The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine recently celebrated National Cancer Survivor Day with a luncheon for survivors and caregivers. Those attending celebrated survivorship from six months to 29 years. Visitors from South Carolina joined the festivities. Door prizes of reflexology sessions and therapeutic massage were awarded. Any survivor who was unable to attend is […]
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Norway selectmen appoint new town manager
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday voted unanimously to appoint Hebron resident Dennis Lajoie to be the new town manager. Lajoie will replace David Holt, who has served as manager since 1989 and was only the second town manager to serve in Norway in the past 43 years. Lajoie has worked as the […]
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Norway residents approve Rural Village, recycling questions
NORWAY — Residents voted 385-164 on Tuesday to approve amendments to the Site Plan Review Ordinance that will implement the Comprehensive Plan Policy for rural villages. In an email to the Board of Selectmen in December 2016, then-Code Enforcement Officer Joelle Corey-Whitman said the additions to the ordinance would “keep commercial and large-scale home businesses […]
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Norway voters approve prohibition on retail marijuana
NORWAY — Residents on Tuesday voted 371-193 to prohibit retail recreational marijuana establishments, social clubs and commercial growing of recreational marijuana in Norway, Town Clerk Shirley Boyce said. Recreational use of marijuana became legal Jan. 30, though a moratorium signed by Gov. Paul LePage will delay certain provisions of the law until February 2018. In […]
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Norway voters to decide on officers, ordinances at June 13 ballot
NORWAY — A prohibition on retail marijuana and amendments to the town’s Site Plan Review Ordinance are among the referendum questions on which residents will vote on Tuesday, June 13. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Norway Fire Station at 26 Danforth St. Town Manager David Holt said that […]
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Scott K. Curtis
BOSTON, Mass. — Scott K. Curtis, 53, of East Oxford passed away Thursday morning, June 8, 2017.Scott was born in Norway and grew up in Oxford, his favorite place. He is the son of Daniel and Linda Curtis. He worked as a forklift driver for the past 20 years at NEPW Logistics. He had a […]
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Question deserves support
One of the questions on this year’s ballot in Norway establishes four rural villages in Norway Center and North Norway. These neighborhoods were identified in the comprehensive plan as having historic significance and contemporary value within the community. The question strengthens existing standards in the Site Review Ordinance regarding sound levels, signs, and home occupations, […]
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Three towns seeking town managers
For the second time in roughly a year, three area towns are in search of a new town manager: Buckfield, Norway and Oxford. In March, Buckfield Town Manager Cindy Dunn announced she would resign as town manager and its associated duties effective June 30, the end of her contract. Dunn remains as town clerk and […]
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Fishing and fun on Main St. in Norway
NORWAY — The fourth annual Family Fishing Festival at Pennesseewassee Lake in Norway took place on Saturday, and according to Norway Recreation staff member Saara Leduc, there was no shortage of fish or fun. The fishing festival is a collaborative effort by several local organizations. Fishing poles for participants to use were provided by Cabela’s, […]
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Norway board approves nearly $4,000 in property tax abatements
NORWAY – The Board of Selectmen voted Thursday evening to approve nearly $4,000 in personal property tax abatements. Town Manager David Holt said the refunds “are all taxes that are not collectable because the tiny corporations that owed these assessments have gone out of business.” “We’re trying to take care of loose ends,” he added. […]