Bell ringers NORWAY — The 2023 English Hand Bell Choir, of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main Street, Norway, is actively recruiting new members. Previous experience is preferred, but not required. Ringers do need some ability to read music and rhythms. Weekly rehearsals will start in October and continue until December performances. No church […]
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Pine Tree Power advocate to speak
NORWAY — Pine Tree Power advocate Jonathan Fulford of Belfast will speak at the First Universalist Church of Norway on Thursday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the church’s Concert Hall. The First Universalist Church of Norway is located at 479 Main Street, Norway. Pine Tree Power is a grassroots coalition with members all the […]
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Online art auction benefits church
NORWAY — Thanks to the generosity of parishioner Terry Robinson, the First Universalist Church of Norway has posted an online auction of original artwork. The church is auctioning a pastel, seen in the photo above, by noted Norway artist Barbara Traficonte, with the proceeds to benefit the maintenance of our historic building. Bidding will close […]
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Maine educational opportunities
REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, October 16 at 9 & 10 a.m. Wednesday, […]
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Women singers sought
NORWAY — The Mollyockett Chorus, a women’s barbershop group in Norway, invites all women singers to join in as we start preparing holiday music for sing-outs this Christmas season. Come to an Open House on Tuesday, October 10 to get a taste of what the Chorus is all about. Chorus members will talk a little […]
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Recipe discussion, sharing at Norway library
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a cookbook discussion on Thursday, November 2, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The cookbook selected is The Dinner Party Project: A No-Stress Guide to Food with Friends by Natasha Feldman. Attendees will prepare and share a recipe from the cookbook and discuss the book and its recipes. The […]
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What I’ve learned
As Halloween approaches, many people like to watch their favorite scary movies or read a bunch of Dean Koontz or Stephen King novels. May I suggest an alternative? Or at the very least, an addition. Why not listen to some old-time creepy radio dramas? Before TV became widely available, home entertainment was delivered over radio […]
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Indoor/Outdoor Sale at 2nd Chance Thrift Shoppe
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, at 205 Main Street in Norway, is excited to announce that its newly refurbished Thrift Shoppe will be open, indoors and weather permitting outdoors, on Saturday, October 7 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thanks to generous donations from the Oxford Hills Community, the Thrift Shoppe will feature unique […]
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Childhood literacy subject of Rotary meeting
BRIDGTON — What’s the best way to help kids who may need us the most? Hilary & Chuck Wilcoxen of Team Long Run shared some of their answers to that critical question at the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, September 28. Team Long Run develops and delivers programs that support a child’s progress […]
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OH Alumnus of the Year
PARIS — Ryan Ricci is a member of the OHCHS Class of 2009. He attended Johnson & Wales University, earning an associate’s degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. His college internship brought him back to the Oxford Hills where he decided to try to make a positive change. Ryan is […]