NORWAY — A decision on whether to have the town raze the historic L.F. Pike & Son clothing store on Main Street is expected Monday. Town Manager David Holt told selectmen Thursday night that owner Lesley Gouin Dean of Norway has agreed to consider a proposal by the town to tear down the building. “I […]
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Times for Norway mountain bike biathlon changed
NORWAY — Lee Dassler of the Western Foothills Land Trust announced Thursday that the times for Sunday’s bike biathlon have changed for the mountain bike division. The inaugural Mountain Bike Biathlon is being held Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Roberts Farm Preserve at 64 Roberts Road in Norway. The new mass start time for the […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRUNSWICK — Glen Johnson of Jay and Brenda Laplante of Lewiston were named to the Southern New Hampshire University — Maine Center president’s list for terms in spring 2014. — DAHLONEGA, Ga. — In ceremonies held Aug. 2 at the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. […]
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Norway Library lists new materials
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library has announced the October new book list. Fiction: Susan Wittig Albert, The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush; Jussi Adler-Olsen, The Marco Effect; Margaret Atwood, Stone Mattress; Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Ove; M. C. Beaton, The Blood of an Englishman; Darcie Chan, The Mill River Redemption; Lee Child, […]
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Methodist Women plan Christmas sale PARIS — The United Methodist Women’s Christmas sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. Items will include crafts, baked goods, Rada knives, Christmas gifts and Mrs. Claus’ Closet. Senior luncheon at Anderson Staples OXFORD — On Tuesday, Nov. […]
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Gingerbread House supporters fundraising at DECA Fair
PARIS — Fundraising for the Gingerbread House continues this weekend as Friends of the Gingerbread House set up a table at the DECA Fair. The group will join more than 150 crafters and others at the 40th annual fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main Street. […]
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Free Thanksgiving feast planned in Paris
PARIS — Local women have banded together to provide a free Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27. In 48 hours, the group raised enough food to feed approximately 200 to 300 people, a member said. “The local businesses around here have been amazing,” said Shauna Grenier of Paris, one of the organizers for the dinner at […]
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Registration open for spring semester at University College
Registration is underway for the University of Maine System’s University College at South Paris and Rumford/Mexico spring semester, which begins in January. College professionals recommend that potential students meet with an advisor before selecting courses. Career considerations, financial aid application, and placement testing typically take more time and attention than people may realize. An advisor […]