From Plants to Fungi, ‘Seeds’ of New Life I have been involved with plants since I was a toddler. My first word was ‘fower’ or ‘cups’ for bright yellow buttercups (There are two versions of the story) Buttercup was a nickname that I was given by my grandfather. It stuck. I guess it’s no surprise […]
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Cookie and Book Swap
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a cookie and book swap on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 is National Cookie Day! Participants will bring two dozen of their favorite holiday cookies and a copy of their recipe. Enjoy sampling some cookies along with coffee and tea provided. Those attending will find […]
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What I’ve learned
I recently saw a video of a college classroom. It captured an embarrassing incident. The professor had a rule that cell phones were to be silenced during class. If a student failed to do this and their phone rang, the call had to be answered with the speaker on so everyone could hear. A girl’s […]
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Oxford Hills Bridge results
On Friday, November 8, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place: Marta Clements of Bryant Pond and Hazel Glazier of Norway; 2nd place: Misha Tomic of Waterford and Paul Kahl of Westbrook; tied for 3rd place were: Les Buzzell of Auburn and Mike Quinn of Otisfield, with Denny […]
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Project Opportunity
To the Editor: Fall is here, the trees have lost most of their leaves, and seniors at Telstar are completing their college applications. Project Opportunity is a scholarship and grant program founded in 1988 for the sole purpose of helping students at Telstar Middle and High School attain a higher education. I would like to […]
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Mollyockett Chorus concert to benefit church
NORWAY — The Mollyockett Chorus, renowned a cappella singers, will perform a benefit concert on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m. at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main Street, Norway. Admission is $10 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the First Universalist Church of Norway. Each year the chorus adopts a theme for […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
This is our older gal, Tilly. Tilly was found sleeping under cars and bushes and searching high and low for food. A good samaritan called Animal Control to get Tilly help. That’s when she was brought to us, but unfortunately, she was never claimed. Tilly now spends her time in the cat community room at […]
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Briefs
Fundraiser WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris is planning its annual Thanksgiving dessert pie fundraiser. Those interested in purchasing a dessert pie(s) can call or email their orders to Marta Clements by Wednesday, November 20, at 207-674-2143, [email protected]. Pies can be picked up on Wednesday, November 27, from 9 to 11 […]
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Movie Review/’Venom: The Last Dance’
The last time audiences saw the superpowered alien symbiote Venom (Tom Hardy) and his human “host” Eddie Brock (also Hardy) on the big screen, it wasn’t in a “Venom” movie, it was in a mid-credits sequence in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The scene saw the pair briefly hop universes into the Disney-controlled Marvel Cinematic […]
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Plans for Saturday?
NORWAY — Big happenings on Nov. 23 in the Norway-Paris area! So, grab a bag or two and a friend, and head our way. Most events are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start in Norway at 212 Main Street, the American Legion Craft and Vendor Fair. Then you can go across the street to The […]