Early reports were that two people might have been inside the burning building although it was later reported that everyone had gotten out of the building safely.
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Fryeburg Academy robotics team makes world championships
Fryeburg Academy’s robotics team, named 20005B “Free Cheese,” has earned a spot at the VEX World Championships, scheduled for April 25-27 in Dallas, Texas. The team finished the qualification matches at States undefeated and in first place, earning them the number one seed in the final bracket out of 48 teams. “We took first place […]
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Porter man charged with manslaughter in 2021 Brownfield crash
The crash killed a 73-year-old woman from Fryeburg.
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Fryeburg Academy to host Pihcintu Multinational Girls Chorus March 11
FRYEBURG — Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center is scheduled to host the Pihcintu Multinational Girls Chorus at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11. The concert will be held at the 18 Bradley St. center on the campus of Fryeburg Academy. War-torn villages, bloodshed, refugee camps, famine, and political turmoil were devastating realities for many of […]
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Local students make Endicott College dean’s list
BEVERLY, Mass. — Endicott College has named four local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. They include Olivia Lee of Auburn, architectural studies major, daughter of Xin Lee and Shung Lee; and Brooke Emery of Fryeburg, nursing major, daughter of Vicki Emery and Lorne Emery. Also, Amelia Fortin of Lewiston, events management and marketing major, daughter […]
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Trusts to host winter wildlife walk in Fryeburg Feb. 19
Upper Saco Valley Land Trust and Greater Lovell Land Trust are set to host a walk/easement exploration from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. The event will be held in the Menotomy Preserve at the end of Menotomy Road in Fryeburg. Leigh MacMillen Hayes, Lovell trust education director/Maine Master Naturalist, will lead the hike. Those who […]
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Area students make Plymouth State University president’s list
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Several area students have made the 2022 fall semester president’s list at Plymouth State University. They include Megan Verrill of Auburn, Alaina Adderley of Buckfield, Emma Winning of Bryant Pond, Tyler Hunter of Fryeburg, Emily Wallace of Harrison, Morgan Bilodeau of Lewiston, Ellery Hunt of Bridgton, Lydia Pinard of Gray, Reilly Brown […]
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Springfield College recognizes local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Five local students made the 2022 fall dean’s list at Springfield College. They include Emma Hanna of Bowdoin, Hunter Hayes of Auburn, Madison McIntyre of Bridgton, Reese Merritt of Raymond, and Christina Scheid of Fryeburg. To be named to the dean’s list, the student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of […]
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Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens
Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]
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Norway Savings Bank donates nearly $1.1M to nonprofit organizations in 2022
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank awarded nearly $1.1 million to 358 nonprofits in 2022. A total of $750,000 was granted, while another $339,916 will be distributed in the form of multiyear grants. In December, the bank made 27 surprise “Helping Hands gifts” to deserving organizations, totaling $100,000. These nonprofits provide much-needed resources in Oxford, Androscoggin, Cumberland, […]