Another invasive plant is spreading toward North Pond, which is already contending with harmful algae blooms.
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Groups work on solutions to invasive plants, algae blooms in Belgrade Lakes Region
Another invasive plant is spreading toward North Pond, which is already contending with harmful algae blooms, but the 7 Lakes Alliance and several partners are taking a broad approach toward solutions.
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Posted inOxford Hills
Norway tax rate to remain the same
NORWAY — The town’s tax rate will remain the same as last year, despite the town losing more than $1 million of property value surrounding North Pond, according to assessor Natalie Andrews. For the second consecutive year, the tax rate will be set at $17.20 per $1,000 of property valuation. Andrews said that since 2013, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Erosion workshop set for North Pond
NORWAY — The Lakes Association of Norway will hold an erosion control workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 21, on the northeast side of North Pond to educate property owners on best practices for reducing erosion. The workshop, at the intersection of Jackson Lane and Beaver Way, will focus on driveways, roads, ditches and culverts. The […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock to vote on proposed boat landing
WOODSTOCK — Residents will vote at the annual town meeting on March 28 whether to approve a proposed boat landing on North Pond following months of discussion. The article asks residents if they wish to purchase property on North Pond for $70,000 and develop it as a boat launch and landing site. Town Manager Vern […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
John E. Marshall
1936 – 2016 NORWAY — John E. Marshall, 80, of Norway passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 29, at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, surrounded by family, feeling very loved. John was born on Jan. 8, 1936, in Bethel, the son of Everett and Elva P. Marshall. He graduated from Norway High School in 1953 […]
Posted inBethel, sj-web
Woodstock’s boat access option falls through
A plan by Woodstock, and possibly Greenwood, to purchase property next to Route 26 on North Pond has fallen through because of a “paperwork issue,” Town Manager Vern Maxfield said Tuesday. The town officials had said they had a purchase and sale agreement for $75,000 for a lot near the current boat access, which MDOT […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
North Pond Hermit accepted into alternative sentencing program
AUGUSTA — Christopher Knight, also known as the North Pond Hermit, will enter a special court program aimed at helping people with mental health and substance abuse problems who commit crimes stay out of jail. The Co-Occurring Disorders Court formally accepted Knight earlier this week, Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney announced Friday. […]
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North Pond Hermit accepted into alternative sentencing program
AUGUSTA — Christopher Knight, also known as the North Pond Hermit, will enter a special court program aimed at helping people with mental health and substance abuse problems who commit crimes stay out of jail. The Co-Occurring Disorders Court formally accepted Knight earlier this week, Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney announced Friday. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock voters OK money for boat launch
WOODSTOCK — Town Manager Vern Maxfield said voters approved a $1.69 million municipal budget at Monday’s annual town meeting, but the $228,000 increase from last year does not mean a higher tax rate. That’s because of more revenue. The budget includes $90,000 to buy land for a boat launch on North Pond and $85,000 to […]