NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted Thursday evening to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Norway Branch Railroad and several local organizations to allow creation of a pedestrian and bicycle path along part of the rail bed. According to the memorandum, those involved include the Norway Branch Railroad committee, the town, Healthy Oxford […]
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HIGH ENERGYY — The Rowe Elementary School hosted High Energy Performer Jason Tardy on March 5. Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 and students in Kindergarten through grade 3 plus staff members enjoyed Tardy’s performances of “Be Kind and Bullying Education.” Tardy’s performances were described as “action-packed and demonstrated his unique ability ‘to juggle […]
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Norway moving forward to get LED streetlights
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen has voted to have Town Manager Dennis Lajoie write to RealTerm Energy advising that officials want to move forward with switching to LED streetlights. The change, which first requires an inventory of streetlights, is expected to save energy and money. Lajoie told selectmen Thursday evening that the letter of […]
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Collaborative to offer Restorative Community Training
NORWAY — The Oxford County Wellness Collaborative will offer a training opportunity for anyone wanting to learn to hold conversations that foster trust, commitment and a sense of belonging. The Restorative Community Training will at place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. The training […]
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Norway board extends medical marijuana facility moratorium
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday night to extend a moratorium on medical marijuana production facilities another six months. The extension will give the town’s Medical Marijuana Grow Facility Committee more time to develop land-use regulations and ordinances governing such enterprises. Town Manager Dennis Lajoie said the moratorium was set to expire April 2. […]
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Norway police come under friendly 'fire'
Norway Detective Gary Hill, center, is about to get hit by a snowball as Sierra Powell, in pink boots, blocks a giant snowball that he tossed at her while walking home from school on Whitman Street in Norway on Thursday afternoon. Police Chief Robert Federico, left, and the detective usually join the group of students from […]
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Kevin Mannix and wife to speak on their book in Norway
NORWAY — Former WCSH 6 weatherman Kevin Mannix and his wife, social worker Linda Rota, will speak on their book, “Weathering Shame,” at the Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. The book is written about their individual experiences with shame and stigma throughout their childhood and adult […]
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Norway board holding hearing on marijuana moratorium
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing Thursday on whether to extend the medical marijuana moratorium another 180 days. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. In October 2017, voters unanimously passed a moratorium on establishing medical marijuana facilities. Some selectmen and many residents said they were concerned […]
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Students learn say, 'No, Go and Tell' from High Energy performer
The Rowe Elementary School hosted High Energy performer Jason Tardy on March 5. Students in grades four, five and six and students in kindergarten through grade three plus staff members enjoyed Tardy’s performances of “Be Kind and Bullying Education.” Tardy’s performances were described as “action-packed and demonstrated his unique ability ‘to juggle and balance’ many […]
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Briefly: Region
VA to host town hall meeting RUMFORD — VA Maine is hosting a Veterans Town Hall Meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at American Legion Post 24. Updates on the VA Maine Healthcare System and the Togus Regional Office operation will be presented by the VA Center director and the acting regional office director. VA […]