Things to do this week in the area.
Norway Maine
Retirement open house for Vern Maxfield to be held Aug. 3
Maxfield’s family is inviting the public to the American Legion in neighboring Greenwood to celebrate from 2 to 5 p.m.
Oxford Hills school district sets goal to improve daily attendance
Officials at Maine School Administrative District 17 are working to address the problem with chronic absenteeism.
Norway voters support $7.1 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
Some residents express dissatisfaction with what they describe as a 30% increase in the entire budget.
Norway fire displaces 7, injures firefighter
The early Friday morning fire destroyed the home at 246 Eddie Kahkonon Road in Norway.
Norway’s municipal budget to face scrutiny at next week’s town meeting
Increases to police, fire and other departments have voters looking at an 11% increase.
Wadswsorth, Hakala win seats on Norway select board
Danielle Wadsworth won reelection for a second term, while the other incumbent, Ryan Lorrain, placed third in the four person race.
Norway fire receives $3,000 grant for traffic safety equipment
The money from the non-matching grant will pay for traffic safety equipment, such as signage, LED lighting, cones and safety vests.
Airbnb owner on Crooked River in Norway cited for half-dozen violations
A letter dated May 9 was sent to Jonathan Shilalis listing six violations at 33 Old Pulp Mill Road and included an order for corrective action.
What’s being voted on Tuesday in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties?
See what’s on the ballot in your community for the June 10 elections.