DURHAM — Barbara L. Merrill, 61, of Durham, died Monday, May 7, from PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born in Augusta, July 21, 1950, a daughter of Herbert and Elizabeth (Miller) Cornish. She was educated in local schools and graduated from Lisbon High School, […]
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The ReTreeUS Project to plant 1,000 trees this year
This goal will be accomplished, says ReTreeUS co-founder Moriah Salter, “thanks to our members, sponsors and a recent benefit hosted by Flatbread Pizza in Portland.” For every pie sold that night, Flatbread donated $3.50 to ReTreeUS, where Salter and her co-founding partner Richard Hodges will use the funding to establish their fruit tree nursery in […]
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Durham woman injured in 2-car crash
DURHAM — An elderly Durham woman was transported to an area hospital after a two-vehicle crash at the three-way intersection of Swamp and Plummer Mill roads and Route 9 on Sunday afternoon. Deputy Tim Kachnovich with the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said 73-year-old Anita Sellars complained of chest pain as a result of the accident […]
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Stephen Ray Anderson
DURHAM — Stephen Ray Anderson, 60, son of Phillip and Louise Anderson died peacefully in his sleep after a short illness on Wednesday, April 18, at his home in Durham. Steve worked in various positions at BIW for more than 30 years, where he was highly respected by his peers and leaders. He was a […]
Posted inSun Spots
Details about bridge desired
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to know when the bridge between Durham and Lisbon Falls was built? — No Name, Durham ANSWER: Sun Spots looked up the topic in the archives for the Lewiston Evening Journal and the Daily Sun and found several references for the need for a bridge to replace the ferry […]
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K. Scribner: Townsfolk could be in for a surprise
The town meeting at Durham was pathetic. Of 3,300 registered voters, 111 gave the OK to spend around $2.5 million. I bet that more than 111 residents will take notice when they get their tax bills. Pathetic. Ken Scribner, Durham
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George W. Naugler
AUBURN — George W. Naugler, 84, of Royalsborough Road, Durham, passed away Sunday, March 18, at the Hospice House, with his family at his side. He was born in Topsham, Oct. 10, 1927, a son of George W. and Crystal N. (Burpee) Naugler. George was educated in Brunswick schools, graduated from Brunswick High School and […]
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Durham store robbed; suspects sought
DURHAM — The search was on Wednesday night for a pair of armed men who reportedly robbed the Get & Go convenience store on Royalsborough Road. State and local police were searching for suspects after it was reported that the men threatened a store clerk with a gun and a knife and made off with […]
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North Yarmouth Academy honor roll
YARMOUTH — The following area students attained honor roll status at North Yarmouth Academy for the first trimester. High honors Grade 12: Evan Kendall of Durham and Grant McPherson of Durham Grade 11: Carly Lappas of Durham Grade 8: Madelyn Childs of Poland and Bryce Moody of Auburn Grade 7: Owen McCarthy of Lewiston Honors […]