Lunch, yard sale swap planned OTISFIELD — A free (donations accepted) community lunch and yard sale swap, will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Community Hall, Route 121. Menu includes chicken a la king, biscuits, peas, salads, gingerbread, coffee, tea, water. To arrange a ride, call Nancy Coombs at […]
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Recognition dinner for Rep. Briggs planned for June 19
DIXFIELD — The Oxford County Democrats have announced hosts for the Recognition Dinner for Rep. Sheryl Briggs to be held on Thursday, June 19, at the Dixfield Legion Hall. Hosts include Sheriff Wayne Gallant of Rumford, Sen. John and Claire Patrick of Rumford, Malcolm and Maureen Gill of Dixfield, Jimmy and Brenda McHugh of Mexico, […]
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Norway voters put aside money for future fire substation
NORWAY — Voters at Monday night’s annual town meeting approved a $4.4 million budget, money to buy land for a fire substation and an ordinance on delaying demolition of historic buildings. A narrow majority of voters approved a request by fire Chief Dennis Yates to set aside $20,000 for the future purchase of land in […]
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Norway voters to consider ordinance on historic buildings
NORWAY — Voters will be asked to approve a historic building demolition delay ordinance at the annual town meeting Monday. Action on the 43-article warrant begins at 7 p.m. June 16 in the Forum at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris. While a demolition delay ordinance cannot prevent demolitions indefinitely, preservationists say it […]
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Tri -Town Seniors elect officers JAY — On May 19 the Tri -Town Seniors held their last meeting for the season. A BBQ was served at noon followed by a short meeting. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted as read. The election of officers and board of directors was held. The new […]
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Norway arts center gets colorful coat
NORWAY — One thing is sure, the colors are bright. “We’re artists,” Western Maine Arts Center President Mike Everett of Auburn said as he stood on top of a ladder with a bright yellow paint brush in his hand. “We want to stand out,” he said. The former 1866 Norway Upper Primary School, now the Lajos […]
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Western Maine Health announce board changes
NORWAY – David Hoisington, Western Maine Health Board chairman, has announced the election of three new trustees to an initial three-year term. Lisa Miller, M.D. of Norway, Todd Gauger, DVM, of South Paris, and Kevin Carleton of Paris, assumed the seats of retiring board members Larry Farmer, O.D., Wendy Penley, Peter Chapman and Ola Melhus, […]
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Fifth-grader wins Americanism essay contest
NORWAY — Garrett Pendexter is the Stone-Smart Unit 82, American Legion, Auxiliary winner for the Americanism essay contest with the theme, “How Can I Show Pride in Being an American?” Garrett is a fifth-grader at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School. Garrett and his family visited the Stone-Smart Legion supper on May 14. After reading his […]
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Norway voters to decide on new equipment, future fire substation
NORWAY — Voters will be asked to approve a $4.4 million municipal budget during the annual town meeting Monday, June 16, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Forum in Paris. Action on the 43-article warrant begins at 7 p.m. Among the articles are one requesting money for a new dump truck, a new sidewalk […]