NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St., has announced the September calendar of events. Banding Together to Restore: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at Richard Bader Physical Therapy, 176 Main St. The program, led […]
August 2017
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on August 23
100 years ago, 1917A young Cuban called on P. A Galvin of Auburn yesterday morning and during the conversation congratulated Mr. Galvin on his services in the Spanish war. He said that he will be one of 7,000 Cuban troops to be sent to Europe for war service within a few weeks. 50 years ago, […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Aug. 23
BEAN — Elinor (Morrill), 91, died in Sumner on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Elmwood Cemetery, East Sumner. In lieu […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Is a ramp-up in running a smart idea at 70+?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My running friends and I are in our mid-70s (with a couple of 80-plus guys), and we continue to run, albeit at a much-reduced pace. All of us have been running for about 40 years and used to be pretty good marathoners/10K racers. We now run usually three times a week, with […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
L-A Rotary’s Chris Martel to share technology tips
AUBURN — Chris Martel will address the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club when it meets from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Village Inn, 165 High St. Martel is a lifelong Lewiston resident and a third generation Rotarian. He has been a member of the Lewiston-Auburn Club for 11 years and is a co-chairman […]
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RSU 56 looking to fill guidance, gifted and talented positions
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School and T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School Principal Mike Poulin told Regional School Unit 56 directors Tuesday night that he’s doubtful two positions will be filled before classes start Aug. 30. The vacancies are a guidance counselor for grades kindergarten through eight and a part-time gifted and talented position for grades […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Farmington selectmen set tax rate higher
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to set the tax rate at $19.94 per thousand of property evaluation, an increase of 66 cents over last year’s rate of $19.28. A property valued at $100,000 will pay $1,994 in taxes compared to $1,928 last year, an increase of $66. The Homestead Exemption program […]
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Strong selectmen back internet service study
STRONG — Selectmen agreed unanimously Tuesday to invest in a countywide study on affordable high-speed internet access for residents and businesses. Charlie Woodworth, a representative of the Opportunity Center of Greater Franklin County, asked selectmen to approve $786.92 as the town’s share for the study on options and costs to expand broadband access. Residents and […]
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RSU 9 names science teacher to curriculum coordinator, grants manager
FARMINGTON — The majority of Regional School Unit 9 directors voted Tuesday to transfer a high school school science teacher to interim curriculum coordinator/manager of federal grants. The board changed the job description for the position from the director of curriculum/assistant superintendent that Leanne Condon had held until she left for RSU 10 in the […]