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Cheers Norway! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Norway homeowners are fighting back against soaring new tax bills
  • What leadership change just happened at Norway Savings Bank?

Also on today's calendar: Music & Movement and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rather cloudy and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norway tax revaluation sparks petition to recall elected officials (sunjournal.com) — Norway residents packed a special Select Board meeting to protest sharp property tax increases from the town's long-overdue revaluation, only to learn officials cannot legally change the new values. Frustrated homeowners are now rallying behind a petition to create a recall ordinance for elected officials, while being urged to pursue individual abatements as thousands face higher tax bills this fall.
   

• Lincoln native, UMaine grad named Norway Savings Bank president (bangordailynews.com) — A major local employer, Norway Savings Bank, headquartered in Norway, has promoted longtime executive Darci Hamm to become its 18th president while current president Dan Walsh remains CEO until 2027. Hamm, a UMaine graduate with 25 years at the bank, will lead strategy across its 25 branches in Maine and New Hampshire, continuing the institution's long record of community involvement and workplace awards.
   

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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member - Store Opener in Bridgton. Apply here.
  • Rusty Lantern Markets posted a job opening for Part time Kitchen Staff in Turner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norway here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ask Joe a question! (ms.now)

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  • Raided Oxford store was where Ole Miss student purchased kratom before death, records show (wlbt.com)
  • Teacher, school receive College GameDay funding (wtva.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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