MACHIAS — The following local residents were among more than 300 students from the University of Maine at Machias who were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. Lisbon Falls: Brianna Woods. Livermore: Randall Berry, Darlene Rollins. Mechanic Falls: Brenda Parent. Poland: Deven Pendexter. Turner: Nichole White-Matson. Gray: Katelynn Hartt. New Gloucester: […]
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Maine-ly Harmony yard sale PALERMO — Maine-ly Harmony women’s a cappella barbershop chorus will hold its annual super yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Hill Gardens, Route 3. The sale will feature the goods from 30 households. Plants, books and unexpected treasures await the bargain-hunter. Barbershop harmony will again […]
Barrel racers headed for Andover
ANDOVER — Admission is free at two horse shows Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, at the Ellis River Riders grounds at 78 Airport Road off Route 5. Saturday’s Gymkhana Game Show and Lobster/Chicken BBQ features amateur and professional riders from across the region competing in various classes. The show, which starts at 9 […]
Submissions sought for Andover Photography Contest
ANDOVER — The Andover Photography Contest will be exhibited on Saturday, Aug. 4, in the Town Hall. Photographers are placed into two groups, children 17 and under, adults 18 and older. There are five categories in which to submit. Portrait, landscape, animal, Photoshop and black and white. There will be 147 ribbons awarded, including one […]
Rumford police arrests
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Sept. 4 in Rumford District Court: * Michael Child, 48, Canton, two counts of possession of Schedule Z drugs, 9:13 p.m. July 8 on Hancock Street. He was released on $300 secured bail and will be arraigned on Sept. 6 in Oxford County Superior Court […]
Roxbury ATV riders’s toy run enables up-close view of new wind farm
ANDOVER — More than 100 people of all ages participated in the Roxbury ATV Riders Club‘s seventh annual Christmas in July ATV Toy Run on Saturday from and to Grimaldi Field. They filled club President Michael Worthley’s pickup truck bed with toys, while others gave cash donations to participate in the ride to Record Hill […]
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WORCESTER, MASS. — Jeffrey Lewandowski of Lewiston received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross at its 166th commencement on May 25. Lewandowski, who majored in biology, is the son of John and Elizabeth Lewandowski, and a graduate of St. Dominic Regional High School. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Helen Paille […]
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YWCA camp reunion LINCOLNVILLE — Tanglewood 4H Camp will host a YWCA Camp alumni reunion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16. Anyone who was a camper, counselor, staff member, relative or friend at Camp Tanglewood between 1939 and 1972 is invited to participate in a day of reminiscing, sharing stories and discovery. […]
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Stephens High Class of 1955 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Brian’s Bistro for their monthly luncheon meeting. Historical Society meeting DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Historical Society will hold its June meeting on Thursday, June 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a business […]
Competing in season’s first show
Alexis Allegra is shown competing in the Ellis River Riders first show of the season on May 18 in Andover. She was riding Sassy from Simple Treasures Stable. The group’s 2012 season is in full swing. The food booth is open to the public with a new menu. The shows are free to spectators. The […]