A tenant-owned cooperative housing complex will replace dilapidated buildings on Whitman Street in Norway.
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Norway Memorial Library plans cookbook discussion
Norway Memorial Library plans to host a cookbook discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at 258 Main St. The cookbook selected is “The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100” by Dan Buettner. Attendees can prepare and share a recipe from the cookbook and discuss the book and its recipes. The […]
Norway residents vote for 180-day moratorium along the Crooked River
PARIS — Voters from Norway at a special Town Meeting on Thursday unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on certain activities within 250 feet of the Crooked River . Nearly 20 residents attended the meeting at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The moratorium prevents any town official from acting on any application for land clearing, excavation, […]
Norway Farmers’ Market open Fridays through August
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden’s Friday Farmers’ Markets are open from 5-8 p.m. through August at 26 Whitman St. There is wood-fired pizza available by donation, along with vendors with local fruits and vegetables, other local products for sale, and a children’s tent. For more information, visit alandaycommunitygarden.org and Alan Day Community Garden […]
Center for an Ecology-Based Economy receives federal energy prize
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy’s cooperative community solar project received the $100,000 Energizing Rural Communities Prize from the Department of Energy on July 14. CEBE is a Norway-based climate justice nonprofit. Its consumer-owned community solar project was one of 67 winning entries selected from across the country and U.S. territories. Three other […]
OHCHS alums honor ski coach with lighted loop trail at Roberts Farm
NORWAY — In a school district with an established reputation for high school athletics, perhaps no coach has been more memorable or impactful in Oxford Hills than Chris Easton. Easton’s coaching career began in 1974 as an assistant. Since 1981 he has served as head coach Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Nordic ski team. During […]
From national tours to hand crafting cabinets, Norway man finds there’s no place like home
After working as a bus driver on national tours for 15 years, Arthur Roundy now runs a custom cabinet shop in Norway.
Maine DOT limits vehicle weight on Norway’s Crockett Ridge Road
The town will meet with the Army Corps of Engineers to determine the next step in order to remove the 22-ton road posting on the bridge.
Lewiston agency to offer classes, workshops in August
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus plans to offer a multitude of classes and workshops in August. Classes are held at the organization’s locations: 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston; 284 Main St., Suite 210 in Wilton; and 9 Marston St. in Norway. There also will be an online or hybrid option. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are […]
Norway man charged with stalking after following woman to her house in Clinton, police say
Anthony C. Aldrich, 51, of Norway was charged following the incident Tuesday and is facing at least one other stalking charge for an incident earlier this year in Oxford County, according to officials.