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 […]
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Norway apartment house vacated for safety reasons
NORWAY — A downtown apartment building considered a safety threat to occupants and the surrounding area has been cleared of tenants, selectmen were advised Thursday night. The board agreed to cancel Thursday’s public hearing on whether to condemn 17 Deering St. as a dangerous building. Code Enforcement Officer Joelle Corey-Whitman said an inspection earlier in […]
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Dangerous-building hearing set for Norway apartment house
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen may decide tonight whether to condemn a downtown apartment building that officials say may be dangerous. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the town office on Danforth Street. Earlier this month, selectmen voted unanimously to hold a “dangerous building” public hearing to determine whether to […]
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Snowshoe races to benefit charities
HEBRON — Snowshoe enthusiasts of all ages are invited to participate in the new Maine Snowshoe Race Series, to benefit local charitable organizations. As tribute to the longtime influence of the Western Maine foothills area on the history of snowshoeing, the first of the three 5K races was held at the Bethel Nordic Ski Center […]
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Free supper NORWAY — A free supper will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. This is the ninth in a series of free suppers. Whether visiting the Oxford Hills, single or a large family group, all are invited to a delicious meal of […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Mathew Adam Dunlop, 23, of 119 Pine St. No. 2, Lewiston, warrant, 10:07 p.m. Saturday on Pearl Street. * Trevor Allen Eustis, 19, of 54 Fourth St., reckless conduct, carrying a concealed weapon and hindering apprehension or prosecution, 4:50 p.m. Sunday on Mount Auburn Avenue. * Christine Marie Gilleland, 25, of 12 […]
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Well done – Caleb Ferris
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Caleb Ferris of Norway has been named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at American International College. Ferris is a freshman majoring in interdepartmental science.