NORTH WATERFORD — All are welcome to attend a special service on Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper, on Thursday, April 18, at the North Waterford Church, Route 35, opposite Melby’s Eatery. The service will begin at 7:15 p.m.
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Fight Back 5K set for June 8
NORWAY — The Fight Back 5K Fun Walk/Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, in Norway. The event is held to honor the memory of Fred Washer, who died two years ago from pancreatic cancer, Rain or shine, registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The starting point is at the Norway Fire Department, 19 Danforth St. […]
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What I’ve Learned/About the Raven
Now is a good time, this being National Poetry Month, to look at the world’s creepiest poem. The title (“The Raven”), the poet (Edgar Allan Poe), and the opening line (“Once upon a midnight dreary,”) tell the reader that the poem is probably not about daffodils and butterflies. “The Raven” has been analyzed every which […]
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Norway accepts bid to pave five roads
A Windham company had the lowest of five bids.
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Norway seeks tree adopters
NORWAY—Want a low maintenance pet? Trees may have more bark than a dog, but they’re much quieter. The Town of Norway is seeking community members and business owners to adopt a tree. Town Manager Dennis Lajoie said that the town is currently applying for Project Canopy, a grant funding program from the Maine Forest Service […]
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Real People/For Zizi Vlaun, taking care of the environment makes economic sense
Zizi Vlaun was born in Toronto in 1967 just before her family immigrated to the U.S. As co-founder, with Scott Vlaun, Seal Rossignol, and Shawn Kane, of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE), her primary goal is to raise awareness about climate change. She lives in Otisfield with her 12-year-old son, Jasper. **** My […]
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New trail maps highlight six preserves
NORWAY — Western Foothills Land Trust (WFLT) has announced its new trail maps for six preserves in the greater Oxford Hills. Beginning on Earth Day, April 22, the trail maps will be found at various businesses around the Oxford Hills, including local and tourist hotspots. Some of these locations include the Oxford Hills Chamber of […]
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Earth Day rally to feature local speakers
NORWAY — This year marks the 49th anniversary of Earth Day, a global movement to help solve climate change, put an end to plastic pollution, protect endangered species, and generally activate the worldwide environmental movement. The western Foothills area centered around Norway has a long tradition of celebrating Earth Day and this year is no […]
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Rev. Colburn to lead Waterford Congregational
WATERFORD — In a unanimous vote held Sunday, March 17, the congregation called the Rev. Doretta Colburn, of Waterford, to lead the ministry of the Waterford Congregational Church (WCC). The new pastor has served in ministry with the United Church of Christ (UCC) for 24 years, first in Connecticut and most recently at the North […]
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Slow Money Maine hosts ‘On The Road’
The first in the 2019 series will take place April 23 at the Norway UU Church.