORWAY — Norway Public Library has planned exciting events during the month of December for elementary students. Programs require preregistration, so call the library today at 743-5309, ext. 4. Dec. 5: “Hansel and Gretel” at 3:15 p.m. Storytelling and make a candy house to take home. Dec. 8: Letters to Santa at 3:15. Crayons, markers, […]
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Norway student’s sled-dog book to hit stores
NORWAY — A book about a local high school sled dog racer and her dream to race the Iditarod is expected to be released today. “Eye on the Iditarod, Aisling’s Quest,” written by Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School student Aisling Lara Shepherd and children’s author Hope Irvin Marston, follows the pursuit of the then 11-year-old […]
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Beverly Pelletier
SOUTH PARIS — Beverly Pelletier, 84, of South Paris, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Market Square Health Care Center. She was born in Norway, Nov. 10, 1927, the daughter of Albert and Clara Curtis Payne. She graduated from Norway High School and had been employed as a lab technician for Casco in Bridgeport, Conn. She […]