BONNEY — Charlyn A. “Charlie,” 77, of Turner, died Tuesday, March 10, in Lewiston. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Road, Jay, ME 04239. Spring interment will take place at a later date. DAVIS — June G., 87, of Hartford, […]
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Richmond man charged with stealing home’s copper pipes
A Richmond man was arrested Tuesday and charged with breaking into a vacant house in Litchfield and stealing its copper piping, according to a statement from Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. Ryan Cray, 28, was taken to Kennebec County Jail and booked on charges of burglary and theft, McCausland said. A Pleasant […]
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Parents, bus drivers upset with Feb. 24 school bus breakdowns
LEWISTON – While hearing a report that 14 out of 42 school buses didn’t start or froze up Feb. 24 because of fuel not suited for the cold, the Lewiston School Committee heard from emotional parents about students left out in the dangerous cold that morning. They also heard from angry bus drivers who said […]
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Maine community college chief cites $10 million shortfall in budget
AUGUSTA — Interim Maine Community College System President Derek Langhauser told lawmakers Monday morning the system will have to find up to $10 million in cuts over the next two years or raise tuition to cover cost increases. Gov. Paul LePage’s biennial budget proposal, which is under review by the Legislature, flat-funds the community college system […]
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Indoor yard sales at Legion PARIS — The South Paris American Legion Post 72, Church Street, will hold indoor yard sales from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7. A lunch counter will be open, there will be a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets. Proceeds will help the ladies Auxiliary send three students to […]
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Cooper named director of University College
MEXICO — Bonnie Sparks, executive director of the University College, announces the hiring of Lisa MacDonald Cooper as director of the University College centers in Norway/South Paris and Rumford/Mexico. Cooper has experience in marketing, project administration, communication, strategic planning and post-secondary teaching. A native of Scarborough, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Bates College and […]
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Poland manager says water pipes thawed
POLAND — Residents should find buildings in the town’s municipal complex have water running again, Town Manager Bradley Plante told selectmen Tuesday. “I am happy to report that as of late this afternoon, the Town Hall and the library have water,” Plante said. “Tomorrow morning, everybody will be up and running.” The problems started Thursday, […]
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FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center presents the second Bradley Backstage concert, featuring the Amarantos Quartet, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The innovative Portland-based string quartet presents classical music like you’ve never heard it before in the LHE/PAC’s alternative backstage performance space. Through presentation of new music, unique collaborations and […]
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Funeral notices for Sunday, March 1, 2015
BOURGOIN — Palma, 96, of Auburn, died Sunday, Feb. 22, in Lewiston. A private graveside service will be held in the spring. Interment will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, P.O. Box 7291, Lewiston, ME 04243-7291. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home. CAUX — […]