NORWAY — Artists and artisans are being sought for the 44th annual Norway Arts Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 9. Featured will be paintings, drawings, photography, wood, metal and glass sculpture; fine jewelry; handmade prints; and fiber and textile/fiber arts. All artwork must be the original design and creation of the exhibitor. The Western Maine […]
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Church to hold First Friday soup supper
NORWAY — A chili, chowder, soup and stew supper, with take-out available, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. It is the third in a series of “First Friday Fantastic Family Feasts.” The public is invited for dinner, fellowship and an opportunity to […]
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Oxford Hills groups band together to help homeless
NORWAY — A group formed to prevent homelessness and get the homeless back on their feet made progress Thursday, even if the group’s name and the exact area they’ll cover are still up in the air. When Mainers fall on hard times, often they don’t know where to turn. Churches often direct the needy to […]
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SAD 44 Central offices to move to Norway Savings Bank
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board voted overwhelmingly Monday to enter into a five-year lease with Norway Savings Bank for the use of 1,900 square feet for the district’s central offices. “The price is really phenomenal,” Superintendent David Murphy said Wednesday. At about $5,700, plus about $5,000 for utilities for the first year, the district […]
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Snow brings few accidents in Oxford Hills
PARIS — Wednesday’s storm sent vehicles sliding off roads across Oxford County. In Paris, a Coca-Cola tractor-trailer jackknifed on Route 119 near the Hebron town line at around 11 a.m. The road was closed and traffic was diverted for about four hours until the truck could be moved. According to Lt. Michael Dailey of the […]
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Eats: Popular Norway restaurant is a taste of vegan
NORWAY — The Taste of Eden Vegan Cafe offers up some interestingly healthy and fabulous food — for vegans and non-vegans alike. Their recipes might just inspire you to start the New Year by eating a little healthier. The two owners of the cafe,which is located at 238 Main St., are Michael and Sonya Tardif. […]
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Winter activity kits NORWAY — Children in first through third grade are invited to join a program to make winter activity kits from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Norway Memorial Library. Participants will make games and activities to put in their activity kits for use later in the winter. In case […]
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Local aid groups, churches, towns coordinating to streamline services
NORWAY — Local churches, towns and aid organizations are working to open up communications with one another to better provide aid to the poor and homeless. Anne Stanley, rector at Christ Episcopal Church in Norway, said one goal is to create a list or even a book for organizations in the Oxford Hills region to […]