As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Paris-based school district suspends school resource officer agreement with Norway
The arrangement with Norway Police Department was suspended in February and the former school resource officer is banned from the building.
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Norway residents hear proposal to transform Main Street
The elimination of angled parking and methods to slow down traffic driving through downtown highlight the early plans being considered to make the area safer and more pedestrian friendly.
Posted inConnections
Free tech help, tablets available in Oxford County
Starting this month, the Digital Navigation Program is seeking to help Oxford County residents get assistance with their devices, as well as provide free, recycled tablets to those who qualify. Digital Navigator Ashley Lawrence can assist residents who may need help setting up and operating basic functions of a phone, laptop, or tablet, in addition […]
Posted inConnections
Norway Grange to host dinner fundraiser for South Paris resident
Norway Grange No. 45 is set to host an Italian dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the 15 Whitman St. Grange, to raise funds for Mary Jo DiBennedetto. DiBennedetto’s South Paris home was destroyed by fire on Jan. 21. While she did lose everything, she was able to save her two dogs and […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
No cabin fever in West Paris
WEST PARIS — On a cold but sunny school vacation day, eight women and one man played cards and board games in First Universalist Church of West Paris. One woman said she hoped some children would show up. It was “Cabin Fever” day. They had finished a “to-die-for” lunch of seafood soup and vegetarian taco […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls, Norway teens charged with attempted home burglary in Jay
Police followed the boys’ footprints and chased them down.
Posted inConnections
SeniorPlus plans March classes for Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in March at its Lewiston, Norway and Wilton locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible, and hearing assistive equipment is […]
Posted inBusiness
Four businesses in Oxford and Androscoggin counties receive grants from governor’s jobs and recovery plan
Money will help sales of Maine-made products for Oxford, Norway, Lisbon and Fryeburg companies.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Rowe SRO absent two months, and counting
Oxford Hills School District has repeatedly declined to comment on the situation, while Norway officials say they are ready to return SRO Pullen to Rowe at a moment’s notice.