1927 – 2015 AUBURN — Elaine “Harty” Sanborn, 88, of Livermore Falls, lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, March 22, at Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born on Jan. 30, 1927, on Tear Cap Road in Hiram, daughter of Lora and Herbert Hartford. Elaine was the third […]
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Richard Leroy King
2015 LOVELL — Richard Leroy King of Lovell passed away on Wednesday, March 18, at home after a three-and-a-half-year journey with leukemia that had more bright moments than low with his loving wife of 64 years, son, friends and doggies. Richard served in the U.S. Navy, both in World War II and the Korean War. […]
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Fryeburg Academy prevails at jazz fest
FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy took home big wins at the 47th annual Berklee High School Jazz Festival held recently in Boston. With 3,000 students from 13 states and Puerto Rico competing, the event is the largest of its kind. Fryeburg’s vocal ensemble, directed by Mimi Rohlfing, won first place in its division. The school’s small […]
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Basketball fundraiser to benefit children affected by domestic violence
TOPSHAM — On Saturday, March 21, Mason Griffin of Mt. Ararat High School and the Mt. Ararat boys basketball team are organizing a 3-on-3 event at Mt. Ararat to raise money for the Taylor Memorial Fund which benefits surviving children of domestic violence in Maine. This event will raise money directly for the Buzzel family […]
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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 […]
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Maine Roller Derby on new track to build fan base, participation
PORTLAND — Eric Wood never misses a Maine Roller Derby contest. “I’ve been going for three years,” the Fryeburg native said. “I drive down to support them.” Wood was one of more than 100 people who packed Happy Wheels Skate Center at 331 Warren Ave. last Saturday night to see Maine Roller Derby’s season opener, […]
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William Herlihy
1934 – 2015 NEWRY — Bill’s struggles with numerous health problems for many years ended peacefully at his home in the presence of his beloved wife and daughter on the evening of Monday, Feb. 16. On Oct. 25, 2014, he celebrated his 80th birthday. Kingston, N.Y., was his home through his sophomore year in high […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
DUDLEY, Mass. — Freshman Nicole Ross of Topsham and sophomore Breanna Wilkinson of Casco have achieved dean’s high honors during the just-completed fall term at Nichols College. — KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Abbey Leigh Ellis of New Vineyard has been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Kutztown University. — GOSHEN, Ind. — Abigail Dunn, […]
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No Monday game at Bridge Club LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners of the individual movement at the Lewiston Armory on Feb. 3 were as follows: first/second tie, Marta Clements and David Lock; third/fourth tie, Rosemarie Goodwin and Hazel Glazier. Winners on Feb. 10 were: first, Marta Clements and Hazel Glazier; second, Paul Sherman […]
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Roberts Farm open during vacation NORWAY — The Roberts Farm Preserve warming hut will be open — with cross country skis and snowshoes available to borrow — from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 16 through Feb. 20, for school vacation week. It will continue to be open from 10 a.m. to 4 […]