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Norway man charged with aggravated drug trafficking

NORWAY — A local man entered no plea to drug charges during his court appearance Friday. Jack Turner Jr., 44, of 4 Hazen St., was charged Thursday with aggravated trafficking of a scheduled drug and possession of a scheduled drug, according to court records. An arrest affidavit by officer Jeffrey Campbell of the Norway Police […]

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Norway man gets license for yard sale

NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen issued a hawker’s and peddler’s license Thursday night to a man who wants to continue to sell items in the yard outside his apartment on Main Street. James Howard of 268 Main St. filed an application for the license after his sales were shut down recently due to complaints […]

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Sample will be at Norway book store

NORWAY — Maine humorist Tim Sample, who averages about 60 concert and after-dinner appearances per year, will be at Book N Things on Saturday, July 9. Also appearing will be Steve Mither, who with Sample co-authored the third edition of “Maine Curiosities.” Sample, who was born and raised in Maine, recorded his first album of […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills

Norway to close Main Street Saturday for Arts Fest

NORWAY — Main Street will be closed to traffic all day Saturday for the 44th annual Norway Arts Festival sidewalk sale and exhibition. The art sale and exhibition is part of the annual Norway Arts Festival, which runs from Thursday evening, July 7, through Saturday, July 9. The downtown section of Main Street will be […]

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Norway growth plan tentatively approved

NORWAY — The update to the town’s comprehensive plan has been tentatively approved, Town Manager David Holt said. The revised plan was approved by voters last week and submitted to the State Planning Office for its approval. It’s part of the requirements for the town to be eligible to receive up to $400,000 in state […]