NORWAY — The Planning Board voted 4-0 Thursday to allow an Oxford resident to construct a private health club and fitness center on Aldrich Avenue. Jesse Wall has owned and operated TruStrength Athletics on Route 26 in Oxford since 2008. He told planners that TruStrength Athletics is “not like your normal health club.” “When I first […]
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Norway Planning Board authorizes medical marijuana growing operation
NORWAY — The Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday evening to authorize an Auburn man to begin a medical marijuana growing operation at 12 King St. The vote followed a brief public hearing at which Matt New fielded questions from board members, residents and the police and fire chiefs. The board voted April 27 to approve […]
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Hearings set on Norway marijuana, health club businesses
NORWAY — Public hearings on proposals for a medical marijuana growing operation at 12 King St. and a private health club and fitness training center on Aldrich Avenue are set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Town Office. The Planning Board voted unanimously April 27 to approve a site-plan review application for Matt New of […]
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Belvedere grants available for Maine historic preservation
The Maine Community Foundation is seeking grant proposals for its Belvedere Historic Preservation Fund. Grant awards of up to $15,000 are available for the preservation and reuse of historic buildings that serve as civic, cultural or economic hubs for communities. All proposed projects must be for historic buildings listed or in the process of being […]
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Contractors from Randolph work on Alpine Street telephone poles
Two employees of Coutts Brothers of Randolph work on a telephone pole beside Alpine Street in Norway on Tuesday.
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Norway man charged with hitting man in head with shovel
NORWAY — Bail was set at $500 cash Monday for a Norway man charged with hitting a man over the head with a shovel and threatening to slit his girlfriend’s throat, officials said. Matthew Wightman, 31, was arrested Friday, May 5, on charges of felony aggravated assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and […]
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Local Norway Farmer’s Markets merge for upcoming seasons
Harriet Thoms, left, of Harrison and Mandy Shorey of Woodstock set up their tents Thursday afternoon at the Norway Farmers Market at Old Squire’s Green. NORWAY — The Norway Farmers Market and the Old Squire’s Farm Market have merged into one farmers market for the upcoming summer season, said Pat Martin, the market liaison for […]
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Longley Park Square dedicated in ceremony at Norway
The town of Norway held a ceremony Friday afternoon to dedicate Longley Park Square at Main and Deering streets. A plaque notes the park name, the donor and the dedication date. NORWAY — About 20 people braved the cold and rain to attend the Longley Park Square dedication ceremony Friday afternoon at Main and Deering streets. […]
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Alan Day Community Garden opening for season with volunteer, growing opportunities
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden will open Saturday, May 6, for the 2017 growing season, holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 26 Whitman St. Visitors will have the opportunity to sign up for garden plots, apply for the 4-H Youth Leadership Program (ages 13 and older), get a free […]
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Lisa Jean Martin
NORWAY — Lisa Jean Martin, 51, of South Paris passed away Tuesday, March 28, at Stephens Memorial Hospital, with loving family by her side. Lisa was born in Bridgton, Feb. 10, 1966, then raised in Norway by her mother, Daphne, and stepfather, Forrest Martin. Her biological father, Russell, and his wife, Joyce Day, reside in […]