Once a liability, the Pats’ defense has come around with the playoffs starting.
2019
Six men fined for roles in underage drinking that led to 19-year-old’s death in Orono
The men, all current or former University of Maine students, hosted parties attended by Alexie Adams, who died in a snowbank of acute intoxication and hypothermia.
In Oregon, another bumper crop of pot
Farmers have produced so much that it’s creating pressure for growers and reduced prices for consumers.
Sirois recognized as Paul Harris Fellow
River Valley Rotary Club President Paul Doroghazy, left, presents Rotarian Joe Sirois with a Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin at the holiday dinner Dec. 17 at 49 Franklin in Rumford. The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of […]
Rotarian given certificate
Randall Therrien, left, KeyBank manager and past president of the River Valley Rotary Club in Rumford, is presented with a Paul Harris Fellow certificate by Rotarian Rich Allen. Rotarian Tim Placey, past district governor, used his Paul Harris points to award a certificate to Therrien for his many community involvements. Allen was designated make the […]
Rumford Elementary students win awards
Rumford Elementary School announced its Students of the Month and two perfect attendance raffle winners for November. From left, front row: Carter Giroux, Lorylai Yates (perfect attendance), Aubree Whittemore, Ashton Hart, Phoebe Wilshusen and Willow Burse; second row: Chanel Hatsat, Samantha Kumari, Bella Stephens, Chloe Brown, Alannah Smith (perfect attendance), Jack Glover, Aubree Curtis, Riley […]
Rotary winterization project completes 12 homes this year
The River Valley Rotary Club’s Winterization Project completed four homes by Nov. 18 and had eight more to go. Rotary volunteers working on the 12 homes total to be winterized are, from left, Dick Lovejoy, Roger Whitehouse, Paul Doroghazy, Greg Trundy and Peter Cox.
Santa attends VFW kids Christmas party
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1603 in Auburn held the Kids Christmas Party for the Clover Preschool on Dec. 14. Children had the opportunity to have a photo with Santa as they opened their gifts. Standing in back, from left, are Arthur Roy, past state commander and Youth Activities chairman; Mike Spaulding, Auxiliary member; Doreen […]
Auburn UU welcomes new members
The First Universalist Church of Auburn welcomed several new members in November. This group learned about the history and principles of Unitarian Universalism and opportunities to minister within the church. From left are Mary Sylvester, Emily McConville, the Rev. Dr. Jodi Hayashida, Dawn Westerfield and Membership Chair Paula Spruill. New member sessions are offered by the […]
Richard H. Bell Interfaith Chapel marks 50th anniversary
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — It’s been 50 years since a ski-in, ski-out Richard H. Bell Interfaith Chapel was constructed on Sugarloaf Mountain. Local businessman Richard Bell led the way. Thirty years ago, in 1988, his daughter, Elizabeth “Buffy” Bell, wrote, “The chapel was founded by a man who knew no difference in race, creed or faith.” She […]