Opera House
Presentation tackles Norway’s historic buildings
NORWAY — The preservation of Norway’s downtown historic buildings continues to be at the forefront of efforts to foster economic growth. State and local preservationists and officials will present “Norway’s Historic Buildings: Moving Forward,” on Monday, Aug. 10, at the Norway Universalist Church sanctuary at 479 Main St., beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting is being […]
’70s band reunites to raise money for Norway Opera House
NORWAY — There will be dancing in the street when the band Creation Completed re-creates itself in August. More than 45 years after six students from Oxford Hills High School created the rock band in the late 1960s, Alan Bean, Bill Holden, Rob Baker, Dave Ryerson, Karan Shaw and Annie Somers have reformed to raise […]
Dirigo history class to host silent film night at old Dixfield opera house
DIXFIELD – For the second consecutive year, a Dirigo High School history class will host a silent film night at the long-dormant Old Tuscan Opera House on Main Street. The event is a fundraiser for the Dixfield Historical Society. The Old Tuscan Opera House, owned by Dixfield resident Nancy Carpenter, was a popular location in […]
Norway Opera House hall to bloom once more as arts, performance, community space
NORWAY — Plans to implement a $4 million renovation of the second-floor stage area of the 1894 Norway Opera House continue, Norway Opera House Corp. President Dennis Gray said. The goal is to create an arts, performance and community multiuse space. “We are planning on going forward and utilizing tax credits, Gray said. It will […]
Norway Opera House store to close at end of April
NORWAY — The first store to end a five-year vacancy in the rehabilitated Norway Opera House last year has been forced to close. Gatherings, at 400 Main St., which specializes in antiques, vintage and used furniture, home decor and gifts, will close at the end of April. Selectman Bruce Cook, who is on the Board […]
Dixfield Opera House to reopen for Silent Film Night
DIXFIELD — Forget about “The Hunger Games” or the slew of superhero movies being released this fall. A century-old opera house that has been closed for years will be scene of Silent Film Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7. It will be hosted by a small group of Dirigo High School students to […]
Lachman Architects & Planners to receive award for restoration of historic opera house
NORWAY — Lachman Architects & Planners of Portland has been selected by Maine Preservation to receive a Historic Preservation Honor Award for commercial-restoration/rehabilitation of the Norway Opera House. The award, which will be presented at a dinner in Falmouth on Thursday, Nov. 14, honors some of the finest preservation projects in the state. In late […]
Norway gets delayed state grant for Opera House
NORWAY — The state has released a $400,000 grant to restore the first-floor store fronts of the Opera House. “We can finally pay off the temporary funding,” said Town Manager David Holt. He expects the money from the Department of Economic and Community Development to be in Norway’s hands in about two to three weeks. […]