Library lists teen room hours NORWAY — Area teens in grades 7-12 are encouraged to take advantage of after-school offerings at the Norway Memorial Library. The Teen Room is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. Teens may relax, hang out with friends, use the public access computer or take advantage […]
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Maple Ridge annual meeting HEBRON — The 2012 annual meeting of the Maple Ridge Cemetery Association of Hebron will be held a 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at 78 Greenwood Mountain Road. Important business will be on the agenda, including election of officers and trustees. All officers, trustees and interested parties are invited to attend. […]
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First Universalist lists month’s worship services
WEST PARIS – Worship services at The First Universalist Church of West Paris begin in September and continue every Sunday until June. Services are presented with a combination of Worship Service Committee members and guest speakers. All are welcome. Services at 9 a.m. are followed by refreshments. Sept. 9: This first Sunday service begins with […]
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Sammie Angel to perform Sept. 9
West Paris Baptist Church will host another in the regular concert series at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, which is also Grandparents Day. Well known Gospel and country singer Sammie Angel will be the featured performer. She has worked with many greats such as Reba McIntire, Tammy Wynette and Sonny James. She toured with her […]
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Whitney Lodge open house CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. Hot dogs and drinks well be served, followed by a semi-public roast beef supper for the lodge’s ladies and widows. Robert Underwood will perform on the bagpipes following the supper. Labor […]
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Mirja M. Rainey
NORWAY — Mirja M. Rainey “Mickey,” 87, of West Paris died Friday, Aug. 24, at Stephens Memorial Hospital with her daughter at her side. She was born July 13, 1925, in South Woodstock, the daughter of Finnish immigrants, Edward and Tilda Koskela. She worked as a cook, did private house cleaning, and was a bookkeeper […]
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RIF Read-a-thon was again a success
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Reading is Fundamental Programs celebrated another successful read-a-thon for SAD 17 students in grades K-6 by raising more than $13,000. An ice cream social was held to recognize this year’s outstanding read-a-thon participants. One hundred eight students were invited for either raising $50 or more or being a top-place reader […]
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Military notes
Air Force Airman Kyle T. Isley graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]
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‘Whatever Sale’ is Aug. 18 SUMNER — A “Whatever Sale” will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at West Sumner Universalist Church, Main Street. There will be new and used items, a 50/50 raffle, Rada cutlery knives and baked goods. A spareribs cook-off between Mike and Marc will take place […]