NORWAY — On Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m., the Guy E. Rowe School in conjunction with Books N Things will host an event with Donn Fendler as he gives a presentation on his newest book, “Lost Trail: Nine Days Alone in the Wilderness,” along with co-author Lynn Plourde and the graphic novel’s illustrator Ben […]
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Legion posts team up for student contest
NORWAY — Local American Legion posts are jointly sponsoring the annual constitutional speech contest — a program designed for high school students to develop a deeper understanding of the United States Constitution. The contest, sponsored since 1938 by the American Legion, offers students in local communities more than $138,000 in scholarships. To date, more than […]
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Free HIV tests offered for World AIDS day
NORWAY — WMCA Health Services is offering free HIV testing to all as part of World AIDS Day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at their office at 9 Marston St. Anyone can either call the clinic to make an appointment or walk in that day for free testing. WMCA Health Services […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Toby A. Boutilier, 35, of Bethel, Nov. 25, theft and failure to provide name or address, Norway Police Department. * Kenneth A. Boyle, 46, of Mexico, Nov. 26, failure to appear for operating after suspension charge, $500 cash bail, Rumford Police Department. […]
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Elizabeth A. Wyman
FALMOUTH — Elizabeth Alice Payne Newton Wyman, 87, formerly of Norway, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, at Fallbrook Woods Assisted Living, where she had been a resident for the last two years. Betty, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Needham, Mass., Aug. 22, 1924. A graduate of Newton Wellesley Hospital […]
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American Legion post celebrates 91st year
NORWAY — Stone-Smart American Legion held their monthly meeting on Nov. 9 with president Thelma Denlinger presiding. Denlinger gave secretary letters from Sen. Snowe and Sen. Collins wishing Unit 82 a happy birthday for their 91st year. Lucille Allen reported on the unit’s recent flea market sale. First place winner of the raffle was Joyce […]
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Norway forum for women veterans to focus on benefits
NORWAY — The Stone-Smart American Legion Post 82 is looking for women veterans who may be eligible for benefits. The post is hosting a Women Veteran Information Forum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at its Main Street hall. The program is open to all women veterans. Veterans who qualify for benefits […]
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Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in Paris, Norway Christmas parade
PARIS — Santa arrived in style Saturday morning, gyrating from the waist up with Mrs. Claus to rollicking music and waving to crowds lining Main Street during Maine’s largest holiday parade. They were seated in a sleigh pulled by nine reindeer atop a float during the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. About an […]