LEWISTON — Oxford Networks donated $500 to the Maine Children’s Home for its Little Wanderers Christmas Program as part of the Mix 107.9 holiday promotion. Julia Munsey with Oxford Networks presented the check to Steve Mayberry, development director for the Maine Children’s Home. This is the third year Oxford Networks has supported the program. Every […]
2011
Posted inEncore
Recognize this photo?
Back in 1999, when Lewiston architect and local historian Gridley Barrows died, the LPL received his collection of 5,244 photographic slides and more than 600 prints depicting local buildings and architectural features. The goal is to preserve them and make them available to the public. Most have been identified over the years, but many remain […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Daniel Rowe, 22, New Vineyard, violation of condition of release, Dec. 29, no bail listed as of Dec. 31, Maine State Police. * Randy Adams, 46, Wilton, criminal mischief, criminal threatening, criminal trespass, Dec. 29, $3,000 unsecured bail, court appearance Feb. […]
Posted inOp-Eds
Law updates FDA’s role with food safety
The following editorial appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 29: Amid all the controversy over tax cuts, gays in the military and a nuclear arms agreement, you may have missed the news that the lame-duck Congress finally approved the first update to food safety laws in more than 70 years. The changes will […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Military notes
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jason M. Bryant graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn […]
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Winter activity kits NORWAY — Children in first through third grade are invited to join a program to make winter activity kits from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Norway Memorial Library. Participants will make games and activities to put in their activity kits for use later in the winter. In case […]
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French classes fundraising for Montreal trip
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School French classes are raising funds for a trip to Montreal. They are planning on 27 to 30 participating French class students. The estimates cost is $505 a student. The French Club is hoping to raise $9,000 to make the trip affordable for all students who want to go. […]
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Liberty Rebekah Lodge AUBURN — Liberty Rebekah Lodge 94 will gather at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, in the activities room at the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Home, 85 Caron Lane, for a belated Christmas party. Due to the storm the evening of the last meeting, the lodge will do what was planned for that […]
Posted inSun Spots
Search is on for old friends, others
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope Sun Spots can help me find a Mr. Rose who purchased a unit at the Merrill Road Self Storage auction held on Dec. 2. He should call 784-2483 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thanks. — Marguerite Carter, [email protected] DEAR SUN SPOTS: For genealogy purposes, I would […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Shiretown League bowling results for Dec. 22 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings, North Builders 239.5, 160.5; F+E Builders 226, 174; Rif-Raf 221, 179; Webster Heating 211, 189; Pinsetters 209, 191; Jacks Plumbing 207.5, 192.5, North Ridge 183, 217; Poland Spring 180.5, 219.5; Farmhouse Inn 168.5, 231.5; Mt. Blue Agway 154, 246. […]