Register for snow tubing trip HARRISON — Harrison Parks and Rec. is hosting a trip to the Seacoast Adventure Park in Windham for Harrison and Waterford children in grades 2 and up during school vacation week on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The bus leaves the Harrison Town Office parking lot at 12:15 and returns at 4:15. […]
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Carey H. McLendon
1937 – 2015 NORWAY — Carey H. McLendon, 77, of South Paris passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, at Stephens Memorial Hospital. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct. 1, 1937, the daughter of Irvin O. and Frances Shiver Hagan. She was an alumni of Sylvan High School and attended Bessie Tift College. She married […]
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Mexico High School Class of 1948 MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1948 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Dick’s Restaurant, Maine Street. Classmates and friends are welcome. For more information, call 364-2717. Stephens High School Class of 1951 MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold their February […]
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Proposed fireworks ban going to Norway voters in June
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday night to place an article that would prohibit the use of fireworks in town except for special occasions on the June 9 ballot. A public hearing will be held prior to the vote. Nancy Hohmann, of 420 Crockett Ridge Road, presented the board with a citizens’ […]
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Spaghetti supper at Rowe School NORWAY — A spaghetti supper fundraiser will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Guy E. Rowe School cafeteria, 219 Main St. Basket raffles will be available. Donations will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the fourth-grade students and their trip to Bryant Pond Outdoor […]
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Stephens Community Healthcare Foundation awards grants
NORWAY — Barbara Allen, vice president of community relations and development, has announced that the board of the Stephens Community Healthcare Foundation awarded grants to three local nonprofit organizations at their meeting on Jan. 14. These grants will support the community in attaining healthier lifestyles and also serves as a component of Western Maine Health’s […]
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Grants available for Oxford County nonprofits
ELLSWORTH — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that draw on the strengths of the community and foster collaboration are encouraged to apply to the Oxford County Fund, part of the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. A volunteer committee of Oxford County residents and business leaders reviews grants and makes recommendations […]
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Norway businesses eager to see brewery
NORWAY — Christmas was more than a month ago, but the spirit lingers among Norway businesses welcoming a potential competitor to Main Street. The post-holiday months are traditionally some of the slowest at restaurants and bars, but that hasn’t stopped owners from saying they’re excited to see a new microbrewery in their midst. Last week, a […]
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Snowshoe program changes location NORWAY — Given snow predictions, the Western Foothills Land Trust is shifting its Wednesday, Jan. 28, snowshoe program to Roberts Farm Preserve, from 4 to 5 p.m. Snowshoes are available for anyone needing them. Skating rink is open in Oxford OXFORD — The Oxford Recreation Center’s outdoor ice rink is now […]