Rabies Clinic NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care is holding a rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic at Norway Fire Station on Saturday, September 9. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the clinic will end at 11 a.m. $20 for rabies and $25 for microchipping. For more information, call Responsible Pet Care at 743-8679. Suppers OTISFIELD — […]
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Cancer Resource Center’s calendar
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, (CRCofWM) located at 59 Winter Street, Norway, on the Stephens Memorial Hospital campus, announces their schedule of free in-person and virtual classes and activities for the month of September. Anyone impacted by cancer (cancer survivors and caregivers) can participate. Weekly public Drop-in hours Every Thursday from […]
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Sweden Food Pantry ‘wins’ during Sweden Days
SWEDEN — During Sweden Days, Rose McKenzie, Selectboard administrative assistant, drew the winning ticket from among the thousands sold with the help of Gail Dewildt, secretary of the Sweden Historical Society. The winner of the 50/50 raffle was Zbigniew “Zibby” Wisniewski from Lovell. Zibby won $577.50 and immediately donated $200 to the Sweden Food Pantry […]
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Paris Elementary student makes community support a tradition
PARIS — Last summer Bradley Sincyr-Newbert, going into the fourth grade at Paris Elementary School, decided his classmates needed new backpacks and he did something about it. He started a backpack drive and not only did his donation campaign take in 31 new backpacks, but they were also filled with school supplies. This year Sincyr-Newbert […]
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Hannibal Hamlin’s birthday celebration set
PARIS — Friends of First Baptist Church of Paris, will be holding its third annual Hannibal Hamlin Birthday Celebration on Saturday, August 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Paris Hill Common. This is a throwback celebration, evoking the spirit of the 19th century and honoring the man who served as Abraham Lincoln’s […]
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Fare Share offers discounts, resources for community
NORWAY — Fare Share Food Cooperative, a staple of Norway since 1978, is now offering 15% off to all shoppers who walk or bike to the store every Wednesday through October this year, and a new discounted grocery section with a growing variety of items. The Co-op is also pleased to announce they have joined […]
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Library to host Maine writer Bruce Robert Coffin
NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will host Maine author Bruce Robert Coffin at Norway Memorial Library on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Coffin will talk, read from his work, answer audience questions, and sign books. Coffin is the award-winning author of the bestselling Detective Byron mystery series. A […]
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Downhill Derby results
WEST PARIS — Saturday, August 12 turned out to be a great race day for the West Paris Downhill Derby. Pictured are the winners of the race from left; Liam Holland, Third Place; Steven McCann, First Place; and Ariyen Holland, Second Place. One more downhill derby race will be held this season on Saturday, September […]
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Grants available for leaders of color
STATE — Nonprofit leaders of color may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). MaineCF’s Investing in Leaders of Color (ILOC) grant program supports nonprofit leaders of color and their organizations. The program provides one-on-one coaching, a stipend for professional development and operating costs, and networking opportunities. The applicant must be a […]
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Norway seeks input on resident vulnerability to weather hazards
NORWAY — A public forum will be held on Tuesday, August 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the town office. A community survey is also available in the town office and on the Norway town website. The town of Norway is conducting a vulnerability assessment to understand how hazards like heat waves, flooding, and other severe […]