BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital presented its most recent Sunshine Award to Michelle Gladish who works at Bridgton Pediatrics. The Sunshine Award was established to reward and celebrate the extraordinary skills and compassionate care given by technical support staff. Sunshine Award recipients consistently demonstrate compassion, patient- and family-focused care, passion about life, patient advocacy, and their […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
SAD 15 budget vote is Thursday
GRAY — Voters in Gray and New Gloucester will decide on the School Administrative District 15 budget at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Gray-New Gloucester High School on Libby Hill Road. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions about the $25.5 million spending plan and vote on each of 18 warrant articles for […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn Democrats to meet
AUBURN — The Auburn Democratic City Committee will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Auburn Hall. State Sen. Nate Libby of Lewiston and Auburn City Manager Peter Crichton will address the committee. Parking is available in the garage. Attendees should use the courtyard entrance and take the elevator to the second […]
Posted inNation / World
Suicide bomber kills 22 at Ariana Grande concert in England
MANCHESTER, England — An apparent suicide bomber attacked an Ariana Grande concert as it ended Monday night, killing 22 people among a panicked crowd of young concertgoers, some still wearing the star’s trademark kitten ears and holding pink balloons as they fled. Teenage screams filled the arena just after the explosion, which also killed […]
Posted inMaine
Legislature passes bill to limit PAC expenditures
AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature has approved a bill that bars lawmakers from paying themselves or businesses they own from political action committees under their control, sending the measure to Gov. Paul LePage for his approval. The bill, An Act Regarding Political Action Committee Expenditures, was passed unanimously last week by the Maine House and […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Planting cucumbers in Lisbon
Kadija Hilowle plants cucumber seeds on her farm lot in Lisbon on Monday. Hilowle is a native of Kenya, where she raised cows, goats, camels, chickens and sheep. She moved to Lewiston in 2005 and started growing sweet corn and vegetables on her lot at the Packard-Littlefield Farm.
Posted inLocal Sports, SJVarsity
Coaches’ warning among high school basketball rules changes
High school basketball coaches may be subject to an official warning for misconduct during games beginning next season, according to one of several rule changes recently approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Such warnings would be issued for matters involving the head coach or any other bench personnel that are judged […]
Posted inRiver Valley
SAD 44 music teacher retiring
BETHEL — Linda Stowell, music teacher of over 28 years, will retire from School Administrative District 44 next month. Stowell received her teaching degree at the University of Portland-Gorham, now the University of Southern Maine. Raised in a musical household complete with a family band, Stowell said she knew she wanted a career in music, […]
Posted inFranklin
Jay man indicted in maple syrup heist in Wilton
FARMINGTON — A Jay man accused of stealing 50 gallons of maple syrup in February from his former employer on More Acres Road in Wilton was indicted Thursday. Brandon Hall, 24, was indicted on felony charges of burglary, which is elevated because of prior offenses, and theft by unauthorized taking. Police recovered 17 of the […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
RSU 16 budget vote is Tuesday
POLAND — A vote on the $21.2 million budget for Regional School Unit 16 will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Poland Regional High School auditorium. The school board will meet after the budget vote. The 2017-18 budget covers schools in Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland. The largest budget items include about […]