Change is in the air, and it’s downright electric. Carbon-free renewables, their technology, and their economics have reached a stage that brightens our prospects for meaningful reductions in the greenhouse gas emissions that have threatened the future world of our descendants. It may actually be possible to start feeling good about something. Like, instead of […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Trixie is a senior gal looking for a quiet retirement home. This sweet girl is 14 years old and originally came to the shelter when her owner went into hospice. Trixie would love to have another special person in her life. Trixie has a few special needs you should know about. She has a sensitive […]
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Norway Town Hall News
COVID-19 and town services update: The lobby is open for walk-in traffic. Vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask. Unvaccinated people, we ask that you mask up. Go to www.maine.gov/covid19/ for up-to-date information. Thank you for your consideration of all our citizens’ safety. Dog licenses were due by Dec. 31. The state of […]
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What I’ve learned
The bottom line is, plants need soil with plenty of bacteria, microbes, enzymes, worms, moisture, and such. And the Undies Challenge is a simple, yet effective way to test the richness of soil.
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Do you have room in your heart?
Debbie is one of our long-time residents. She has been waiting patiently at the shelter since March. Will she be able to find a home before her first anniversary comes up? Debbie is just under 3 years old, and was brought to the shelter by her former family. She was carrying some precious cargo, too […]
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Norway Town Hall news
COVID-19 and town services update: The lobby is open for walk-in traffic. Vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask. Unvaccinated people, we ask that you mask up. Go to maine.gov/covid19/. Thank you for your consideration of all our citizens’ safety.
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Jail Log
Oxford County Jail Log for week ending Dec. 27: PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford Oxford County Sheriff’s Office: Dion Jones, 29, Peru, domestic violence assault, 7:57 a.m., Dec. 22, Peru, Oxford County Sheriff
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Do you have room in your heart?
This week’s featured dog needs a person with not only a big heart, but who also the ability to handle a dog that is reactive to other animals, and the desire to put in time and effort working with him and with the shelter, to help him. Tyler, a 2-year-old mixed breed, came to us […]
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What I’ve learned
In my 2005 column, I wrote: “Expressing praise and admiration for men who are younger than I am is an inexpensive and easy way to do some good in this world.”
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Do you have room in your heart?
Lark is a shelter favorite and often has the run of the office and the back rooms, occasionally making an appearance in the lobby, and walking around like he owns the place. He could easily be called Mr. Personality. This super friendly 10-year-old was brought to us as a stray in July. He is still […]