NORWAY — After 130 years as an iconic landmark, it took just four hours to bring down the L.F. Pike store. Standing on the outskirts of the building’s footprint on Monday as an excavator stood atop piled wooden debris, owner Lesley Gouin Dean and husband Gary looked on, tired and slightly disbelieving at the sight. “Ask […]
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Bringing power to the Gingerbread House an enlightening experience for apprentices
NORWAY — A portion of the historic Gingerbread House on Main Street soon will be lit up for the first time in years, but getting there won’t be as easy as it seems. The 19th century house — which has balloon-frame construction and horsehair interior plaster — must be compliant with 2014 electrical codes. “This […]
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Committee names next Norway-Paris Christmas Parade theme
PARIS — The 2014 holiday season may still be in full swing but work on next year’s annual Christmas Parade has already begun. The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee has announced that the 2015 Christmas parade will be held on Nov. 28 and next year’s theme will be “Toyland Christmas.” “We looked […]
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Norway officials seek more space at Town Office
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen may ask for money at a future town meeting to hire an architect for what officials say could be the first step toward renovating the existing Town Office on Danforth Street. “The plan is to go very slowly,” Town Manager David Holt said. “Take one step at a time […]
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Roberts Farm Preserve to open warming hut, plans next biathlon
NORWAY — Weekend access to the Roberts Farm Preserve Warming Hut will start Dec. 27, pending snow. Volunteers will keep the hut warm for skiers and trail users from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season. Access to Nordic ski and snowshoe equipment is provided free for use on-site for the […]
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L.F. Pike building set to be razed Dec. 29
NORWAY — Lesley Gouin Dean, owner of the damaged L.F. Pike & Son store on Main Street, told selectmen Thursday night she expects it will be razed by Dec. 29. The news prompted selectmen to agree to wait until Jan. 15 to take action to demolish it, if necessary. About a dozen people showed up […]
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Norway to hold hearing on whether to repeal parking ban
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing next month to decide whether they should remove the two-hour parking ban on Main Street. The town’s eight-page parking ordinance, in part, calls for a $25 fine for those who violate the two-hour limit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ordinance was enacted […]
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Christ Episcopal Church to hold Christmas concert
NORWAY — Music’s Quill Christmas Concert will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St. Performances will be by Timothy Neill Johnson, tenor, Timothy Burris, lute, and Lisa Kay Moore, reader. Enjoy a feast of seasonal music, from Tomàs Milans’ “Quem vidistis, Pastores” to traditional favorites such as […]