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William R. Freeman Sr.

ANDOVER — Graveside services for William R. Freeman Sr., of Mexico, were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, with the Rev. John Gensel officiating. The Rev. Gensel also read the poem “I’m Free.” Words of remembrance were given by his d...

• Funeral Services • Sunday, May 26, 2013

Dorothy J. Mills

RUMFORD — Dorothy Jean Mills, 83, of Elm Street, Andover, died Saturday, May 4, at the Rumford Hospital. She was born in Rumford on Feb. 15, 1930, the daughter of Philip and Margaret (Thomas) Learned, and graduated from Andover High School, Class of 1947....

1930 - 2013 • Obituaries • Monday, May 6, 2013

Alida F. Blood

WEST PARIS — Alida F. Blood of South Lancaster, Mass. and recently of Bryant Pond, died April 24, at the age of 90, with her devoted daughter by her side. Born in Providence, R.I. on July 13, 1922, the daughter of the late Alton and Catherine (Keifer) Verrill, Alida moved to Andover ...

1922 - 2013 • Obituaries • Saturday, April 27, 2013

SAD 44 accepts money to keep Andover school open

BETHEL — The SAD 44 board Monday accepted $140,000 from the town of Andover to keep that town’s small school open for 2013-14. The vote was 15-0 with Bethel representative Lynn Arizzi abstaining. The board voted to take no action on an agenda item calling for a vote on w...

Eileen M. Adams, Special to the Sun Journal • Oxford Hills • Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7:10 pm

Above-normal temperatures, rain expected to increase Western Maine flooding

Minor flooding along Ellis River, wood frogs in vernal pool
Rising water along the Ellis River from melting snow, warmer than usual temperatures and rain, and wood frogs chorusing during the breeding season, April 20, 2013, Andover, Maine. Video by Terry Karkos/Sun Journal.
Apr 20, 2013
Rising water along the Ellis River from melting snow, warmer than usual temperatures and rain, and wood frogs chorusing during the breeding season, April 20, 2013, Andover, Maine. Video by Terry Karkos/Sun Journal.
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Melting snow from above-normal temperatures Friday and rain through Saturday morning caused minor flooding in Andover as the Ellis River overflowed its banks.

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • River Valley • Sunday, April 21, 2013

Andover sets special town meeting to raise money for school

ANDOVER — A special town meeting is set for 10 a.m. April 20 at the Andover Town Hall to discuss raising an additional $72,000 to keep the elementary school open for the 2013-14 school year. Susan Merrow, chairwoman of the Andover Withdr...

Eileen M. Adams, Special to the Sun Journal • Oxford Hills • Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 7:30 pm

Andover Food Pantry fundraiser sales to be matched by Good Shepherd

ANDOVER – The Andover Food Pantry will be hosting a food sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23, with all money raised being matched by the Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer • River Valley • Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 7:20 pm

Voters OK giving $68K to SAD 44 to keep Andover school open

Following a lengthy discussion at town meeting on Saturday in the town hall, Andover residents raise placards to vote yes on an amendment to raise $68,000 instead of $100,000 to pay SAD 44 to continue operating Andover Elementary School for 2013-14. After the amendment was approved, the majority ...

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • River Valley • Saturday, March 16, 2013

Puzzle Mountain Farm to offer sleigh rides on St. Patrick's Day

ANDOVER – Puzzle Mountain Farm will be offering horse drawn sleigh rides from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17 on their property in order to raise money for a local family.

Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer • Oxford Hills • Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:00 pm

Free child care available at Andover town meeting

ANDOVER — The Andover Elementary School Parent/Teachers Association is trying to make it easier for parents to attend Saturday’s annu...

Eileen M. Adams, Special to the Sun Journal • Oxford Hills • Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 9:20 pm

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