LIVERMORE FALLS — Breanne “Bre” M. Hewins, 40, a resident of Jay, passed away doing what she loved, riding her motorcycle, Monday morning, Sept. 25, in Livermore Falls. She was born Feb. 25, 1977, in Rumford, the daughter of Kenneth H. Abbott and Jan (Mawhinney) Abbott Arsenault. Bre was a 1995 graduate of Jay High School. […]
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Andrew W. Stevens
SWANZEY, N.H. — Andrew Winfield Stevens, 43, of Swanzey, N.H., formerly of East Wilton, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12. He was born on Nov. 17, 1973, in Southampton, Long Island, N.Y., the son of Karen Stevens-King, Florida and Joe Stevens, New York. He was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed his work working on his […]
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Alan J. Lewis
LIVERMORE FALLS — Alan James Lewis, 42, of Livermore Falls, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 24, at his residence. He was born October 12, 1974, in Farmington, the son of John E. Nelson and Robin L. Lewis. Alan was a 1992 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. Following high school, Alan attended the Recording Workshop […]
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Hiker attitudes change, with mixed results
Twenty years ago, the growing popularity of cellphones began to show up on hiking trails, and emergency personnel became concerned people were setting out for the wilderness unprepared, relying on their phone if they got into trouble. That concern continues today and along with it, according to some longtime hikers, comes a broader change in […]
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Pico Ridge a family-friendly hike with great views
INDUSTRY — While 3 to 4 feet of snow still blankets the hills, it’s not too early to start planning a leisurely spring hike, such as Pico Ridge in Industry. For the hard-core winter enthusiast, Pico provides a snowshoe jaunt up past a cemetery and through the woods to a scenic viewpoint overlooking Clearwater Lake […]
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Board learns about outdoor opportunities for students, discusses emergency evacuation plan
STRONG — Young people are spending more time in front of the computer, television and other entertainment media and less time learning about their environment, RSU 58 directors were told Thursday night. Directors, who met at the Strong Elementary School, learned about opportunities for students to learn about wildlife, to master survival skills and to […]
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Popular trail up Mount Katahdin will be moved by autumn 2015
MILLINOCKET — One of the most popular routes up Mountain Katahdin will be relocated as the state deals with the ramifications of a 2013 rock slide. The Portland Press Herald reports the new trail to Katahdin’s summit should be finished by fall of 2015. The rock slide sent car-sized boulders down Abol Trail, leaving the […]
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Maine man dies after NH mountain hike
THOMPSON AND MESERVE’S PURCHASE, N.H. (AP) — Authorities say a Maine hiker has died after suffering a medical emergency while climbing New Hampshire’s Mount Jefferson. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says 63-year-old Gregory Larson was stricken Friday afternoon near the summit of the 5,712-foot mountain. His companions performed CPR while rescue hikers and […]
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‘Bow Ties & Bean Boots’ to raise funds to support Maine teens and Outing Clubs
SCARBOROUGH — Teens To Trails’ fundraising event “Bow Ties & Bean Boots” will take place from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Camp Ketcha. The event will be a night of live music, lawn games, and a silent and live auction. Proceeds from the event will help Teens To Trails fulfill its mission by helping […]
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Hiking trails in Western Maine
Six hikes in Western Maine The Mahoosuc Land Trust offers hiking opportunities on MLT lands, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. These hikes include Bethel Pathway (easy), Step Falls (moderate), Black and White Trail (moderate/advanced), Rumford Whitecap (moderate/advanced), Maggie’s Nature Park (moderate), and Stewart Family Preserve: Puzzle Mountain (advanced). Bethel Pathway (easy) This flat, […]