NORWAY — “Generations,” an exhibit presented by the Western Maine Art Group, explores the concept of families with multiple generations of creative artists. Member artists will display their own artwork alongside pieces created by their family members. In some cases, the works show how one family member has influenced others, and in others the works […]
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Norway gallery hosts Grant as September artist of month
NORWAY — The Main Street Gallery will feature Sherry Grant as its artist of the month through September at 246 Main St. Grant taught school for many years and, after retiring in 2016, decided she would try to develop her artistic style, as she comes from a musical and artistic family that goes back for […]
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Five-alarm blaze destroys downtown Norway apartment building
At least six people displaced and one injured Saturday afternoon during fire at 17 Deering St.
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8 Maine schools receive $4K from educational alliance program
Local schools are based in Lisbon, Farmington, Norway and Damariscotta.
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Dance 207 festival features collaborations
Dance 207 festival will be presented from Aug. 7-15 by Norway arts non-profit Cottage Street Creative Exchange with co-sponsors Art Moves Dance Studio of Norway and Expansion Arts Dance Studio of South Paris. Morning and evening sessions in modern, jazz, tap and choreography will culminate in a Sunday Evening studio show. Special guest artist is […]
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Local schools awarded grants to fund STEM programs
Local schools are located in Damariscotta, Farmington, Lisbon and Norway.
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Norway artist’s artwork on display at town’s library
Visitors to Norway Memorial Library can enjoy an art display by Norway artist Jeanne Millett Herley at 258 Main St. The “Playing with Cards” exhibit incorporates mixed media use of colored pencils, colored paper, and playing cards, according to a news release from the library. Herley, born and raised in Norway, has been artistic her […]
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Jerry Bryant to present a musical program on traditional sailor chanteys in Norway
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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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 […]