Jerry Bryant, of Amherst, Massachusetts, will present a musical program on traditional sailor chanteys from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, at the Norway Memorial Library. The men who worked on square-riggers in the 19th century used rhythmic work songs, which they called chanteys (or shanties, depending on where they were from), to coordinate their […]
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Courtesy boat inspections on rise at Maine lakes in high-stakes battle against invasive species
Although few inspections detect invasives such as the Eurasian watermilfoil, officials are ramping up efforts because the damage to a lake’s ecosystem can hinder boaters and swimmers, and reduce surrounding property values.
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SeniorsPlus announces summer office hours
SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced its summer office hours, according to a news release from the agency. Lewiston Office, 8 Falcon Road, hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Those with a specific concern are encouraged to make an […]
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Norway gallery to feature South Paris artist’s work during July
Main Street Gallery plans to feature Sandra Pealer as its artist of the month for July. A reception is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8 at 426 Main St. in Norway. The public is welcome for refreshments and a chance to meet the artist. Pealer, who paints from her studio in South […]
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‘Life Inspired,’ a retrospective exhibit presented by Barbara Rule Traficonte
A retrospective exhibit by Barbara Rule Traficonte, “Life Inspired,” will open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 8, at the Matolcsy Art Center in Norway. There will be light finger foods and drink. The retrospective will represent a wide variety of her work dating back to 1952; seventy five years of oil […]
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Wilton man sentenced in Livermore beating of Norway man
Alexander K. Lewis was convicted in the case involving a 20-year-old from Norway.
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Connie Ladd-McVey artwork to be featured in Western Maine Art Group gallery
The Western Maine Art Group’s Artist of the Month in June is Connie Ladd-McVey. Her work will be featured at the Main Street Gallery in Norway. The artist will host a First Friday Reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 3. Retiring after forty years in commercial art, and moving to Auburn, she continued expanding […]
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Norway library kicks off Adopt-A-Book program
Norway Memorial Library’s annual Adopt-A-Book program, offering the public an opportunity to honor a child, friend or relative with a book added to the collection in their name, is scheduled to be held throughout May. Each book purchased will be identified with a book plate. Books awaiting adoption are on display in the library and […]
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UMaine at Farmington names spring Wilson Scholars
Local students include Daniela Lilly Rodiles of Farmington and Miles Stevens of Norway.
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Norway-based art group plans exhibits
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group is set to present a solo exhibition of works — “Observation, Perception, Imagination!” — by Center Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. The show opens Friday, May 6, and continuing through the end of the month, according to a news release […]