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 information, “like” Nomad Trail Running […]
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First Norway Fishing Festival reels in fishermen of all ages
NORWAY — Water Street will be closed from morning to early afternoon May 31 for the Norway Family Fishing Festival. Norway Recreation Dept. Director Debra Partridge brought the request for closing the road for that time to the selectboard last Thursday, May 15. This event used to be in Bethel. This year, it will happen […]
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Hospital offering workshop on better health
NORWAY — Are you tired of being tired, anxious or in pain? Build confidence around managing an ongoing health condition with a six-session Living Well for Better Health workshop. Learn about handling pain and fatigue, eating well, fun ways to get active and tips for talking with doctor and family. Developed at Stanford University, the […]
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Seedling sale, felting workshop at community garden
NORWAY — An Organic Seedling Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Alan Day Community Garden. A free composting workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. The garden is featuring a special Garden Fairy Felting Workshop with Nettie Gentempo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as […]
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Manager hesitant on alcohol use in Norway Town Office during bike event
NORWAY — Coordinators for Bike Maine anticipate 350 bicyclists will stop in Norway this September when the trek travels through town. Because this is the first time the town has hosted the event, Town Manager David Holt has some reservations about what should be allowed on the premises of the Town Office, where bikers will […]
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Christian Women United meeting PARIS — Christian Women United will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Congregational Church. Slim Andrews of Auburn will be singing. For reservations, call Janice at 743-5770. Historical Society annual meeting RUMFORD — The Rumford Area Historical Society will meet for its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, […]
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BikeMaine organizers pick Norway for 2014 ride
NORWAY — BikeMaine 2014 organizers said Norway was selected as one of five communities to host 350 bicyclists and volunteers next September because of the town’s initiatives to get residents physically active. “BikeMaine selected Norway as a host community in 2014 in part because of all the amazing things that have been happening in Norway […]
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Bells will ring and choir will sing NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, UCC, will hold its annual Music Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 18, filled with choral music, English hand bells and scriptures. Music Sunday has become a tradition at the church. The choral music, under the direction of Shirli Allen […]
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Norway voters approve money to cover overdrafts
NORWAY — Voters at a special town meeting Thursday night approved more than $87,000 in appropriations and transfers, largely to cover overdrafts. About 10 people and the Board of Selectmen approved warrant articles in about 15 minutes. Several questions were asked, including why the Recreation Committee needed another $20,000. Voters were asked to appropriate $20,000 […]