Developer Proposes 14 Apartments for Former Advertiser Democrat Building in Norway

Developer proposes 14 apartments for former Advertiser Democrat building in Norway

The former Advertiser Democrat building seen in January 2026. Photo by Amelia Metcalfe.NORWAY — The Norway Planning Board reviewed an initial site plan last week to convert the former Advertiser Democrat building at 1 Pikes Hill into apartments. Kara Wilbur, founder of the Maine-based housing developer Dooryard, presented the proposal. Dooryard designs and builds affordable housing, including single-family homes and small apartment buildings tai…

Apartment Buildings Proposed for Foster Street and Broadway

By Adam Swift Local developer Jamie Russo is proposing two separate 85-unit apartment developments on Foster Street near Broadway. The proposals will go before the council’s zoning subcommittee on Monday, August 10 before coming back before the council for a potential vote on the required special permits and variances. The two projects largely earned praise from councillors during public hearings on the two projects on Monday night. One of the a…