The Box of Joy program, facilitated by Skowhegan and Western Maine Lakes churches, helps children in need. To participate, individuals and families fill a shoe box or boxes with gifts and mark the box for a boy or a girl and the approximate age. In general, toys, hygiene items and school supplies are acceptable. Items […]
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Norway library exhibit ‘Quiet Please’ on display through Nov. 12
Visitors to Norway Memorial Library at 258 Main St. can see an art exhibit in the reference room. “Quiet Please” features 15 mix medium paintings by Peter Herley. Of his art exhibit he writes, “With static in the world, coming at us from all directions, we need a place to be quiet and reflect. With […]
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CORRECTION: Artist Alice Tweedie’s website incorrect
The website address for artist Alice Tweedie, who has an exhibit of watercolor paintings on display through Oct. 15 at the Norway Memorial Library, was published incorrectly. The correct address is www.alicetweedieart.com. Pricing lists are available at the display cases and the library information desk has information about purchasing items. For more information, contact Alana […]
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Postponed dance party to be held rain or shine in Norway
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Norway art group’s ‘Generations’ exhibit to open Sept. 9
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.