Norway Maine
Opera House tower to stay in Norway’s possession
NORWAY — The town will retain ownership of the historic Norway Opera House clock tower, from the roofline to the weather vane. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday that the tower, with its historic E. Howard clock and the bell beneath that rings on the hour, should remain in the hands of the town. […]
Hospitals say proposed DHHS cuts would hurt care, patients
LEWISTON — A day after the CEO of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center told Gov. Paul LePage that proposed cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services was a “nuke approach” that would leave thousands of Mainers without health insurance, hospital leaders across the state echoed that concern. They believe the cuts would cost […]
Norway voters OK funds for firetruck
NORWAY — Voters approved Thursday transferring $50,000 from the surplus account and accepted a $199,500 grant to pay for a new firetruck at a special town meeting. The federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant will help replace two older firetrucks, including one that was converted from a tractor-trailer and has more than 1 million miles on […]
Engineer inspects clock tower roof after shingles fall
NORWAY — A close-up review of the Norway Opera House clock tower roof has revealed the roof appears to be in fairly good shape, Town Manager David Holt said on Wednesday. Al Hodson of Resurgence Engineering in Portland climbed on top of a 100-foot ladder truck borrowed from the Oxford Fire Department on Sunday to […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * John A. Siciliani, 25, of Norway, Jan. 17, violation of bail condition, Norway Police Department. * Martin J. O’Brien Jr., 32, of Lewiston, Jan. 18, warrants for trafficking in prison contraband charge, and unpaid fines for operating after suspension and operating under […]
Norway voting Thursday on grant, ordinance
NORWAY — Voters at a special town meeting Thursday will be asked to accept a nearly $200,000 federal grant and appropriate $50,000 to purchase a new tanker/pumper. The meeting to act on the three-article warrant will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Norway Municipal Building on Danforth Street. After selecting a moderator, voters […]