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That telephone made it the cat's meeyow. For "red hot" stories, such as a fire or accident that need to be published the next day, I would type the stories on the copy paper and then call the paper, the Bangor Daily News .
Paris concert to benefit accident victim's family
PARIS Rapper Spose will be in Paris later this month for a concert to benefit the family of Logan Dam, the 19-year old Norway man who was killed in a West Paris car crash last month, along with a local high school student.
Alcohol, cell phone result in teen crash ... Four charged with furnishing
A silver 2005 Toyota sedan, operated by Eve Rottersman, 18, Bridgton, drifted off of Sodom Road in Norway and into some trees Saturday.
The district Spelling Bee for grades 6-8 was held at the Middle School Library on January 26th.
Oxford Hills business and community leaders honored
Wendy Williams, left, Carlene Treadwell, Karen Ellis and Jean Delamater of Rightstart accept the Community Service Award on Saturday at the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.
Maine Historical Society Programs to Celebrate Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 205th Birthday
The annual Longfellow birthday party will be held at 10am. The party includes readings of Longfellow poems by MPBN's Irwin Gratz, a reading of Paul Revere's Ride by former State Representative Herb Adams, craft activities, and birthday cake.
Nuts and bolts of news reporting -- 'good old' days
About Us Last Updated: Feb 5, 2012 - 12:20:15 AM Millinocket, East Millinocket, Medway, and all of Maine! Staff Login Nuts and bolts of news reporting -- "good old" days By Milton M. Gross Feb 5, 2012 - 12:20:05 AM That telephone made it the cat's meeyow.
Oxford Hills clergy oppose plan to cut MaineCare
Last week, nine local clergy signed an open letter to local state senators and representatives asking them to reject the budget cuts.
Planners hear request to turn retail into residential
The Norway Planning Board voted to approve a renovation and a change in business at its meeting on January 26.
HUD vows now to improve oversight: MSHA needs to do more
Maine State Housing Authority will be held accountable for federally subsidized substandard housing conditions in Oxford County, according to the head of the federal Housing and Urban Development department, Monday.
Hebron Academy Middle School Director Paul Brouwer and English teacher Grace Drown recently presented certificates for the fall trimester honor roll.
Social service cuts may force GA combining
A spike in General Assistance demand, and the threat of state social program cuts have led the town managers of Paris and Norway to suggest combining certain aspects of the General Assistance program.
Architect gives update on Opera House project
The Norway Opera House Corp. will take over the ownership of the Opera House within the next couple of weeks, architect Denis Lachman told a room of 20 officials, residents, and local business owners Monday night.
Shoe and String Festival set for Norway
Pictures of Mellie Dunham and antique snowshoes are some of the exhibits being displayed for the next two weeks in Main Street business fronts, including this one next to Duncan Slade's art studio near Cafe Nomad.
Energy-efficient furnace bought with donation
James Reid and Andy Grant of James Reid Heating, Inc. in Hebron, stand next to two new oil boilers that they had recently installed at the Second Congregational Church in Norway.
TWC wraps up digital conversion in central Maine
Time Warner Cable said it would wrap up its digital conversion in its central Maine market early Tuesday, when the remaining analog channels on its lineup are transitioned to the all-digital format in 17 communities, including Lewiston, Auburn and Norway.
When Words Kill: Maine starts sending message: Texting & driving is lethal
Katrina Seeley, a senior class leader at Poland Regional High School, signed a pledge promising to abstain from texting and driving after a representative from AT&T visited the school to talk about teens who paid the ultimate price for texting behind the wheel.
Norway retains ownership of the Opera House tower
The historic clock tower that sits at the top of the Norway Opera House on Main Street will remain in the town's possession, voted the Board of Selectmen unanimously at its January 19 meeting.
Pinball wizard, radio and childhood
Born in Norway, Jeff Parsons has lived in the area most of his life. Now he works as a DJ at a radio station in Portland.
Opera House tower to stay in Norway's possession
Engineer Al Hodson of Resurgence Engineering and Preservation in Portland said the Norway Opera House weather vane is more secure than originally thought.