Litchfield
Frances Huntington Gowell
1957 – 2013 LEWISTON — Frances Huntington Gowell, 55, born in Augusta and raised in Litchfield, but recently a resident of Lisbon, died peacefully Tuesday evening at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston following a short illness, with her family by her side. She was born in Augusta on July 20, 1957, the daughter of […]
Students named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students have been named to the president’s list for the spring 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University Auburn: Corrie Bernatchez, BA psychology; Amanda Cullen, BA creative writing and English; Brandy Fulcher, BS business administration. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, BA psychology. Durham: Sandra Milliken, BA psychology. Lewiston: Derek Giasson, BS computer […]
Sabattus, Wales voters reject second RSU 4 budget; Litchfield approved it
WALES — Voters said no, again. Residents in Sabattus and Wales defeated the new Regional School Unit 4 school budget in a referendum Tuesday, according to results from town clerks. Litchfield residents were the only ones to pass it, voting 84-71 in favor. Sabattus voted 68-111; Wales voted 43-50. The cumulative results, 195-232, were enough […]
RSU 4 gives first OK to new school budget
WALES — By a show of hands, voters gave preliminary approval to the new, trimmed RSU 4 school budget Wednesday night. The $17.69 million budget for 2013-14 still has to face residents of Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales at the polls in a referendum vote Tuesday before becoming final. Voters rejected a $17.75 million budget last […]
Litchfield motorcyclist injured in crash
LISBON — A Litchfield motorcyclist was injured when his bike and a sport utility vehicle collided late Monday afternoon on Route 196. Lisbon Officer Jeff Picard said Ian Leclair, 28, sustained road rash and possibly a broken ankle. He was transported to Central Maine Medical Center by Lisbon Emergency. Leclair was wearing a helmet, he […]
Leland E. Verrill
AUBURN — Leland E. Verrill, 62, of Litchfield, passed away on July 4 in Auburn. He was born June 25, 1951, in Brunswick, to parents Albert and Dora (Tufts) Verrill. Leland was a hard working construction worker, foreman and heavy equipment operator for several different companies. He enjoyed helping others. His motto was if you […]
Litchfield ousts town manager
LITCHFIELD (AP) — The community of Litchfield has fired its town manager. Town manager Michael Byron, who is also a city councilor in Augusta, was fired by the board of selectman on Tuesday. Board chair Rayna Leibowitz told the Kennebuc Journal (http://bit.ly/122a5dr) that it was in the best interest of the town to fire Byron, […]
Students honored at CMMC Annual Dinner
AUBURN — More than 200 people attended the sixth annual Central Maine Community College Annual Dinner held recently at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event was hosted by the college’s Education Foundation board of directors. The event included the presentation of awards to individuals and organizations noted for their achievements or contributions to the college. […]
Volunteers honored with Spirit of America Foundation awards
AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2012 Spirit of America Foundation Tribute for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 19 ceremony at the Statehouse. Auburn: Good Shepherd Food Bank has collected and distributed food throughout Maine for more than 15 years. Bowdoinham: Bowdoinham 250th Anniversary Celebration has provided several activities for folks […]