Community
Plans in the works to revitalize Paris
PARIS — The ad hoc Paris Revitalization Committee wants to keep the momentum going with the town’s recently adopted Strategic Plan and asked town officials last week which projects the town would take on and which the committee and volunteers should tackle. A handful of business owners and committee members attended the selectmen’s meeting on Monday, March […]
Ayuh, it’s spring and snow be darned, Mainers are plantin’
It’s not easy being green in Central and Western Maine. After months of being buried under several feet of snow, seeds aren’t ready to start sprouting anytime soon. But home gardeners can give nature a boost and get ahead of the state’s short growing season by starting seedlings indoors. Rocky Crockett, Norway’s Alan Day Community […]
Bobcats stalk birdfeeders for prey in Norway
NORWAY — For the past two weeks, it’s been the same routine almost every day. A brown and black spotted ball of fur sits patiently in the shadows of the trees, with his small black ear tuffs pointing straight up, as his hazel eyes intently watch the active bird feeders in John McCormack’s snow-covered back yard. […]
Searching for a stream of gold: Proposed regulations would close some Maine waterways to motorized mining
Some recreational gold prospectors aren’t shouting “eureka” at Maine’s Land Use Planning Commission’s proposed changes that would close off certain bodies of water to motorized equipment used in mining the mineral. The commission voted at its Jan. 14 meeting to post the proposed Chapter 10 revisions to the National Recreation and Park Association’s Consistency and […]
Down East Dickering isn’t done, despite cancellation, star says
Uncle Henry’s motto — “You can’t keep a good dickerer down” — is a sentiment the publication’s general manager, local stars and fans are embracing in the wake of the History Channel’s recent decision to cancel “Down East Dickering.” Kevin Webb, general manager of Uncle Henry’s Swap or Sell It Guide, said Tuesday that conversations […]
Garments are praised by volunteers and those in need in Paris
PARIS — The sun was shining Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 3, and the break in the weather allowed South Paris residents Deb Billings and Glen Newell to walk past the gently waving flag that reads “Garments of Praise” and into South Paris Baptist Church to drop off donations and check out new arrivals. They were heading into […]
Fox on ice: Norway ice skating rink to be dedicated to longtime volunteer on Friday
NORWAY — The late Bruce Fox was the image of the ideal volunteer, which is one of the many reasons the town’s ice skating rink will be dedicated to him on Friday evening, says Recreation Director Debra Partridge. There will be an ice skating party as part of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend from 5 to […]
Norway celebrates its snowshoe history with a festival this weekend
NORWAY — A candle-lit snow-filled trek, a three-legged race, musical chairs and a wife carrying contest, all of this and more can be done for free — and on snowshoes — as part of the fifth annual Norway Snowshoe Festival this weekend. The three-day event is organized by the Norway-based Western Foothills Land Trust with help from Norway […]
Roberts Farm open for school vacation week
NORWAY — The Roberts Farm Preserve warming hut will be open – with cross country skis and snowshoes available to borrow – from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 16 through Feb. 20, for school vacation week. It will continue to be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. […]