NORWAY — Town Manager David Holt announced that this year’s tax assessment on the town will be “lower than anticipated’. For Norway, about half of the cost of education is raised through property tax. “When revenues that support education are cut back … that definitely had an impact on us,” said Holt. Holt attended the […]
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Norway nonprofit turns to crowd-sourcing for sustainibility projects
NORWAY — A local nonprofit dedicated to sustainability awareness is employing a popular crowd-sourcing funding campaign to raise money to boost education in the area. The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy is looking to raise $20,000 by May 25 through Indiegogo for four projects that organizer Scott Vlaun says will promote the use of local, […]
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No contests in Norway elections as nomination deadline looms
NORWAY — With only two days left to return nomination papers, no contests have emerged for the June 10 annual town election. Town Clerk Shirley Boyce said Thursday that candidates must return nomination papers by Monday, April 28, at the close of the business day to have his or her name printed on the ballot. […]
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Putnam joins The Progress Center
OXFORD HILLS — The Board of Directors at The Progress Center has announced that Jennifer Putnam recently accepted the position of executive director. The Progress Center is a nonprofit agency supporting individuals and families with developmental and intellectual disabilities in 46 communities within Oxford, Androscoggin, Cumberland and Franklin counties. Ron Raymond, chairman of the board, […]
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Christ Episcopal Church elects Vestry at annual meeting
NORWAY — Christ Episcopal Church recently held its annual meeting after having a turkey dinner cooked and served by the Hospitality Committee members. A printed report on the activities of last year was augmented by conversation and questions. A budget was approved. Christ Church at that time did not have a permanent rector, although the […]
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Two CMCC students named to All-Maine Academic Team
AUBURN — Two honor students at Central Maine Community College, Anthony Arcuicci and Allyson Phinney, have been named to the Maine Community College System All-Maine Academic Team. They are among 14 students who will be honored at an upcoming luncheon hosted by the MCCS Board of Trustees. The All-Maine Academic Team is part of the […]
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Norway nonprofit turns to crowd-sourcing for sustainbility projects
NORWAY — A local nonprofit dedicated to sustainability awareness is employing a popular crowd-sourcing funding campaign to raise money to boost education in the area. The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy is looking to raise $20,000 by May 25 through Indiegogo for four projects that organizer Scott Vlaun says will promote the use of local, […]