ANDOVER — Mr. Roland E. Chartier, 90, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, at his residence in Andover. Born in Fall River, Mass., on July 4, 1927, he was a son of Albert and Lydia (Henri) Chartier. Roland was a self-employed logger in the area for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Roland was married in Quebec, […]
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Andover requests FEMA funds for storm disaster sites
ANDOVER — Selectmen voted Tuesday night to dismiss Code Enforcement Officer Michael Moore of Dixfield because they can’t reach him by phone and he hasn’t attended Planning Board meetings, Selectman Jane Rich said Wednesday. Moore was hired in September and his phone has been disconnected, she said. The board will send a letter advising him […]
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Two selectmen contenders seek changes in fiscal year, roads and taxes
ANDOVER — Jane Rich is seeking re-election to the Board of Selectmen. She is being opposed by Brian Mills, a selectman in the 1990s, in Andover’s March 20 election. Rich says she is seeking re-election so she can see the town’s property revaluation completed in September. “I want to follow (the revaluation) through to see […]
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Two firefighters seeking chief's position in Andover
ANDOVER — Two members of the Fire Department are seeking election to the chief’s position next month, and both said recruiting members is their top priority. Lt. Jim Adler and firefighter Leo Camire are vying for a three-year term to succeed Chief Justin Tibbetts, who is working full-time in Kingfield and does not have time […]
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Women’s Wellness Day in Andover
A Women’s Wellness Day for Andover will take place Sunday, Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A light lunch is provided for all from 1-2 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door, and includes lunch, informational talks, collaging — Also, walking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing trails are available between sessions. Amethyst Bio-Mat for healing […]
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Many town government slots up for grabs
ANDOVER — The year ahead could see many new faces in town government. “This is one of those years when the entire Andover government could change since (many) positions are up for reelection,” Selectman Jane Rich said Thursday. Voters in March will fill a three-year town clerk/tax collector position, selectmen positions of one- and three-year […]
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Volunteer gravestone restorer touched by those now thanking him
Mike, who does not want his last name published, holds an interesting gravestone he found mostly buried in a cemetery in Carthage with details of the woman’s life written on the back. He plans to build a display case in the cemetery for it. The photo was taken in Auburn in the parking lot of […]
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Andover board OKs bid for winter sand
ANDOVER — Selectmen on Tuesday approved a bid of $22,500 from Swasey Excavation Inc. for 2,500 cubic yards of screened sand. It was the only bid submitted. Selectmen Jane Rich and Sharon Hutchins approved of the offer. Selectman Mark Thurston abstained because he works for Swasey, he said. In other business, Hutchins told the board […]
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Grave devotion
Retiree drives around repairing broken gravestones on his own. But it’s not that simple, some town officials say. Mike has been repairing old headstones for who knows how long. Ask and he can’t tell you. This year he’s fixed 111 and counting, all for free. The 64-year-old retiree doesn’t do it for the attention or […]
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Margaret L. Howes
LEWISTON — Margaret L. Howes passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 1, at Central Maine Medical Center. Born in Saco on April 19, 1951, she was the daughter of Albert H. and Arlene Pelletier Sr. Margaret grew up in the Saco area until she married Roy A. Howes on Sept. 23, 1967. They then moved to the […]