DURHAM — State environmental officials on Monday were monitoring a small diesel fuel spill that occurred at a Durham wood processor Sunday morning. Scott Cyr, oil and hazardous material responder for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, said the spill was reported to DEP just after midnight Sunday. A tanker from Diesel Direct was filling […]
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Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following area students made the dean’s list for fall 2014-15 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology. Casey Rosenberg of Brownfield is a fourth-year student in the film and animation program in RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences. Brian Nugent of Durham is a fourth-year student in the game design and […]
Scientists confirm renewed threat to white pine trees
DURHAM, N.H. — A study says that a mutated fungus is infecting white pine forests in parts of New Hampshire. White pine blister rust comes from a combination of white pines and flowering plants — called ribes — like gooseberries and currants. When infected ribes lose their leaves in the fall, spores of the fungus […]
University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year. Highest honors Nicole Smith of Greene Jessica Ladd of Mason Township Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth Katie Harlow of Pownal Lacey Ryder of West Paris Mackenzie Hill of […]
Scholarship in memory of Durham selectman, PTA president announced
DURHAM — “Hard-working, passionate and community-oriented,” words spoken by Denise LaFlamme, former selectman and PTA member, will describe the winner of the first annual Denise LaFlamme Scholarship, which will be earned by a current senior from Durham, Pownal or Freeport in LaFlamme’s memory. “We want this student to represent everything that was important to Denise; […]
Well done – Students honored at colleges
ORONO — Kelsey Renee Wilson of Peru has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Kelsey is the daughter of Bryan and Tracy Wilson of Peru. Wilson attends […]
Burst pipes jeopardize future of Durham veterans hall
DURHAM — Recent cold weather is to blame for a big mess at a veterans’ hall in Durham. Two weeks ago, pipes burst inside the AMVETS Post 13 Hall located on Route 136. From flags to floor tiles, most of what’s inside the building is currently ruined. Because of water damage, no events can be […]
Students honored by colleges
KINGSTON, R.I. — The following students were named to the University of Rhode Island’s dean’s list for fall 2014. Sydney Grace Charles of Fryeburg. Joshua Wayne Harper of Gray. Emma Catherine Walker of Naples. Cameron Ernest Olson of Durham. Madeline Wiegman of Leeds. Kelynn Herlihy Laliberte of Norway. — STORRS, Conn. – Tyler Holmquist of […]
Nomination papers due in Durham on Tuesday
DURHAM — Prospective candidates are reminded that nomination papers for the annual municipal election are due at the Town Office by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Town Office will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. A minimum of 25 signatures of Durham registered voters are required, but it is recommended that a few extra […]