It’s almost as if nobody who comments on the National Football League, pundits to patrons, ever watch the game or spend one nanosecond pondering its recent history. The volume of former players and coaches who picked the Los Angeles Chargers to “end the dynasty” and/or push the New England Patriots “over the cliff” this past […]
2019
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Junior hockey: Nordiques rout Sharks, 14-1
LEWISTON — Five different Nordiques scored multiple goals, led by hat tricks from Zack Mullen and Armand O’Keefe, as Lewiston/Auburn rolled to a 14-1 win over the Long Beach Sharks at Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Sunday. O’Keefe also notched three assists for L/A, which improved to 33-3 on the season. Valeri Rykov, Joe Bisson and […]
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Auburn Middle School Principal Bob Griffin focused on greatness
AUBURN — Auburn Middle School Principal Bob Griffin said he’s focused on taking the school from good to great. “That’s our work ahead,” said Griffin, who was named the top administrator six months ago. The middle school years are a tough age, he said. “You look at what’s going on developmentally for kids. They’re forming their […]
Posted inConnections, Rumford Falls Times, sj-web, The Bethel Citizen
Class gathering
RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1960 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Gatch’s. Spouses and guests are welcome. For more information, call Jeanne at 207-364-8841.
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People You Know: Bernie Fortier, Mr. Latin
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School’s Bernie Fortier makes Latin fun. Think breaking out in song. Think bringing students in front of the class to act out conjugated verbs. “Latin can be tedious,” Fortier, 61, said. “It’s primarily grammar, vocabulary, translation and, if you have insomnia, it can be the perfect cure. That’s why I think you […]
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Cleaning up after sharing a warm meal
Lucky DiBello washes dishes Sunday at the Calvary United Methodist Church kitchen in Lewiston, as the weekly warming center hours come to a close. While there is not always a meal available, this week there were leftovers from a baked bean supper that volunteers were happy to provide. The center is open Sundays from noon […]
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After fire, Poland Fire Department calls for chimney safety
POLAND — Crews from the Poland and Mechanic Falls fire departments responded Sunday afternoon to a chimney fire, prompting Poland Chief Tom Printup to issue a caution: Cold weather can lead to dangerous fires. While the fire at 738 Bakerstown Road in Poland injured no one and caused little damage to the house, Printup said […]
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Open auditions announced for 8th annual Maine's Got Talent
LEWISTON — Maine’s Got Talent will hold three open auditions for Maine-based singers, bands and musicians of all kinds for a chance to be selected as one of 10 performers to compete for cash prizes during their 2019 event. Auditions will be held: • Saturday, Jan. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Empire Live Music […]
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‘Dedicated public servants’ work without pay to keep planes flying in Augusta
Longest U.S. government shutdown in history affects local Transportation Security Administration workers.
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Nominations sought for Jay town, RSU 73 seats
JAY — Nomination papers for town and school officials are available at the Town Office and need be returned by Feb. 22. The annual town meeting referendum is scheduled for April 23 at the polls. Three-year positions up for re-election are: Third selectperson, currently held by Judy Diaz, and two directors for Regional School Unit 73. […]