This ‘n That

Crafts Boy Scout Troop 130 will be holding a Craft & Vendor Fair at the Paris Fire Station, 137 Western Ave, South Paris, on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafters and vendors will be offering wooden items, Thanksgiving center pieces, jewelry, knit items, candy bouquets, Scentsy and more. The Boy Scouts will […]

Thank you all for Harvestfest

To the Editor: On Saturday, September 30th, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as Bethel’s Harvestfest kicked off. The day started with a wonderful Jeep Jamboree parade. On the common, the air was filled with sounds from laughing and smiling children painting pumpkins at Hancock Lumber’s tent. The music was terrific, with Brad Hooper in […]

NSB promotes Farrell

NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]

NSB promotes Farrell

NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]

Grief support group starting

PARIS — The First Congregational Church of South Paris will be hosting a Grief Support Group beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. at 17 East Main Street in South Paris. The group is open to anyone in the Oxford Hills Community. The group will meet for six weeks (11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13). […]

MEOC offers free college planning

REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, October 30 at 10 a.m. Who we are: […]

Advertiser Democrat reporter Nicole Carter wins awards

STATE — Advertiser Democrat staff writer Nicole Carter received two first place journalism awards Saturday, Oct. 14, during the annual Maine Press Association’s conference. Carter won for news story and spot news story for her articles about Narcan and school bus bullying. She also won second place for a business story about the Odd Fellows […]

Rowe School needs Halloween help

NORWAY — The Guy E. Rowe School is hosting its second annual Trunk or Treat and is seeking folks and businesses to join as “Trunkers” this Halloween to put on a “spooky good time” for the children. The event is Friday, Oct. 27 with treaters welcomed from 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. in the Rowe bus […]

Rotary welcomes Kenney

Becoming proactive to prevent crime

Norway is becoming proactive instead of reactive, hoping to curb crime in the region.