NORWAY — Ed’s Barbershop, started by Edgar “Ed” Damon in 1958, has been a staple in the Norway community, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Although Damon passed away on Nov. 16, 2016 his undeniable legacy as the town barber of Norway vividly endures through the myriad people that recount stories and qualities of Damon; often […]
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SKY Family to bring world-class Irish dance to Norway
NORWAY — The SKY Family’s Celtic Revival! will appear at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Norway Church of the Nazarene, 10 Grove St. A love offering will be taken. On the cold, wind-lashed coast lands of Prince Edward Island, a family gathered close around the wood stove, fiddles and guitars in hand. As […]
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Cancer resource center continues 'Healthy Tips and Tricks,' other activities in February
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St., has announced the February calendar. The center is continuing the healthy eating series with a first Friday class, “Healthy Tip and Tricks,” meeting at 12:30 p.m., a new time. Holly Utt, nutrition educator […]
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Norway board getting report on pot rules in February
NORWAY — Town Manager Dennis Lajoie said he and Code Enforcement Officer Scott Tabb will update selectmen next month on the development of land-use regulations for medical marijuana growing facilities. A committee is working on the rules. Voters in October unanimously established a 180-day moratorium on medical marijuana growing operations. The issue arose after three proposals […]
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Hoops and dance can help brains and bodies
NORWAY — In Nettie Gentempo’s Nevaeh Dance Studio at 290 Main Street, styles of dance and performance have a home that hold a benefit for those who venture up. Nevaeh offers everything from the classical visual arts of dance theater and ballet, to improv and juggling. The “Hula Loops” class, for ages 8 to 13, is Wednesdays at […]
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Determination helps Mat Allen succeed
NORWAY — Firefighter Mat Allen recently graduated the Basic Firefighting School held at the Paris Fire Department, which he described as “the state minimum to be able to get you inside of a burning building.” Allen who’s been with the Norway Fire Department since 2013, has been working as the person charged with keeping track of […]
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Vince A. Berube
NORWAY — Vince A. Berube, 54, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17. Born in Norway on May 12, 1963, he was the son of Peter Gatchell Berube Sr. and Susan Curtis-Berube Gray. He is survived by his children, Benjamin, Jessie and Kristopher Berube; and grandchildren, Jaslyn, Robert, Elena. Vince graduated from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School […]
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Paris man arrested after leading police on 100 mph chase
NORWAY — Bail was set at $5,000 cash Monday for a Paris man charged with leading police on a chase through Albany Township and Norway at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. Kaleb Edwards, 20, appeared in 11th District Court on charges of felony eluding an officer, and misdemeanor speeding more than 30 […]
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Norway tree warden pitches plan to protect ash trees
NORWAY — Tree Warden Tish Carr presented a comprehensive plan to the Board of Selectmen on Thursday evening on how to address a disease threatening Norway’s ash trees. Carr said that in 2016, the town was awarded a Project Canopy grant, which Carr said would be used to develop an inventory of the number and […]
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Artwork on display at Norway Library
Norway Memorial Library is displaying art by local artists affiliated with Western Maine Art Group. The works of art depict winter scenes in the region done in a variety of mediums. The display may be seen anytime the library is open and will remain on view through March 2018. For more information, call the library […]