Jerry Bryant, of Amherst, Massachusetts, will present a musical program on traditional sailor chanteys from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, at the Norway Memorial Library. The men who worked on square-riggers in the 19th century used rhythmic work songs, which they called chanteys (or shanties, depending on where they were from), to coordinate their […]
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Photo Album: Lively, family fun at Norway Music and Arts Festival
Free event offers a music stage, a performance stage, parade, street performers, food vendors and creative vendors of all types.
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Photo Album: Competitors tackle swimming, riding and running challenges at Norway Triathlon
Beginning at Norway’s Pennesseewassee Park beach area, competitors completed a 750-meter swim, mounted bikes for a 12.4 mile ride up Route 118 and finished with a 5K run through the Ashton neighborhood.
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Norway town manager to recommend investigator Campbell for police chief
Current Chief Robert Federico is retiring in August.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway Savings Bank receives fourth consecutive Best Wellness Employer award
NORWAY — For the fourth year in a row, Norway Savings Bank has been recognized as a Best Wellness Employer by Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of corporate wellness programs, in collaboration with experts from the Harvard Medical School.The designation includes gold certification, the highest level achievable, and recognizes businesses and organizations committed to creating […]
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Norway library book discussion series to begin July 28
Norway Memorial Library has announced its series called An Ocean of Possibilities for Book Discussion: Stories at Sea. The book discussion series features novels with the themes of survival and the psychological struggles of the individual in the hostile environment of the sea. All discussions are from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday […]
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Plant thief rooting through Norway, Paris neighborhoods
Several people have have seen their flower beds raided and potted plants disappear.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Smokin’ Dave’s taking backyard barbecue on the road in Oxford Hills
The restaurant building on Main Street in Norway has been sold.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Courtesy boat inspections on rise at Maine lakes in high-stakes battle against invasive species
Although few inspections detect invasives such as the Eurasian watermilfoil, officials are ramping up efforts because the damage to a lake’s ecosystem can hinder boaters and swimmers, and reduce surrounding property values.
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SeniorsPlus announces summer office hours
SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced its summer office hours, according to a news release from the agency. Lewiston Office, 8 Falcon Road, hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Those with a specific concern are encouraged to make an […]