Birding walk May 23 AUBURN — Join the Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston/Auburn on Wednesday, May 23, from 7 to 11 a.m. for an annual favorite: a walk through prime riverside habitat, then on to the Benjamin farm to round out the morning’s birding. Tom Hayward (782-5238) will lead the group. Meet at the Sylvester […]
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Elmira College dean’s list
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College has released its dean’s list for academic achievement for the fall 2011 term. Celia Blancato, 2012, of Canton, majoring in psychology and human services. Amy Chipman, 2012, of Poland, majoring in mathematics and childhood education. Katherine Slye, 2012, of New Gloucester, majoring in history and political science. Elizabeth Delmonico, 2013, […]
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Carmeline E. Boucher
PITTSFIELD — Carmeline E. (Monroe) Boucher, 73, passed peacefully to the other side Monday, April 30. She was born in Waterville. She most recently resided in Pittsfield. The daughter of Harry and Exilda Marie (Doucet) Monroe, formerly of Canaan, she was predeceased by her parents; second husband, Raymond Boucher; and her brother, Neil William (Bill) […]
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Income tax presentation AUBURN — Maine Heritage Policy Center members are invited to attend a presentation, “Getting To Zero: Beginning The Discussion on Eliminating Maine’s Income Tax,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, at the Hilton Garden Inn. Lance Dutson, CEO of MHPC, which is proposing to eliminate the income tax, is the guest speaker. […]
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New Gloucester voters OK spending, ordinance change
NEW GLOUCESTER — Voters at Monday night’s annual town meeting passed all spending articles and an amendment to the zoning ordinance. About 80 people attended the meeting, which was moderated by Ben De Troy. A municipal budget of $3,869,555 increases the amount raised by local taxes by nearly 10 percent over this fiscal year. The […]
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New Gloucester town meeting set for Monday
NEW GLOUCESTER — Voters will be asked Monday to approve 29 warrant articles at the annual town meeting and a budget proposal that increases the amount raised by local taxes by nearly 10 percent. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Memorial School on Route 231. The amount of to be raised through local […]
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E. Field: Meaning of corruption
I think Gov. Paul LePage misunderstands the meaning of “corruption” when he refers to Maine state workers as “corrupt” (April 28). Corruption has several meanings, such as corrupted computer files and perverts corrupting young people’s morals, but usually refers to politicians taking money or bribes. State workers are not taking bribes or stealing money. Perhaps […]
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Pomona degree meeting MINOT — Androscoggin Pomona No. 1 will meet on Wednesday, May 2, at West Minot Grange 42 at the corner of Routes 124 and 119 for a regular meeting to confer the 5th Degree. A 50/50 raffle will be held along with the attendance drawing. There will be a 6:30 p.m. supper […]
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Diabetes program AUBURN — A community presentation, “Living with Diabetes: Insights From a Patient,” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the St. Mary’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, 15 Gracelawn. Register by Friday, April 27, by calling 777-8625. Rob Coburn, a long-time diabetes patient, will share tips and tricks […]
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Michael J. Grant Sr.
LEWISTON — Michael J. Grant Sr., 62, passed away from a long illness on his birthday March 26, at Marshwood Nursing facility. He was born March 26, 1950, in Portland, to Joseph M. Grant and Alice R. Grant. Survivors include his children, Melissa; a son, Michael; son-in-law Jay; four sisters, Donna, Helen, Winnie and Patty; […]