NORWAY — St. Catherine’s Sodality installed its newly elected officers during the monthly business meeting on May 10. Commissioned to form the Executive Committee and govern the organization over the next two years were Anna Saar, president; Sylvia Michaud-Kessel, vice president; Patricia McCaughin, secretary; and Ethel Lacourse, treasurer. The inspirational installation ceremony was conducted by […]
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Paris Hill history
On June 9, Beverly Shaw presented a copy of her recent book, “The Building of Paris Hill Village from 1789 to 2010,” to Ben Conant, at left, and Sidney Gordon Sr., right, for generously giving their time and resources to assist with the publication. Books will be available at Founder’s Day on the Paris Hill […]
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Appraisers testify in Opera House case
PARIS — Appraisers for the town of Norway and former Opera House owner Barry Mazzaglia disagreed on the highest and best use for the historic downtown Norway building during seven hours of testimony in Oxford County Superior Court Thursday. The case, which continues Friday, will determine how much the town must pay Mazzaglia for taking […]
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State approves town plan, with suggestions
NORWAY — The town’s updated comprehensive plan has been approved by the state without conditions but with a few suggestions from several state agencies. The updated plan was recently approved by special town meeting voters and submitted to the State Planning Office for its approval as part of the application requirements for Norway to be […]
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Local waters among ‘most at risk’
NORWAY — Lake Pennesseewassee and North Pond are named by a state agency, along with about 200 ponds and lakes statewide, as “most at risk for new development.” But Planning Board Chairman Dennis Gray said the threat to most of Norway’s water bodies is not new shoreline development but development in the secondary lots. “The […]
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Pre-kindergarten slots available
NORWAY — The Oxford Hills School District has announced there are still pre-kindergarten openings for this fall at the Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in Norway. To be eligible, children must be 4-years old by Oct. 15 and live in Norway. Transportation to and from the school will be provided by the school district. For […]
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‘Take Control of Your Life’ author will have book signing
NORWAY — Pauline Parsons of South Paris, who has written a book about money and health matters titled “Take Control of Your Life,” will have a book signing on July 30 at Books N Things. Parsons’ goal is to help people who want to get out of debt and save more money. In the book, […]