1931 – 2015 Franklin O. Swan Sr., 83, died Friday, March 13, at the Greater Rumford Community Center. He was born in Andover, May 3, 1931, the son of Melissa and Walter Swan. He lived in Lewiston for many years. His hobbies were hunting and fishing, and he loved spending time with his family. He […]
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Andover residents to vote on health insurance article at town meeting
ANDOVER — Residents will vote on a 59-article warrant at their March 21 annual town meeting, Board of Selectmen Chairman Keith Farrington said Thursday evening. The 2015-16 budget is likely to be slightly higher than this year’s, one town employee said, depending how much money is recommended to run the Andover Elementary School. Residents voted […]
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Andover woman recovering from hypothermia after fall outside home
ANDOVER — Jane Rich is recovering after suffering hypothermia and frostbite following a fall outside her home on a very cold Valentine’s Day. “I’ve got second-degree burns on both my legs and my heels are the biggest problem. It’s just going to take time,” said Rich, 73, who retired Jan. 31 as pastor of the […]
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Heat radiating from chimney flue started Andover mobile home fire
ANDOVER — Fire that gutted the attic of a modified mobile home on Friday night was caused by heat from the chimney flue radiating to combustible materials in the attic, fire Chief Rob Dixon said late Tuesday afternoon. The mobile home at 926 South Arm Road is owned by Leo R. Blais, 74. Dixon said […]
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Med-Care board explains subsidy rate hike at info meeting
MEXICO — Wednesday night’s informational meeting by Med-Care Ambulance Service’s Board of Directors to explain the reasoning behind its recent subsidy hike only attracted four people from two of its 11 member towns. Board President Steve Brown gave an overview of the ambulance service itself that was formed by Andover, Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, […]
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Hanson A. ‘Hank’ Morton Sr.
ANDOVER — Funeral services for Hanson A. “Hank” Morton Sr. of Andover were conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Andover Congregational Church, Andover with the Rev. Linda Couture officiating. Organist was Linda Dyer. Music selections included “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace.” Special country music selections included “Red Wing” and “These […]
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Andover woman leads indoor walking group three days a week
ANDOVER — In an effort to get residents active during the winter, a local woman is holding walking seminars three nights a week at the Andover Elementary School. All Andover residents are welcome to go to the school at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Denise Hurd said. There, she’ll use a Leslie Sansone walking […]
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Calvary cancels weekend events LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church has canceled the following events this weekend. Bean supper set for Saturday at 4:45 p.m., Sunday morning’s City Mission Breakfast at 8 and Sunday Morning Bible Study and Worship Service at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Emma’s Happy Rebels event postponed RUMFORD — Due to the […]
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Rumford Area Quilters to meet RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. All area quilters are invited. A demonstration is planned on how to cut large pieces of fabric as well as more information on the Jellyroll Challenge. The next […]