PARIS — A passion for hiking — not only with humans but man’s best friend — led to the creation of the Trail Hounds’ successful safe hiking project, which landed the team the opportunity to represent Maine in the North American Open Championships for the FIRST LEGO League in May. The Trail Hounds are part […]
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Longaberger bingo for pets NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care will host Longaberger bingo Sunday, March 26, at the Norway Legion Hall. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and bingo will start at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for 16 games. There will also be coverall games, raffles and a 50/50. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit Responsible Pet Care. FMI, tickets: […]
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Tuesday storm dumps more than half-foot of snow in Oxford Hills
After a brief respite from the spate of storms that hit Maine in February, Oxford Hills on Tuesday got more snow, sending local highway departments out on the road again. Norway Road Foreman Jim Tibbetts said “everybody’s been busy” ahead of Tuesday’s storm, and he has all of his trucks on the road. “Everybody has their […]
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Norway planners OK tattoo and piercing parlor
NORWAY — The Planning Board has granted a local woman permission to open a tattoo and piercing parlor on Paris Street. Chairman Dennis Gray said Monday afternoon that Christine Mitchell sought permission to open the business at 62 Paris St. He said she had all her licenses and building owner Terry Porter is willing to […]
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Farmington’s Winter Farmers Market FARMINGTON — Farmington’s Winter Farmers Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through the end of April at the Farmington Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St. FMI: 207-778-6637. Saturday Story Time in Norway NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a Saturday Story Time for families who are unable […]
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Farmington’s Winter Farmers Market FARMINGTON — Farmington’s Winter Farmers Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through the end of April at the Farmington Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St. FMI: 207-778-6637. Saturday Story Time in Norway NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a Saturday Story Time for families who are unable […]
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Octavia Morin
BETHEL — Octavia M. Morin of Bethel, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 28. She was born in Norway, the daughter of Anthony and Tracy (Ross) Morin, on March 12, 1998. Octavia attended Crescent Park Elementary School and Telstar Regional High School, where she recently graduated in the spring of 2016. She […]
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Question on Norway rural village development on warrant
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen has voted to place a question on whether to amend the town’s Site Plan Review Ordinance on the annual town meeting ballot in June. At the 2016 town meeting, voters approved a 180-day moratorium on industrial and commercial development in four rural villages: • Swift’s Corner — The area around […]
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Seminar to discuss DASH Diet NORWAY — The DASH Diet has been proven to help lower blood pressure. Stephens Memorial Hospital’s registered dietitian Pat Watson will give an introduction to this eating plan while participants sample delicious, low-sodium, heart-healthy recipes. DASH Diet to Lower High Blood Pressure will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the […]