Norway Maine
DUV installs officers
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19 of Stoneham held their installation of officers on Feb. 27 at the home of Marilyn Jones in Norway. Elsie Bonney, Department of Maine DUVCW president, was installing officer. Sally Sawyer, Department of Maine DUVCW secretary, served as chaplain. Initiation was held […]
‘Ability at Work’ is theme for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
NORWAY — In 1987 President Ronald Reagan declared March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, urging “all Americans to join me in according to our fellow citizens with such disabilities both encouragement and the opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.” “Ability at Work” is the theme for Developmental […]
Norway incumbents prepare for June election
NORWAY – Selectman Warren Session and Norway Memorial Library Trustee Patricia Brophy have taken out nomination papers for the June 10 election, Town Clerk Shirley Boyce said Tuesday. Nomination papers for a school board member, two selectmen and two library trustees became available Monday. All terms are for three years. Longtime SAD 17 director Don […]
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Program on diet for blood pressure NORWAY — The DASH Diet has been proven to help people lower their blood pressure. Join Stephens Memorial Hospital’s registered dietitian Pat Watson to learn more about this eating plan while sampling delicious, low-sodium, heart-healthy recipes. DASH diet booklets and recipes will be provided. Stephens Memorial Hospital will hold […]
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West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS — The Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesday of each month. West Paris residents are invited to come once a month. Spurrs Corner […]
Gouin, Damon seek re-election in Norway
NORWAY — Longtime SAD 17 director Don Gouin and Selectman Bill Damon said they will run for re-election at the June 10 annual elections. Nomination papers are available Monday, March 17, for five positions. They are for a school board member, two selectmen and two Norway Memorial Library trustees. “We’ve accomplished a lot of things,” […]
Children’s Theater Workshop to present ‘Bebop With Aesop’
NORWAY — The second annual Children’s Theater Workshop is busy preparing for their performance of Jill and Michael Gallina’s musical, “Bebop With Aesop,” at 2 p.m. Saturday March 22, at the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. The public is invited to the free performance. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Since late September, a […]
The Raven celebrates one year of success, community
NORWAY — This Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of when The Raven Collections shop took flight on Main Street in Norway. Gray and her husband, Ernie, first came to Oxford Hills ten years ago. With the help of a close friend’s knowledge in retail and specialization in minerals and fossils, Gray opened her shop. Her […]
Norway selectmen approve Earth Day parade
NORWAY — A sidewalk parade will be held Saturday, April 26, to celebrate Earth Day and the Alan Day Community Garden. Scott Vlaun of the Moose Pond Arts & Ecology, and his son, Jasper, met with the Board of Selectmen last week to get permission for the parade. It is planned from 9:30 to 11 […]