The Spring Reiki Clinic, sponsored by the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. A reservation is required for a free 20-minute individual chair session for those impacted by cancer and a friend. Call 207-890-0329 before noon […]
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Matolcsy Art Center to presenting exhibit by two women
NORWAY — The Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., is reopening its doors as a gallery space at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 6. An exhibit titled 2 women 2 views will feature Barbara Traficonte and Judy Schneider. Both are accomplished painters with different styles but a similar process. They work “plein air” and have the […]
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Oxford Hills students play Twister at library
Rebekkah Strout, at top, calls out instructions Wednesday afternoon to, from left, Dakota Metcalf, Rebecca Taylor and Daimian Francis, as they play a game of Twister and attempt to keep their balance at the Norway Public Library’s Teen Room. Cynthia Riley, the teen services librarian since 2012, said that the Teen Room is a “place for teenagers to […]
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CEBE to form local chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby in Norway
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) is joining with the Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) to form the Western Mountains chapter of CCL, which will meet in Norway. CCL is a national organization focused on changing public policy to address climate change. CEBE has been working in Western Maine for the last five […]
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine to offer Reiki, watercolor classes
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St., has announced the April calendar. Yoga Warriors: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, at Posabilities, 15 Tannery St. The free gentle yoga class will support healthy living for individuals […]
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Churches holding opioid epidemic presentation
NORWAY — The Universalist Churches of Norway, West Paris and South Paris will host a presentation on the opioid crisis in Maine from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Norway church, 470 Main St. Brian Loring of Preble Street Resource Center and representatives from the Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative will share […]
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Man with gun causes school lockdowns in Paris, Norway
PARIS — Schools in Paris and Norway underwent a working lockdown for a little more than 45 minutes Thursday afternoon when the Paris Police Department warned the district that there was an “armed, unsecured individual in the Norway-Paris area.” Detective Sgt. Michael Dailey said Thursday that at 11:36 a.m., the Paris Police Department called the […]
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A 'Merry Old England' display
Doris Ray will present “Merry Old England” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Norway Memorial Library. She is standing beside a glass case display featuring various English artifacts, some of which she got on her trip. In her program, she will talk about what she saw and share pictures. Prizes will […]
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New collaboration to premiere at Globalocal Festival
NORWAY — Cottage Street Creative Exchange, 13 Cottage St., will host the Globalocal Festival at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 24. It will feature Rusty Wiltjer and Oen Kennedy, who will premiere Manhã de Carnaval from Black Orpheus with the Art Moves Dance Ensemble. The duo will playing several tunes. The Globalocal Festival is one of two […]
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Nancy Dyer Landry
PORTLAND — Nancy Dyer Landry, 78, of Norway, passed away Saturday, March 17, at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born Oct. 17, 1937, to Ilan N. and Minnie N. Smart. She attended school in Bridgton. She married George H. Dyer, with whom she had three daughters. Nancy worked for many years at […]