When Diane Taylor-Moore Hines decided to write her second children’s book, “Daniel Olaf Dragonfly,” ideas just popped into her head, she said. Hines, 68, is retired from her career in special education in Rumford and always wanted to be a writer. Now she can write as much and as often as she wants. For ‘Dragonfly’ […]
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Andover bookstore hopes to attract AT hikers at new site
ANDOVER — Ellis River Books has moved to 12 South Main St. in hopes of attracting Appalachian Trail hikers, among others, co-owner Denise Moriba said. “We’re trying to get a feel for what hikers are looking for when they come into town,” she said, “so we have different kinds of fuel and hiking sticks and […]
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Andover summer music showcases Maine talent
ANDOVER — The Andover Summer Concert Series will feature singers and musicians from Western Maine. Performances start at 6 p.m. in the gazebo on the town common at Routes 5 and 120. If it’s raining, they’re held inside the nearby Andover Congregational Church. Pete Coolidge, his wife, Wanda, and other members of the community have […]
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Andover residents approve $1.2 million school budget
ANDOVER — Residents voted 143-87 on Tuesday in support of a $1.2 million school budget for 2018-19, according to Town Clerk Melinda Averill. Earlier this month, school Superintendent Alton Hadley said the budget is a reduction of 12.86 percent from 2017-18 spending. Andover has 64 students in grades pre-K through 12, with 22 students at […]
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Andover town meeting date for June on hold
ANDOVER — Andover selectmen decided Tuesday the town meeting originally scheduled for June will be changed to another date because several members of the town’s budget committee need more time to prepare for the gathering. A new date has not been set. The town is transitioning from a Jan. 1-Dec. 31 fiscal year to a July […]
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Kimberly Jo Mironovas
ANDOVER — Graveside services for Kimberley Jo (Hutchins) Mironovas of Litchfield were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, with Mr. Scott Farrington officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford.
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Bertrand E. Nickerson Jr.
ANDOVER — On May 11, 2018, Bertrand E. Nickerson Jr., 57, of Andover passed from a car accident, to make his final home in heaven. He was the loving husband of Rebecca Simmons Nickerson, the father of Heather Henderson and grandfather to Micah, Logan and Atticus. Bert was born May 9, 1961, to Bertrand and Sandra […]
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Second fire of unknown cause hits Andover
ANDOVER — A lean-to on the Akers Family Ski Trails was found burned to the ground Monday, owner Leon Akers said Tuesday. It is the town’s second fire of unknown origin within the past month, he said. “It appears to have been some time ago as it did not spread through the leaves and pine […]
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Andover man identified as victim in fatal crash
LIVERMORE — An Andover man was killed when his vehicle collided head-on with a pickup at 5:41 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Federal and Canton roads in Livermore, police said Saturday. Bertrand E. Nickerson, 57, was traveling north on Federal Road when his 2007 Toyota Avalon made a left turn in front of a 2014 GMC […]
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Roger H. Mills Jr.
ANDOVER — Funeral services for Mr. Roger H. Mills Jr. of Andover were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the Andover Congregational Church, Andover, with Pastor Linda Couture officiating. Interment was at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover. A reception followed at the Andover Town Hall. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son […]