DURHAM — A Lewiston driver was killed Friday night when his car rolled over multiple times on Soper Road, Maine State Police Trooper Nathan Jamo said. Barry Morrison, 53, of 87 Pine St., was pronounced dead at the scene of the 4:35 p.m. crash, Jamo said. Speed was “an overwhelming factor” and alcohol is suspected […]
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Craft fair today in Durham DURHAM — A Christmas craft fair selling Kenyan-made goods will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at The Durham Friends Meetinghouse, 532 Quaker Meetinghouse Road (Durham Road, on the corner of Route 125). Items will include handbags, scarves, woven and wooden bowls, carved animals, nativity, […]
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Winners of the 2012 Moore Park Art Show announced
PARIS – The 2012 Moore Park Art Show in July featured more than 35 artists of all kinds, live entertainment, fine fare and beautiful arts and crafts. Nine ribbons were awarded to artists as well as purchase awards. The following were awarded: Painting: Best of Show was awarded to Ron Hamilton of Oxford. Second went […]
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Durham defeats school withdrawal
DURHAM — Residents defeated a citizen-initiated petition to withdraw from Regional School Unit 5 (Durham, Freeport and Pownal) by a vote of 1,718 to 650. Sarah Hall was elected to fill a vacancy on the Board of Selectmen with 2,176 votes. She will fill the remainder of Philip Gilikson’s term. He resigned earlier this year. […]
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Evening of jazz to benefit Durham youth group
DURHAM — An Evening of Jazz Piano featuring Tom Whitehead will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Friends Meeting House 532 Quaker Meetinghouse Road. The program proceeds will benefit the Durham Friends DYF Youth Group. Admission will be by donation. Whitehead has played piano since age 4. He was first inspired to […]
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Danville Grange program is Nov. 8 AUBURN — Danville Junction Grange 65 will meet at the hall on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. A Thanksgiving program will be presented by the lecturer. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Burnt Meadow DAR to […]
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Man taken to hospital after vehicle rolls over
DURHAM — A former local man was flown to a Lewiston hospital Tuesday afternoon following a vehicle rollover on Newell Brook Road. Allan Kelley, 40, was taken to Central Maine Medical Center shortly after 2 p.m. following the crash. Investigating officer Androscoggin County Deputy Nate Humphrey said he observed Kelley driving and was going to […]
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P. Liscomb: Passion for improving lives
Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello has served Maine’s District 15 honorably and wisely. She has a thorough understanding of the challenges Maine faces today and has a passion to improve the lives of her constituents through sensible legislation. I have watched her consider each issue carefully and without bias. I have seen her joy and satisfaction when […]
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Gloria R. Soucie
BRUNSWICK — Gloria R. Soucie, 70, of Brunswick, formerly of Durham, died Sunday, Oct. 28, at Horizon Rehab and Living Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Durham, Sept. 5, 1942, a daughter of the late Forrest and Rita (Smith) Merrill. She was educated in local schools and graduated from Lisbon High […]
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Kevin Nadeau: Withdrawing from RSU 5 will be costly
When I first started researching Durham’s potential withdrawal from RSU 5, there were many issues to consider, but the primary concern I heard involved property taxes. There is a perception among many that the school budget has grown dramatically since joining the RSU, and that this has caused a large increase in property taxes. The […]