LIVERMORE FALLS — Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of Iberdrola USA, announced May 22 that it has put its upgraded Livermore Falls Substation on Moose Hill Road into service. The $17 million project is part of the company’s $1.4 billion Maine Power Reliability Program, according to a press release. The facility now has the capacity […]
June 2014
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Truck fire spreads to garage in Harrison
HARRISON — A smoky engine erupted into flames shortly after rolling back into a driveway Sunday on Plains Road. According to Deputy Chief Nathan Sessions of the Harrison Fire Department, the Ford pickup owned by John Walton pulled into the driveway at 22 Plains Road, about 10 feet away from the garage when the fire […]
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Holocaust and human rights awards at Bates College
LEWISTON — They rose for many standing ovations — some even making several attempts to stand beside their walkers — to applaud those honored by the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine at Bates College on Sunday afternoon. “I don’t like to talk about it,” said Judith (Jutka) Magyar Isaacson, a woman whose son […]
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Lewiston man remains in critical condition after crash
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center confirmed Sunday night that George Bourgoin, 68, of Lewiston remains in critical condition after a head-on collision Saturday. Sabattus Street was partially closed and two other people went to the hospital following the 11:20 a.m. crash. Bourgoin was initially reported as sustaining life-threatening injuries following the collision with Jeff […]
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‘The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel’ touts Bethel’s pet friendliness
BETHEL — Bethel has something to bark out to the world now that this Western Maine town has been named one of the top pet-friendly destinations in the country in a new book. Kelly E. Carter’s “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel” lists the best destinations, hotels, events and advice to please one’s pet and […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Gingerbread House window restoration begins
NORWAY — Restoration of the century-old windows in the historic Gingerbread House on Main Street is underway. A handful of people led by Pat Shearman of the Norway Landmarks Preservation Society took the first window out May 17. It marked the beginning of restoration efforts for all 65 windows in the large, two-story landmark. Each […]
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Police log
Charges Androscoggin County * Bud Roddy, 40, of 21 County View Drive, Leeds, warrants, 9:16 p.m. Saturday at same address by Maine State Police. * Kristy Burns, 30, of 13 Boot Hill Road, Poland, warrant, 9:40 p.m. Saturday at same address by Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department. * Brandon Donovan, 26, of 4 Killington Court, Yarmouth, […]
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Lewiston Dems to meet June 11
LEWISTON — The Lewiston City Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, in the senior citizen activity room of the Lewiston Armory. The featured speaker will be Elliott Epstein, an attorney who has practiced law in the Lewiston area for the past 35 years. Epstein is the founder of Museum L/A. […]
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Milestone money goal set for Oxford Hills Relay For Life
PARIS — Organizers of Oxford Hills Relay For Life say they hope to reach the $50,000 milestone in this year’s fundraising. “Last year, we had over 325 participants and raised just over $48,000. This year we are hoping for over 350 participants and $50,000 is our goal,” Heather Bossie of the Relay For Life of […]