The Oxford Hills School District has aggressively attacked its energy costs in a way that could serve as a model, not only for other school districts but for businesses and homeowners, as well. The district has worked over the past four years with Siemens Inc. to make energy-saving improvements to its facilities, including solar panels, […]
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Norway society presenting program on native son
NORWAY — The Norway Historical Society will have a presentation on Norway’s native son and well known author C.A. Stephens. The meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Main Street society headquarters. The presentation will include a discussion of three Norway locations that pertain to Stephens’ life, followed by a […]
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Christianity vs. humanism
In response to David T. Theriault’s comparison of Christianity and Mormonism (Oct. 14) whereby he stated he doesn’t think a candidate’s faith should matter, “although it could, eventually,” I’m presenting my conclusions of a comparison between Christianity and Humanism. Christianity: There is a God who is in control of everything that is, was and ever […]
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Norway sewer line break
NORWAY — A break in a downtown sewer line Wednesday morning is expected to be repaired by Friday, Town Manager David Holt said. He said Sewer Superintendent Shawn Brown reported the break was in a smaller pipe connected to the main sewer line over Bird Brook and under the Quartz Bridge on Main Street. The […]
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Country singer will give benefit performance
NORWAY — Up-and-coming Nashville artist Sean Patrick McGraw, who has a Top 100 hit with “What I’d Do,” will perform Monday, Oct. 24, at the Trolley Restaurant on Main Street. During the performance, from 3 to 4 p.m., donations will be collected for the Bennett Breast Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. […]
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Winter farmers market opening in Norway
NORWAY — Opening day at the Norway Winter Farmers Market will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, as a celebration of the fall season in the Oxford Hills with vendors, guests and activities for all. The day will be full of fun and education provided by Healthy Oxford Hills, the Maine Forest Service, […]
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Canines invited to join final 5K trail event
NORWAY — The season finale timed 5K run/walk series on the grass trails at Roberts Farm Preserve will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, rain or shine. Participants in the five-part series are competitive runners, race walkers and walkers of ages ranging from 15 to 75. Series timing is by Eric Cobb of […]
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Opera House grant vote set for Thursday
NORWAY — Voters will be asked Thursday to approve a $400,000 state grant to renovate the Norway Opera House storefronts. The Oct. 20 town meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Norway municipal building with a public hearing to explain and discuss the project funded by a Communities for Maine’s Future grant. The hearing will […]
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Girls State recognized
Stone-Smart Unit No. 82 American Legion Auxiliary recently recognized its Girls State attendee Toney Cray of Norway, right, and Nora Thombs, Girls State director, celebrating her 50th year involved in Girls State. Cray, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris, shared her experience at the weeklong program teaching how the legislative process […]
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Briefly
Suppers begin WATERFORD — A community suppers will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Wilkins Community House. The suppers will be held the third Thursday of each month through May. The Community House is located in Waterford Flat on Plummer Hill Road behind the village green next door to the church. […]