History, Community and Culture in the Hills

Updates

Main Street News

  • Gingerbread House Task Force
    • This group is working with the Gingerbread House owner (C’s Incorporated) to develop a plan to move the house to a new location and stabilize it for future rehabilitation.
  • Opera House update
    • The Town of Norway has initiated legal action directed at the current owner’s neglect of the building and an August court date is pending
  • Real estate opportunities
    • Realtor and property management contacts can be found here.
  • Roberts’ Farm Preserve link to Main Street
    • The new trail system of the Roberts Farm preserve will link to Main Street through trail access at the rest area on Norway Lake.
  • Norway Arts Festival
    • Norway Downtown partners with Western Maine Art Group on July 9th-11th to bring this annual event to Main Street.
  • New Banners on Main Street
    • Custom-designed banners now adorn Main Street, featuring images of arts and culture, commerce, and community. These banners were produced by Norway Downtown’s Design Committee. The group is also responsible for the new sign at Rustfield Cemetery, the restoration of the Quartz Bridge, and the hard- and landscaping at The Trolley House.

Business News

  • Woodman’s Sporting Goods has moved from 418 Main Street to 429 Main Street. Please visit owner Paul Brook at the new location!
  • The Trolley House will reopen this summer with a totally new approach of a take out/eat-in restaurant on Main Street.
  • Creative Media has moved across Main Street to the former Grassroots Graphics location. A completely renovated floorplan celebrates the historic interior and accommodates their graphic design/printing business and open mic nights.

Downtown Norway, Maine is getting better all the time.