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Annual plant and yard sale planned for Saturday

NORWAY — The First Universalist Church of Norway, UU, will have its annual plant sale and indoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 12. There will be locally grown annuals, herbs, perennials and house plants available. Organizer Richard Pollack said, “This is a great opportunity pick up plants to fill an empty […]

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Plant sale will benefit mission work

NORWAY — The Mission Committee of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, in the church parking lot, 205 Main St. There will be hanging plants, herb baskets, geraniums, house and garden plants, annuals and perennials. The proceeds from the sale will […]

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Newcomb announces bid for House District 95 seat

NORWAY — Russ Newcomb has announced his campaign for House District 95, which includes the towns of Greenwood, Norway, Waterford and West Paris. Newcomb, now in his fourth three-year term as on the Norway Board of Selectman, also served the last eight years on the Oxford County Advisory Committee, according to a release issued by […]

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Meeting set for parents interested in religion

NORWAY — The First Universalist Church of Norway is announcing an open meeting for parents of children ages 5 through 12 who are interested in having their children explore religion and spirituality from a progressive point of view appreciative of contributions from all of the world’s religious traditions. The Unitarian Universalist Association, of which the […]

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Soccer registration deadline extended

NORWAY — The Norway Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a kindergarten soccer program from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3, at the baseball field behind Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The registration fee is $25; participants will receive a T-shirt and soccer ball. Nonresidents are also welcome to […]

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Fuda ‘confused’ by Norway actions Festival organizer says he didn’t need permit

NORWAY — Fudafest organizer Aaron Fuda said he has abided by the rules of the town’s outdoor festival ordinance and doesn’t understand why the town would try to get a temporary restraining order against him to shut down his annual gathering. “I played by their rules and only allowed 200 tickets to be available,” said […]

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Disposal wipes big problem for sewer pumps

NORWAY — The request is very simple. Don’t put disposable wipes down the toilet. “Disposable wipes should not go in the toilet,” said Mechanic Falls Sanitary District Supervisor Tom Schultz, whose crews have to regularly unclog pounds of disposable wipes and other material from underground pumps by hand. “It’s really an advertising thing. Put them […]

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Fourth person charged in Norway pot bust

NORWAY — A fourth person suspected of cultivating marijuana in a rented Norway house was arrested Wednesday after visiting her boyfriend at the Auburn jail. Alma Barberena, 26, of Florida, remains in the Androscoggin County Jail on two counts of cultivating marijuana and $1,000 bail. Previously arrested on marijuana cultivation and trafficking charges were Brian […]

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Norway board sees Opera House as top priority

NORWAY — Selectmen agreed Thursday night that dealing with the future of the Opera House will be their top priority in he coming year. Upkeep of town roads, revitalization of Main Street and providing affordable living to residents were some of the other priorities listed they listed during the 90-minute session geared toward goal-setting. Board […]