NORWAY — A drive to ban fireworks in town is gaining momentum. Eight copies of a petition asking the town to place an ordinance banning or restricting fireworks are being circulated, according to Nancy Hohmann of 420 Crockett Ridge Road, who is spearheading the drive. Hohmann has until Sept. 11 to collect a minimum of […]
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Norway school-supply drive helps 25 students
NORWAY — A total of 25 students were outfitted with backpacks filled with school supplies as they returned to school this week after a generous outpouring of donations to a Norway Town Office drive from local residents. The campaign was started less than two weeks ago by Norway General Assistance Administrator Shannon Moxcey after receiving […]
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Grant funds the installation of bicycle racks throughout Norway
NORWAY — New bike racks springing up around downtown are the result of a grant obtained through Norway Downtown. Andrea Burns, president of Norway Downtown, said the $30,000 grant came from the Healthy Maine Street Program, funded by Maine Downtown Center Development Foundation. Money was also used to hire a program director, purchase walking maps […]
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Norway officials told culvert a complicated fix
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen was told Thursday night that a culvert on Orchard Street is collapsing and must be addressed in the near future. Town Manager David Holt said the culvert, which cannot be seen by motorists driving along the street, is deep and wide. “It will be a fairly complicated project,” he […]
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Alan Day Community Garden hosting free pesto workshop
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden will offer a free pesto-making workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 30, at the garden, 26 Whitman St., across from Norway Grange. Traditional pesto is an Italian sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and Parmesan cheese, blended together into a thick paste. The […]
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Norway mother heads campaign for school supplies
NORWAY — An effort is underway to ensure that Norway children return to school in two weeks with all the supplies they need. “Every year since I have became General Assistance administrator, I receive calls from parents about this time of year, wanting to know if there are any programs which help with the cost […]
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Oxford Dems plan annual summer barbecue, fundraiser
Info booth, yard sale at the Dixfield Outdoor Market Aug. 17 BRYANT POND — The Oxford County Democrats will hold their annual summer barbecue and fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 24, with the top of the ticket candidates, Mike Michaud for Governor, Shenna Bellows for U.S. Senate, and Emily Cain for Congress in attendance. The event […]
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Senior Resource Fair addressed elder abuse issues
MEXICO — Organizations that serve the elderly and area residents assembled on June 19 to take part in a Senior Resource Fair, a program developed by the Oxford County Elder Abuse Task Force. The program promotes Elder Abuse Awareness and provides information and resources for senior citizens concerning elder abuse. The Senior Resource Fair was […]