The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association presented a check for $9,264 to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. The money was raised by tournament sponsors, an 18-hole golf scramble, silent auction and raffle. Over the past four years the Drive Out Cancer Tournament has raised over $28,000 for the center. Co-chairwomen June Hawkins […]
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Bell, Christmastide choirs recruiting
NORWAY — The 2017 English Hand Bell Choir and the Christmastide Choir of the Second Congregational Church are recruiting new members. For the past 18 years, the Christmastide Choir and Bell Choir, composed of church and community members, has presented an exuberant seasonal/sacred concert to a full house. The tradition continues this year. The Christmastide […]
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Norway man arrested for aggravated assault for second time in four months
NORWAY — Bail was set at $1,000 cash, or personal recognizance with a Maine pretrial contract, Monday afternoon at 11th District Court for a Norway man charged with aggravated assault for the second time in four months. Matthew J. Wightman, 31, was charged with Class B aggravated assault, punishable by up to 10 years in […]
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Norway selectmen accept gift to install solar panels on Longley Square kiosk
The Board of Selectmen has accepted a gift from the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy that will allow for the installation of solar panels on the kiosk at Longley Square. NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen has accepted $12,500 from the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy to install solar panels on the kiosk on Longley […]
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Norway selectmen set vote on marijuana moratorium
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday evening to schedule a public hearing and town meeting to vote on a 180-day moratorium on medical marijuana production facilities. The hearing is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Norway Town Office, followed by the meeting and vote. The warrant will also include […]
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Norway board to hear update on medical marijuana moratorium
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen will hear an update from the town attorney Thursday on whether the town can draft a moratorium on medical marijuana growing facilities. The meeting is set at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. The board has been looking into the legality of instituting a ban since Lewiston resident Rob […]
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Cancer resource center to hold open house, free Reiki session
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has announced the October calendar, which includes the addition of weekly Yoga Warriors classes, fabric crafting and beading projects. An open house will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the center and a free Reiki session clinic from 9 a.m. to […]
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Community children's choir returns for sixth season
NORWAY — Children and youth, ages 7 to 15 are invited to register for the sixth season of the Community Children’s Choir. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Rehearsals will be held from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the church. Performances are scheduled during the […]
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Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ to move from South Paris to Main Street in Norway
Marcia and Dave Nelson of Oxford stand behind the counter at Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ in 2015. NORWAY – The Planning Board held a pre-site plan application review hearing Thursday evening at the Norway Town Office for a South Paris restaurant looking to move to Main Street in Norway. Marcia Nelson, who co-owns Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ […]
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Free clothing give-away, coffee and cookies at grange
NORWAY — A free clothing give-away will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Norway Grange Hall, Whitman Street. Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, the Norway Grange and friends have teamed up to offer the event, coined the 3-C Give-Away, providing free clothes, cookies and coffee. There is also a […]