NORWAY — Plans to construct a sidewalk from the downtown area to Lake Pennesseewassee Park off routes 117/118 are moving forward. Officials say once completed, it will provide a safe and attractive route for pedestrians to access the park and nearby trails at the Roberts Preserve. “This is quite a project,” Recreation Department Director Deb […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Paul Hersom, 24, of 256 Lisbon St., warrant, 5:14 p.m. Monday on Park Street. * Heath Alan Goding, 30, of 61 River St., domestic violence assault and violation of bail conditions, 8:46 p.m. Monday at that address. * William Shepley Hilton, 52, of 2 Dill St. No. 1R, violating condition of release, […]
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Mold, asbestos to be removed from Opera House
NORWAY — Mold and asbestos found in several areas of the 1894 Opera House will be removed before a $1 million renovation project begins this spring. Jake Keeler, an associate with Lachman Architects & Planners of Portland, said some of the hazardous materials were found in the first-floor storefronts of the Main Street building. “Several […]
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Pinpoint of Light HARTFORD — Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Center, Hartford Town Hall, 1190 Main St., will present “Energy: The Stuff We Are Made Of,” during the month of March. Each Sunday will begin with a worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch and a class on the topic of the week. […]
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Paris man indicted on attempted murder charges
PARIS — A man accused of breaking into a Norway home and starting two fires was indicted Friday in Oxford County Superior Court on two counts of aggravated attempted murder, arson and burglary. Investigators say Andrew J. Freeman, 21, of 32 High St., Apt. 2, in Paris broke into the home of Edgar McCloud and […]
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Advertiser Democrat wins prestigious award in journalism
NEW YORK — The Advertiser Democrat has earned one of journalism’s top honors, the prestigious George Polk Award for Local Reporting. Other Polk recipients include The New York Times, The New Yorker and The Wall Street Journal. The award recognizes Editor A.M. Sheehan and Assistant Editor Matt Hongoltz-Hetling for their in-depth report on the shocking […]
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Norway engineer sees progress in road, sewer improvements
NORWAY — The town’s engineer told the Board of Selectmen recently that progress is being made slowly but steadily to update the miles of old sewer line and roads throughout the town. “I think you’re in good shape with your sewer system,” Rob Prue of Pine Tree Engineering in Bath, the town’s engineer, told selectmen […]
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Opening of Opera House storefronts delayed
NORWAY — Work to reopen the storefronts of the historic Norway Opera House is continuing but with a few delays, Town Manager David Holt said. A $1 million renovation of the first-floor of the historic 1894 downtown building and the reopening of the storefronts on Main Street is expected to occur once the deed is […]
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Game Association holding derby on Feb. 25 and 26
NORWAY — The Norway-Paris Fish & Game Association will host the annual fishing derby on Feb. 25 and 26. The derby is open to fish from all area lakes. The fish must be registered and weighed at the Little Red School House on Norway Lake, Route 118, from sunrise to sunset. Prizes will be given […]
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Fare Share Commons hosting annual farm fair Feb. 25
Meet local farmers and producers, sample their wares and learn about Community Supported Agriculture. Become acquainted with local seasonal foods, buy a share in a farm’s weekly harvest and discover how to grow a relationship with a nearby Maine farm. The Oxford Hills is home to a growing number of small farms. One of the […]