BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]
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Fryeburg man charged after series of burglaries
FRYEBURG — Police said a local man is charged with burglarizing six homes in East Fryeburg last fall and setting fire to one of them. Dylan Thorner, 19, of 1302 Bridgton Road in Fryeburg, was arrested at his home Tuesday, Lt. Michael McAllister said Wednesday. The arrest followed what police termed an extensive investigation of […]
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Well Done: Students honored for achievements
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The following local students have achieved dean’s honors, a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.65, or dean’s high honors, a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.77, for the 2013 fall semester at Connecticut College. Derrick […]
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Towns clamp down on free access to sand
Need salt or an equivalent for your icy driveway? Not to worry. As of Wednesday night, there was no problem with the supply. Not in the Twin Cities, anyway. In Lewiston, at Shaw’s, pails of ice melt were on display in the front of the store, near the ice scrapers and other means of winter […]
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Alison Buckley completes basic training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Alison L. Buckley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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Improv group performs Jan. 3 RUMFORD — Room for Improv-ment, the Mountain Valley High School improvisation group, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, in Muskie Auditorium. During improvisation, actors perform without preparation with often hilarious results. Hartford Church clothing center HARTFORD — The Hartford Community Clothing Center will be open from 1 to […]
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Students honored for achievements
DUDLEY, Mass. — Courtney Vallee of New Gloucester, a member of the Nichols College class of 2014, has obtained an internship for the fall 2013 semester. Internships allow students to apply their classroom experiences and knowledge to excel in a real world business or organizational environment. Vallee, a psychology major, is completing an internship at […]
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New Hampshire man charged with credit card theft
FRYEBURG — A New Hampshire man faces multiple felony charges related to the theft of a credit card and other valuables from a Fryeburg home last month. Police arrested Darren Lee Drew, 27, of Albany, N.H., on Tuesday after questioning him about the theft at the Police Department, according to Fryeburg Police Sgt. Joshua Potvin. Drew faces […]
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Registration open for CMCC courses in Oxford County
PARIS — Open registration for spring semester classes is now underway for Central Maine Community College courses, including those being offered in Oxford County. “We have a large number of students from Oxford County who are enrolled in degree programs at CMCC,” said Michelle Hawley, student services representative for Oxford County and coordinator at the […]
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Area students enroll at Colby College
WATERVILLE — Area students enrolled at Colby College this fall. Before classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colby’s rigorous academics, rich cultural life and community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion. Alyssa S. Andrews of Norway is a graduate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High […]