REGION — As D-Day approaches on June 6, the 77th anniversary of the Allies landing on the beaches of France, we take a moment to recognize the bravery and valor of one who fought in WWII. World War II veteran Wilfred “Willie” Coolidge’s courageous and brave actions in battle were one of the many reasons […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, Feb. 3
BOURNAKEL — Kay A., of Yarmouth, died Wednesday, Jan. 31. Services and interment in Oak Hill Cemetery will be held in the spring. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution to either Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME 04074 or the Animal Refuge League of […]
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Local racing roundup: Chris Coolidge claims first OPS win of season
It has been a rough season for Chris Coolidge in the Budweiser Super Late Model division at Oxford Plains Speedway, but the Norway racer chose a great time to get things dialed-in properly. Coolidge back up his heat race victory by leading all 50 laps of the caution-free main event. His first victory of a […]
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Poland selectmen seek amendment to Poland Spring TIF
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday accepted a proposal from Rudman Winchell of Bangor to assist the town in securing an amendment from the state for the Poland Spring Co. TIF District II agreement. Rudman Winchell’s proposed fees for services will be a flat $6,500, provided the firm is successful in securing Department of Economic and […]
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Andover businessman organizes concerts on the Common
ANDOVER — A local hardware store owner is inviting residents to attend free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. every other Friday until Sept. 5 at the Andover Town Common. Pete Coolidge, who owns Pete’s Hardware with his wife, Wanda, said this is the first year he has organized a summer concert series, although he […]
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Local Racing Roundup: Doiron denies Theriault for Beech Ridge PASS win
In a battle of talented young drivers from opposite ends of the state, Berwick’s Joey Doiron held off Fort Kent’s Austin Theriault on Saturday night to win the Southern Maine Motors Firecracker 150 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough. It was the first Pro All Stars Series North victory of the season for Doiron, […]
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Telstar’s top two students headed to UMaine, UConn
BETHEL — Telstar High School’s top two students are headed to two different universities to earn degrees in the medical field. Alyssa Brands, 17, of Woodstock is the Class of 2014 valedictorian. She plans to attend the University of Maine to study athletic training and pre-physical therapy. Her goal is to become a physical therapist. […]
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Truck heavily damaged when it hits tree
WILTON — A pickup truck was heavily damaged Wednesday morning when it hit a patch of ice on Munson Road and crashed into a tree, police Sgt. Chad Abbott said. Driver Grace-Lyn Coolidge, 19, of Wilton left the Big Apple and turned right onto Munson Road, he said. Once the truck’s rear-end started to slide, […]