NORWAY — Restoration of the century-old windows in the historic Gingerbread House on Main Street is underway. A handful of people led by Pat Shearman of the Norway Landmarks Preservation Society took the first window out May 17. It marked the beginning of restoration efforts for all 65 windows in the large, two-story landmark. Each […]
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Debut Norway Family Fishing Festival a huge success
NORWAY — Organizers of Saturday’s debut Norway Family Fishing Festival were elated with the huge turnout of children and adults. A section of Water Street was closed off from Main Street with a large, handmade wooden drift boat and a few traffic cones so children and adults could learn to fly cast in the street. […]
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Dodging the flame: Fire Chief shares tips on how to avoid fires this summer
NORWAY — Out of the frying pan and into the fire is a cliche worth remembering as summer presents a new danger for anyone burning wood or using a gas grill. While summer is a time for relaxation—enjoying the sun and cookouts with the family—it’s also one of the most dangerous times of the year […]
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Fishing festival hopes to hook children
NORWAY — It’s early Saturday afternoon and Ciara Rice is dropping her fishing line into Little Pennesseewassee Stream. Her mom thought the fishing festival was today, she says, but was a week off. It hardly matters—she and her father Randy are doing a little fishing anyhow. Almost as quickly as her line drops below the […]
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Farm market open Thursdays, Saturdays NORWAY — The Old Squire’s Farm Market is an indoor/outdoor market that is open two days a week for shoppers’ convenience. It is at 493 Main St., across from the Gingerbread House on the corner of Pleasant and Main streets. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 […]
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First-ever Norway Family Fishing Festival set for May 31
NORWAY — The first Norway Family Fishing Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Butters Park. The event is a family educational day to teach age 16 and under how to fish; this is not a competition. Children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. […]
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Trail race series starts May 22 NORWAY — The Nomad Trail Series 8.5K trail race series will be held the fourth Thursday of every month from May 22 through Sept. 25, rain or shine, at Roberts Farm Preserve. Start time for the five chip-timed races is 5:30. For series details and registration, visit www.back40timing.com. For more […]