Collaborative groups of health care networks, the University of Maine System and St. Joseph’s College will receive a combined total of nearly $2.3 million to expand medical training in communities like Farmington, Norway, Bridgton and Blue Hill.
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Norway library to kick off winter blues book bingo Dec. 1
Norway Memorial Library’s Fight the Winter Blues Book Bingo is set to begin Thursday, Dec. 1. Winter Book Bingo cards have 25 squares, each with a different subject such as classic, biography/memoir, or a book set in a favorite season. Participants will read and complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line of five squares to […]
Artists to bring studios to gallery to share how they create
Artists Nikki Millonzi, Judy Schneider, and Peter Herley will set up their studios for “We Three Print & Paint,” a demonstration and exhibit, from Tuesday, Nov. 29, through Friday, Dec. 2, at the Matolcsy Center in Norway. The artists will be working from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Visitors will be able to see […]
Norway center to show artwork by Millonzi family
An opening reception for “Unrolling Vic … An Art Show” is scheduled to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The show will be held at the Matolcsy Art Center, 426 Main St. in Norway. Victor Millonzi’s daughter, Nikki Millonzi, recently unrolled large colorful canvases of her late father that were stored […]
Oxford County bakery puts out 3,200 whoopie pies for one customer
Not even in business two months, Katherine Olinkiewicz has already fulfilled a record custom order.
Annual fundraising gala planned for Cottage Street Creative Exchange
Elemental – a celebration of air, fire, earth and water – will be held during Cottage Street Creative Exchange’s annual fundraising gala of dance and music from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, on the top two floors of the Art Moves Dance Studio building in Norway. A dance party will follow from 8-9 p.m. […]
Skowhegan, Western Maine parishes to help children in need
The Box of Joy program, facilitated by Skowhegan and Western Maine Lakes churches, helps children in need. To participate, individuals and families fill a shoe box or boxes with gifts and mark the box for a boy or a girl and the approximate age. In general, toys, hygiene items and school supplies are acceptable. Items […]
Norway library exhibit ‘Quiet Please’ on display through Nov. 12
Visitors to Norway Memorial Library at 258 Main St. can see an art exhibit in the reference room. “Quiet Please” features 15 mix medium paintings by Peter Herley. Of his art exhibit he writes, “With static in the world, coming at us from all directions, we need a place to be quiet and reflect. With […]
CORRECTION: Artist Alice Tweedie’s website incorrect
The website address for artist Alice Tweedie, who has an exhibit of watercolor paintings on display through Oct. 15 at the Norway Memorial Library, was published incorrectly. The correct address is www.alicetweedieart.com. Pricing lists are available at the display cases and the library information desk has information about purchasing items. For more information, contact Alana […]
Postponed dance party to be held rain or shine in Norway
Cottage Street Creative Exchange