We love JC Penney. There. We said it. No takesies backsies. Bag Lady and Shopping Siren know the retailer probably isn’t so popular anymore, what with all the other online options out there. But we aren’t shy about expressing our affection for the store that has, over the years, brought us our favorite sunglasses ever, […]
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Robare leads Oxford Hills to victory
PARIS — Brandon Robare paced the Oxford Hills with 20 points in a 40-26 unified basketball victory over Poland on Thursday. Branden Skinner chipped in with 10 points for the Vikings, and Trevor Larrabee finished the game with eight points. Justin Dumas led the Knights with 10 points, while David Ellington dropped in six.
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Town-wide revaluation ‘grossly overdue,’ selectman says
ANDOVER — Voters at the annual town meeting March 18 will be asked to raise more money for the property revaluation account, Selectman Jim Adler said at Tuesday night’s board meeting. “The townwide revaluation is grossly overdue; it’s been 27 years and we should do it every 10,” he said. For years, selectmen have asked […]
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St. Patrick's Day free lunch for seniors
CHESTERVILLE — Members of North Chesterville Extension Homemakers will serve a free St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at noon Friday, March 17, at the Town Hall, 409 Dutch Gap Road. Member Glenda Barker said the menu will feature ham, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, biscuits, cupcakes and ice cream, and hot and cold beverages. Live music will […]
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West Paris to solicit paving bids for Stearns Hill Road
WEST PARIS — Town Manager Wade Rainey told selectmen Thursday that he would like to have over a mile of Stearns Hill Road paved this summer. He said he’d like to have it done “from the South Paris town line up to Cooper Lane.” Bid requests will go out this spring. At the request of […]
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Livermore board gets Fire Department updates, starts CEO search
LIVERMORE — Fire Chief Donald Castonguay told selectmen Tuesday night that the new Rescue 4 truck is being outfitted for service. “All the tools will be on one truck rather than scattered over several,” he said Thursday. The truck will have a system to fill air packs and a 7,000-watt generator, he said. Castonguay said […]
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Mexico garage damaged by fire
MEXICO — A home at 15 Granite St. received minimal damage from a fire in the attached garage Wednesday night, Fire Chief Richie Jones said Thursday. Jones said the State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause was accidental. He said the homeowner, Denise Duguay, was taken to Rumford Hospital for smoke inhalation and was later released. […]
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Rumford police log
* March 6, 7:56 a.m.: Isaac Roy, 32, of Rumford was arrested on a charge of operating after suspension and failure to stop for a law enforcement officer on Washington Street. He was released on $800 unsecured bail and is scheduled to appear in Rumford District Court on May 8. * March 5, 4:36 p.m.: […]
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'Wrong for Each Other' rom-com next at Public Theatre
Written by author of ‘Ladies Foursome’ LEWISTON — The Public Theatre presents the East Coast premiere of the delightful romantic comedy, “Wrong for Each Other,” playing March 17-26. Do opposites really attract? When a chance meeting in a restaurant reunites a previously mismatched couple, sparks are ignited as they flash back through the highs and […]
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Fox School purchase agreement extended one year
PARIS — At Avesta Housing’s request, selectmen agreed to extend the purchase and sale agreement on the Mildred M. Fox School by one year so the nonprofit can fill a $90,000 funding gap. At the Feb. 27 selectmen meeting, Town Manager Vic Hodgkins informed the board of the request to extend the agreement for the historic […]