GREENE — A two-year-old town ordinance aimed at holding flea markets to many of the same rules as other businesses — regarding such issues as signs, safe exits and parking — may be repealed. A public hearing on the repeal is planned for Feb. 11 and the question will be on the March 1 town […]
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Diane DeBlois Ciardella
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Diane DeBlois Ciardella of Menlo Park, Calif., passed peacefully Saturday, Jan. 12, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Despite her condition, she always enjoyed life, friends and family. Her positive attitude transcended into the community. She was a passionate volunteer at the Menlo Atherton Co-op, Oak Knoll and Hillview Schools […]
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Turcotte Awards honor promoters of home health care
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice presented the Robert D. Turcotte Award to four individuals at the spring Volunteer Recognition events held in Auburn, Farmington and South Paris. The award is presented in honor of Robert Turcotte, an Auburn resident, who was treasurer of the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s board of directors from […]
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Eagan Nadeau completes basic training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Eagan J. Nadeau graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. 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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G. Stanley: Anti-business ordinance
The anti-business ordinance enacted by Greene selectmen put me and several others along Route 202 out of business overnight. That law was never opened to public debate, but railroaded through in the dead of the night. Item 57 on the town warrant was not questioned by even one of the five present, nor was there […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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Well done
BIDDEFORD — Ariane Elizabeth Bowie, daughter of Susan and Jack Hedrich of New Gloucester and Douglas Bowie of Falmouth, has achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the fall semester at the University of New England in their accelerated one year Master of Social Work program with an emphasis on patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. […]
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Correction: Town meeting date wrong
GREENE — The “In Sight” photo column on Page B1 of Tuesday’s City edition should have said the town meeting is March 1. George Stanley’s request to remove the town’s flea market ordinance will be decided by secret ballot voting at the Greene Town Office from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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In Sight: Greene’s George Stanley builds his ‘Sistine Chapel’
Driving down Route 202 in Greene near the Leeds town line, you really can’t miss George Stanley’s place. With an alien on the roof, orange traffic cones aplenty, and thousands of items nailed, tied, stapled and painted on and around the building, it naturally attracts attention. It certainly does with town officials. They’ve denied his […]
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M. Vasiliauskas: Football field needs work
Last year, I had the joy of watching my nephew and his teammates defeat the Edward Little football team at Lewiston’s Don Roux Field. It was an exciting, hard-fought game but, from a fan’s perspective, not an enjoyable affair. Thankfully, next year’s game is at Walton Field in Auburn. Before more games are played at […]