NORWAY — Occupy Oxford Hills will show the documentary, “Bidder 70,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St. Pot luck refreshments will be available at 6 p.m. The film is about environmental integrity, civil disobedience, and Tim DeChristopher, who submitted bids at a U.S. Bureau of Land Management auction […]
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Yoga series begins March 12 BRIDGTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will present “Yoga Nidra: Deep Guided Relaxation,” a four-part yoga series, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning March 12 at The Old Town Hall. The weekly sessions will offer participants an opportunity to unwind and enjoy a […]
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Norway police cruiser expected to arrive this week
NORWAY — Police Chief Rob Federico said a new police cruiser to replace one wrecked in January is due to arrive this week. “We’re anxious to have it,” Federico told selectmen Thursday. The 2014 Ford Interceptor will replace a 2014 Dodge Charger destroyed Jan. 27 when officer James Ventresca was pursuing a speeding car and […]
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Norway reps step down from NPC-TV
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen accepted the resignations of Chairman Matt Gurney and Lou Page, two of Norway’s representatives to the Norway-Paris Community Television Board of Directors, at its meeting Thursday night. The board also appointed Town Manager David Holt to a temporary position on the NPC-TV board so it can continue to pay its bills until […]
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Norway manager cites need for new equipment
NORWAY — Town Manager David Holt told selectmen Thursday night that he expects to recommend money for a dump truck, a sidewalk tractor and a bucket loader in the 2014-15 fiscal year budget. The cost to taxpayers will be about $145,000. Holt reminded the board that the town’s approach to budgeting high-priced equipment traditionally was […]
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Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School honor roll
PARIS — The second-quarter honor roll has been announced for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. High honors Grade nine: Emily Blackshaw, Cassia Docos, Kaylee Dow, Zane Dustin, Tyler Ellingwood, Allysah Elliott, Brittany Farrar, Nathan Godbout, Logan Hallee, Hannah Hartnett, Ty Heaward, Emily Jackson, Emily Lathrop, Jonathon Libby, Nathaniel McNutt, Aaron Nolan, Morgan Richardson, Julyan West. […]
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Gingerbread House roof work goes to Lewiston company
NORWAY — A Lewiston company has been awarded a contract to replace the roof of the historic Gingerbread House on Main Street. Above and Beyond of Lewiston, which does commercial, institutional and residential roofing, siding and windows, bid $54,370. “It’s really exciting; this is our first major project,” Albert Judd of the Norway Landmarks Preservation Society […]
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Norway woman named environmental steward
NORWAY — The Maine Conservation Corps recently welcomed Laura Crossley of Norway to serve as an environmental steward and AmeriCorps volunteer for a 45-week, 1,700-hour term of national service. Crossley is the daughter of Norman and Pam Crossley of Lisbon, Iowa. She is a 1995 graduate of Solon High School, a graduate of the University […]
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Chip trailer buckles after run-in with frost heave
NORWAY — Bad winter roads are well known to cause damage to vehicles — not to mention driver’s nerves — but an incident Tuesday on Route 117 might set a new bar for horror stories about road conditions this year. Around 12:20 p.m., Leroy Edwards of Harrison was hauling almost 30 tons of wood chips […]
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Free presentation on buying beef and pork in bulk
NORWAY — Dottie Bell of Thunder Hill Farm in Waterford will offer information on buying meats in bulk at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Old Squire Farm Market, 493 Main St. Bell will have handouts full of detailed information and will answer questions. Discover how meats purchased in bulk (by the side) from […]