WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Maine’s Second District Congressman Bruce Poliquin announced that the U.S. Department of Education will award $3,649,824 to twelve Maine colleges and universities as part of the Student Support Services (SSS) Program. “Maine is home to some of the best universities, colleges and community colleges in the Country,” said Congressman Bruce Poliquin. “This […]
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United Way recognized for recycling
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is a top state collector of hair care, skin care, and cosmetic product packaging for the Personal Care and Beauty Brigade®, a free, national recycling program created by Garnier® and TerraCycle®. By collecting used personal care and beauty packaging, this organization has helped to divert nearly 3,000 units […]
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State police preparing for October launch of cold-case squad
AUGUSTA — State police and the Maine Attorney General’s Office will in the next few weeks begin preparations for the launch in October of the state’s first detective squad dedicated to old and unsolved homicides, officials said Monday. LD-1121, the law the Legislature passed earlier this month that funded the three-member squad, goes into effect […]
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Maine’s top lawmakers pledge to end session despite veto dispute
AUGUSTA — Thanks to Gov. Paul LePage, the schedule for the Legislature’s return to Augusta on July 16 is much lighter than lawmakers had anticipated. The Republican Senate president and Democratic speaker of the House both said Monday that when they reconvene for the first time in more than two weeks on Thursday, they intend […]
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Meadow Lanes Bowling lists results
WILTON — Tuesday Mixed Nights Summer League bowling results from June 9 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 247, Mike Crandall 163, Stephen Adams 162; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 570, Mike Crandall 460, Skip Johnson 452; high game handicap, Kyle Walton 252, Mike Crandall 217, Stephen Adams 193; high […]
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Roxbury ATV club to hold Christmas in July toy run
ROXBURY — The Roxbury All-Terrain Vehicle Riders Club will hold its annual Christmas in July toy run Sunday, July 12. Club President Michael Worthley said Wednesday that participants should meet at the Andover Park N Ride at Grimaldi Field. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. and the trail ride leaves at 10 a.m. Participants […]
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What makes your dog happy?
As we approach the dog days of summer, we want to know what makes your dog happy — beyond a belly rub and meal times. Are there games you play? Favorite objects? Routines you can’t skip? Share your dog tales and photos for an upcoming B section story with reporter Bonnie Washuk. Email her at [email protected] or call […]
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Oxford County Sheriff’s Office calls
PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 242 calls from June 29 to July 5. Among them were: * At 10:34 a.m. July 5, Deputy Dani Welch was out of the area to investigate the report of a person driving a golf cart on Pequawket Trail (Route 113) in Brownfield. State police were […]