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Jennifer L. Stone

RUMFORD — Jennifer Lynn Stone, 34, of Andover, died unexpectedly June 21, at the Rumford Hospital. She was born in Norway, Jan. 4, 1979, the daughter of Elmer Stone and Sandra Abbott and was educated in Bethel schools. She had been a homemaker most of her life and she enjoyed snowmobiling, spending time with family […]

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Maxine Dresser Thurston

BRANDON, Vt. — Maxine Dresser Thurston, 81, died Thursday, June 13, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Andover, Dec, 9, 1931. She had a very big and caring heart for everyone and lived life to the fullest every day. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, understanding and wonderful, […]

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River Riders spaghetti supper ANDOVER — The Ellis River Riders will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs buffet at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at their show grounds on Airport Road. Meal includes bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost is $10. Serving until sold out. For more information visit www.ellisriverriders.com or call 392-2381. Stephens High […]

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SAD 44 budget passes

Budget wins approval in SAD 44 BETHEL — The five member towns of SAD 44 approved a proposed $10,371,000 budget Tuesday for school year 2013-14 by an unofficial vote of 299-222. Only Andover, with a vote of 31-50 voted the budget down. Newry residents tied at 23-23. The other three towns voted in favor with […]

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New materials listed at Andover Library

ANDOVER — Recent acquisitions at the Andover Public Library have been announced. Adult fiction: And the Mountains Echoed, Khaled Hosseini; Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs, Being Esther by Miriam Karmel, Best Kept Secret by Jeffery Archer, Blossom Sisters by Fern Michaels, Butch Cassidy the Lost Years by William Johnstone, Dangerous Refuge by Elizabeth Lowell, Deeply […]

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SAD 44 residents to vote on budget May 28

BETHEL — Voters in SAD 44 will decide on a school budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Helen C. Berry Auditorium of Telstar Regional High School. The $10,271,310 spending plan is $282,041 more than the current fiscal year, Superintendent David Murphy said. Included is $125,000 for teacher retirement. The state Legislature has not yet […]

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William R. Freeman Sr.

ANDOVER — Graveside services for William R. Freeman Sr., of Mexico, were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, with the Rev. John Gensel officiating. The Rev. Gensel also read the poem “I’m Free.” Words of remembrance were given by his daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Proctor and his stepson, Maynard “Mick” […]

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Dorothy J. Mills

1930 – 2013 RUMFORD — Dorothy Jean Mills, 83, of Elm Street, Andover, died Saturday, May 4, at the Rumford Hospital. She was born in Rumford on Feb. 15, 1930, the daughter of Philip and Margaret (Thomas) Learned, and graduated from Andover High School, Class of 1947. She was a member of the Andover Congregational […]

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Alida F. Blood

1922 – 2013 WEST PARIS — Alida F. Blood of South Lancaster, Mass. and recently of Bryant Pond, died April 24, at the age of 90, with her devoted daughter by her side. Born in Providence, R.I. on July 13, 1922, the daughter of the late Alton and Catherine (Keifer) Verrill, Alida moved to Andover […]