Weary Club to meet Saturday NORWAY — The members and friends of The Weary Club will meet for coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. What better way to begin a summer day – having coffee and conversation with friends. There will be plenty of coffee and fresh doughnuts from The Lake Store. […]
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Officials rescue 15 canoeists overnight on Saco River near Fryeburg
FRYEBURG — About 15 canoeists stranded on the banks of the Saco River on Monday night were safely rescued early Tuesday morning. According to a statement from Fryeburg police acting Chief Joshua Potvin, the rescue took four hours and a two-mile hike into the woods. The group, including a 12-year-old, were provided warm blankets and […]
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Fryeburg police receive Taser training
FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Police Department is now equipped with electronic control devices, more commonly known as Tasers. “Tasers are a valuable tools that modern police officers have at their disposal and will offer our officers an extra tool for their safety and for the safety of the citizens we protect,” said acting police Chief […]
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Fryeburg Police arrest Mass. man for cocaine possession.
FRYEBURG – Fryeburg Police arrested a Massachusetts man for felony possession of cocaine and paraphernalia Saturday night at his campsite along the Saco River. Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin told WCSH 6 that Vaughan C. Renaud of Yarmouth Port, Mass., was arrested shortly after 8 p.m. Potvin said Renaud was found to be in possession […]
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Fryeburg precision drilling manufacturer to add 60 jobs
FRYEBURG — Advanced precision-technologies manufacturer Hunting Dearborn plans to expand its Maine facility, creating up to 60 jobs over the next five years. In a news release last week, company officials said the move was to meet increased demand for its products. It sells to markets in the U.S. and overseas. In the release, Robert Newton, […]
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Police say Fryeberg man rammed cruiser during chase
FRYEBURG — A local man was arrested after he tried to elude police in his truck and then on foot after running into a Fryeburg police cruiser. Marcus T. Buzzell, 21, of Fryeburg was arrested Wednesday night after turning himself in to the Fryeburg Police Department. He was charged with aggravated criminal mischief, a Class […]
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‘Famous’ chicken pie supper BOLSTERS MILLS — A “famous” chicken pie supper will be held Saturday, July 19, at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Seatings will be at 5 and 6 p.m. A third seating will follow as needed. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12. The building is […]
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Fryeburg police say store burglary suspect linked to car burglaries
FRYEBURG — Acting police Chief Joshua Potvin said Cameron C. Henry, 20, of Fryeburg was charged July 9 with 16 counts of burglary of a motor vehicle. The incidents occurred over the July 4 weekend. Henry was arrested July 7 on one count of felony burglary and misdemeanor charges of theft, criminal mischief and refusing […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievement
CALAIS — Kyle J. Sheehan of Lisbon Falls was named to the honors list for the spring semester at Washington County Community College. — BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — Paxton Arsenault, daughter of Michael and Terri Arsenault of Mechanic Falls, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring semester at the University of New England. […]
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Fryeburg police arrest store burglary suspect
FRYEBURG — Police said a local man was charged Monday with breaking into a convenience store, stealing alcohol and refusing to submit to arrest. According to acting police Chief Joshua Potvin, 20-year old Cameron C. Henry was arrested and charged with one count of felony burglary and misdemeanor charges of theft, criminal mischief and refusing to submit to […]