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Norway
Norway is a town in Oxford County, incorporated on March 9, 1797 from Waterford Plantation. After annexing an unincorporated gore in 1821, it swapped land with Paris (1859, 1861).
Apparently the town was not named for the Scandinavian country. A clerical correction of the originally proposed Norage, the Indian word for falls, resulted in the name Norway.
Norway has a substantial number of interesting, unique homes not typical of most Maine towns.
Pennesseewassee Lake, at five miles in length, is the largest of several in the town and abuts the main village and contributes mightily to the recreational opportunities in the area.
Norway-South Paris is a community of two adjoining towns in which Maine Routes 26, 117, 118, and 119 converge.
From Maine: An Encyclopedia (www.themaineencyclopedia.com)
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Population: 4611
Population Density: 102
County: Oxford
School District: MSAD 17
Average Property Value: $125,000
Area: 44.6 sq miles
Median Income: $30,848
Affordability Index*: 0.71
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PORTLAND at a CROSSROADS
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Jun 22, 2006 7:38 PMAttend the Norway Summer Festival on July 7-9 which is highlighting the 34th Annual Sidewalk Art Festival on Saturday, July 8th. There will be artwork on display from 9-4 during which time there will be a free drawing for a $400 value piece of artwork, as well many food vendors on the street, music at the Weary Club, music and poetry readings at the Norway Memorial Library, both located on Main Street. There will also a free concert from 7-10 in the evening. Bring the children with you as we have children's activities in 3 different places. Go to the Norway Downtown Revitalization Kiosk near Key Bank and get a program showing you where it all is. Visit www.downtownnorway.com for more information.