LEWISTON — The dean of the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College has won a significant award from the University of Maine School of Law, the university announced Tuesday. Dean Joyce Gibson will receive the 2018 Courage is Contagious Award on Thursday night at USM’s Abromson Center in Portland. Gibson is the third recipient of […]
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Dean R. Bedard
RUMFORD — Dean R. Bedard, 52, of Essex Avenue, Rumford, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Rumford Hospital. He was born in Rumford on Nov. 17, 1964, a son of Lawrence H. and Evelyn A. (Blanchard) Bedard. Dean was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Rumford High School, Class of 1983. […]
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THS has new dean of students
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board has unanimously approved the nomination of Kristin Chambers Dacko as dean of students for Telstar Regional High School. She succeeds Cheryl Lang, who was named last month as the high school principal. “We feel very, very fortunate to have such a great candidate to bring before you,” Superintendent David […]
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Public hearing to be set regarding the L.F. Pike and Son building
NORWAY — Selectmen on Thursday are expected to set a public hearing to force the immediate razing of the damaged L.F. Pike & Son store on Main Street. Town Manager David Holt said because of the public notice requirement, the hearing will not be held until at least Dec. 18. Construction barrels have been placed […]
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Fate of historic L.F. Pike & Son building still undetermined
NORWAY — The owner of the L.F. Pike & Son store on Main Street has decided not to accept the town’s offer to immediately tear down the historic building because of safety concerns. “We’ve decided to say ‘no thank you’ to the town,” owner Lesley Gouin Dean said in an email to the Sun Journal on […]
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SAD 58 board OKs new positions, sets budget
SALEM TOWNSHIP — RSU 58 directors Thursday approved hiring a dean of students who will also serve as athletic director for Mt. Abram High School. They also approved at $9.09 million budget for the coming fiscal year. Jeff Pillsbury served as assistant principal and athletic director for the high school two years ago. When he […]
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Roof of former men’s clothing store buckles in Norway
NORWAY — The roof on the 1884 L.F. Pike & Son store on Main Street buckled under the weight of snow Thursday night or early Friday. Police cordoned off the area to prevent injuries should it collapse. “I’m not taking any chances on whether it’s safe or not,” police Chief Rob Federico said. He was […]
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Maine flags to be at half-staff for four-star general
AUGUSTA (AP) — Flags will fly at half-staff over Maine National Guard facilities on Tuesday to honor the late Gen. John R. Dean Jr. Dean died last month at age 94 in Bangor. He led a 40-year military career in which he retired as a four-star general in charge of the Army Material Development and […]