We rarely write about ourselves in this column, but people keep asking — what’s happening to the newspaper industry? A lot, thank you, and most of it good. We do appreciate that readers are concerned about the challenges our business has faced over the past three years. Many have heard about the handful of metro […]
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Frechette earns certification
NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital registered nurse Beth Frechette, RN-C, who works in the Medical/Surgical Department, recently became certified in medical surgical nursing. Certification requires applicants to not only understand the physiological indicators associated with their patients’ illnesses, but also the social, emotional and behavioral factors that impact the patient and their health. Criteria also […]
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Poverty coalition finds focus, drafts resource guide
NORWAY — A coalition of nonprofits, church leaders and other community members working to alleviate poverty has completed a draft of its resource guide and is closer to defining the group’s goals and boundaries. The group, which decided on the name Oxford Hills Community Resource Coalition in February, discussed rethinking the name as they decide […]
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Norway Historical Society presenting program
NORWAY — The Norway Historical Society will present its first public program of 2011 on Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m. Tom Denison, interim trustee, will speak about the history and activities of the Higgins-Crooker Charity Fund, a little-known local aid organization. Nineteenth-century hardware merchant James O. Crooker and his wife, Adelia Higgins Crooker, made […]
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Family of four left homeless after fire
NORWAY — A Pikes Hill Road family of four was left homeless early Saturday morning when fire destroyed their more-than-100-year-old wooden house, Norway fire Chief Dennis Yates said. Christopher M. Buckley, his wife and their two children are being helped by the American Red Cross, which has housed them in an area motel for the […]
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First Universalist churches holding Easter services
PARIS — The First Universalist churches of Norway and West Paris will celebrate an Easter sunrise service at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 24, at the top of Perham Road, West Paris. The short sunrise service will be followed by a simple Easter breakfast at the West Paris church, located on Main Street. “Rise Up, […]
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Christ Episcopal Church announces Holy Week services
NORWAY — Christ Episcopal Church offers several services during Holy Week and Easter. On Maundy Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m., Jesus’ Last Supper and footwashing are observed. Holy Eucharist is celebrated followed by the removal of all decorations, done solemnly in the darkened church. On Good Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m., we gather […]
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Second Congregational Church to observe holy week
NORWAY — Holy week at the Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ will be observed with a variety of public events for children, youths and adults. On Sunday, April 17, worshippers at the 10 a.m. Palm Sunday service will be welcomed by the church school children, who will distribute palms to all. Music on […]
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Wanted: Artists for summer shows
PARIS – Exhibitors are being sought for the Moore Park Art Show scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13. All artwork must be original. The annual show typically showcases a broad spectrum of art, including paintings, drawings, photography, wood, metal and glass sculpture, fine jewelry, handmade prints and textile/fiber arts. Booths are $60 for a single exhibitor, […]