MINOT — The Board of Selectmen on Monday heard updates on several road projects. The town’s Highway Department report noted that gravel work on Death Valley Road will be finished this week. A speed limit survey has been requested for that road, and the board tabled action on the survey until the road has been […]
August 2017
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Lerette named sales manager
FARMINGTON — U.S. Cellular has named Adam Lerette as sales manager for the Farmington store at 646 Wilton Road. Lerette leads store associates to help customers and businesses select the best plan and devices to meet their data needs. He has nine years of wireless sales experience. Lerette joined U.S. Cellular in 2012 as a […]
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Looking Back on July 29
100 years ago, 1917Milk dealers of Lewiston and Auburn have practically all decided that the local price of milk must go to eleven cents on August 1st. This is due, in the two cities, partly to the increased price of grain, bottles, caps and so forth, and the higher cost to the dealers of maintaining […]
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Looking Back on July 24
100 years ago, 1917Circus day in Lewiston! Sparks’ circus, which has often been to Maine but is new to these cities, is at Lee Park. It arrived Sunday morning from Belfast, and many small boys kindly chaperoned their parents to see the unloading of the horses, elephants, camels and heavy, canvas-covered wagons. By the middle […]
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Seller/server workshop offered
MEXICO — A free seller/server training workshop, geared for off-premise liquor licensees, is being offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Med-Care Ambulance, 209 Highland Terrace, Mexico. Jessica Abbott, the trainer, is a TiPS certified trainer working in substance use prevention. She is also a trained recovery coach. This training will cover: […]
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New Ventures offering workshop
LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine is offering a free workshop, “Your Money Personality” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston campus. This class is suitable for adults of all ages and stages. In this two-hour workshop, a fun and unique “Money Habitudes” game will be used to identify […]
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Oncologist seeing patients at FMH
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital announces the addition of Rachit Kumar, MD, a medical oncologist/hematologist, who is providing cancer care at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kumar sees patients in Farmington every Wednesday, joining cancer care providers Dr. Richard Krull and physician assistant Susan Trafton in staffing the FMH oncology department. All are affiliated with the […]
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CareerCenter lists August workshops
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter continues its workshop programs for job=seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. The following workshops and programs will be held at the CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, unless otherwise noted. There is no cost to attend any CareerCenter workshop. Career Decision Making — Wednesday, Aug. 16, […]
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What You Need to Know: Buckfield Board of Selectmen
Buckfield Board of Selectmen Aug. 1, 2017 Buckfield Town Office Interim town manager What happened: After coming out of executive session, selectmen signed the contract with Brad Plante as interim town manager. What it means: Plante, who was most recently Poland’s town manager, will serve for six months, from Aug. 1 through Jan. 31, 2018. He […]
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Moving out of district, Fournier resigns from Androscoggin County Commission
AUBURN — Androscoggin County Commissioner Alfreda Fournier of Auburn is resigning her seat because she is moving out of the district. Her letter of resignation is scheduled to be taken up by the commissioners at Wednesday’s meeting. “Alfreda has had a very positive effect on this board,” county Administrator Larry Post said. “We’re sorry to […]