Foliage in western Maine is expected to peak by mid-October, and so far it has exceeded expectations following a mostly dry summer.
Leroy Gullberg
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Norway commits 2026 property taxes over citizens’ objections
Angry taxpayers continued to hammer Norway officials about the town’s wavering response to its property revaluation.
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Jay generator journey loses steam as ‘super oversize’ load stops in Oxford
The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
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Norway to vote on lot rent stabilization ordinance Oct. 15
Mobile home owners living in the 55+ park Norway Commons began lobbying the town in January for protection from lot rent hikes by property owner Sun Communities Inc.
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Sew you want to craft? Try this guide to western Maine crafting groups.
Between Bethel and Lovell you will find a fiber or sewing arts group that offers a dedicated space to crafting, learning and socializing.
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Norway tax revaluation sparks petition to recall elected officials
Norway’s Select Board says it has no legal authority to interfere with the assessor’s recent determination of property values, the first in 19 years.
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No shortage of apples growing in Oxford Hills
Apples are growing abundantly in West Paris, with some weighing down their branches.
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Norway taxpayers cry foul amid alleged errors in property revaluations
As revaluation complaints surge, one Norway resident has built a website that plugs in data from the town, state and assessor for taxpayers to view how their individual properties are categorized and assessed.
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Voters in Waterford, Harrison to decide on school closure Nov. 3
Maine School Administrative District 17’s board of directors moved to permanently close Waterford’s elementary school last year, but voters can choose to reopen it.
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Norway library to host America250 events, Declaration of Independence exhibit
A presentation Sept. 22 about Revolutionary War veterans will give details about settlement in western Maine.