Sumner to address shoreland zoning

SUMNER — The planning board gave its quarterly report at the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday, noting that a number of residents have expressed concern about the new shoreland zoning map and whether the boundaries of their lots have changed.

"We came up with a process to deal with it," said planning board member James Gammon, "but then we checked with the MMA (Maine Municipal Association) and they told us that it wasn't the purview of the planning board, and that it was the selectboard's responsibility."

Rabies cases spike, result of mild winter

COUNTY — The number of rabies cases in Maine have increased drastically this winter, the Maine Center for Disease Control reported, after a warning was issued for two foxes in the same York County neighborhood that tested positive for rabies.

And, according to experts, the increase could be a result of the mild winter weather.

Local barber loves to ballroom dance, stay active

ED THE BARBER— Edgar Damon loves to cut hair. He has owned Ed's Barber Shop on Main Street in Norway for 54 years. Here, he cuts the hair of Jim Richardson, who has been a customer of Damon's for 20 years.

Hebron discusses meaning of 'junkyard'

HEBRON — The difference between a junkyard and a salvage yard was discussed by the Board of Selectmen at its meeting Monday, after Code Enforcement Officer Bill Kennedy announced that Jayson Nelson, who owns a car repair business in town, is seeking a salvage dealer and recyclers license.

"It sounds like a junkyard," said Selectman Jim Reid, of the site, located on Birch Way.