NORWAY — Police Chief Rob Federico and Fire Chief Dennis Yates presented certificates of special recognition at Thursday evening’s Board of Selectmen meeting to several officers with the police and fire departments who have served in the military. Federico said that the certificates, which were given to the departments by Sen. Angus King, included a […]
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Norway resident sculpts bright new year
Mark Rutter of Norway has sculpted “2019” and a peace sign outside the home he housesits near Lake Pennesseewassee in Norway. “I have people stopping across the street to take pictures and tell me that they love what I’m doing,” he said. “I just do it for the smiles.” (Sun Journal photo by Matthew Daigle)
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CN Brown gives to Norway food pantry
CN Brown Co.’s corporate office team came together in December to gather food for the food pantry at the Episcopal Church in Norway. Team members brought in a nonperishable food item each day of the month, eventually gathering an estimated $500 worth of food, which was delivered on Christmas Eve. From left are employees Pat […]
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Merrill joins Hoisington & Bean in Norway
NORWAY — Hoisington & Bean, P.A., has hired Mikenzi Merrill, a public accountant who graduated from Thomas College and has three years of experience in public accounting. Merrill is licensed to practice in Maine. Her areas of practice with Hoisington & Bean include accounting and attestation services, financial statement preparation, and personal and business income […]
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House Lorax to host first Friday Blindman's Ball
NORWAY — Local art collective House Lorax invites the general public to the first Friday Blindman’s Ball on Jan. 4 at 290 Main St., second floor. Join House Lorax for an evening of creative performance art, including creative dance, music, live art and more, all while viewing their gallery, full of hung art from local artists. […]
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Rowe School students visit Norway Historical Society and Museum
Curator Charles Longley from the Norway Museum and Historical Society shows a group of third graders from Rowe School historical artifacts that would have been used in every day life in the home. Retired teachers Bruce Watts and Peter Hammond, along with Longley, arranged for 50 third graders in three groups over three days to […]
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Cancer resource center lists January events
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has announced the January calendar. In case of inclement weather, when School Administrative District 17 cancels school the CRCWM will also be closed. Drop in hours are from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays (winter hours) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Volunteers are available […]
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FaceTime: Eric White — 'always, always, always' looking for antiques
Eric White said that he has always had a fascination with antiques, vintage collectibles and reselling items, a hobby that has evolved over the years into Vintiques of Maine, a Main Street, Norway, business that sells an assortment of vintage wares, antiques and oddities, many of which are one of a kind. For White, as […]
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Constructing gingerbread houses at Norway library
Chyla Lamp and her daughter, Elsie, build a gingerbread house Wednesday afternoon at the Norway Memorial Library. Every Wednesday, the library’s Children’s Department hosts after-school events for children. (Sun Journal photo by Matthew Daigle)
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Center announces top fundraisers at Turkey Trot 4 Hope
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine held the second annual Turkey Trot 4 Hope benefit on Thanksgiving Day in Norway. Pictured are Nancy Hohmann and her dog, Belle, who were the event’s top fundraisers. They raised $2,120 and won a two-night getaway in New Hampshire. Participants were allowed to create their own fundraising teams this […]