AUGUSTA — First lady Ann LePage presided over the annual presentation of the Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism. The eight winners and eight honorees have had an impact in communities across the state. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteer are presented each year during National Volunteer Week, the annual celebration of citizen volunteer […]
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Extension lawn sale postponed PERU — The Extension Homemakers yard and food sale that was scheduled for June 8 will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, due to inclement weather, at the house across from Post Office on Main Street. Woodmen activities LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen have listed the following […]
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RSU 4 to vote on $17.7 million budget, tax increases
WALES — Residents in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will vote on a $17.7 million RSU 4 budget in a referendum Tuesday, after giving initial approval Wednesday to the budget recommended by the school board. Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said 50 people turned out Wednesday night at Oak Hill High School, some with concerns. An hour later, […]
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Memorial Day in Litchfield LITCHFIELD — The members of American Legion, William R. Bold 181 and the Ladies Auxiliary will conduct Memorial Day activities on Monday, May 27, beginning with a parade at 9 a.m. at the Central Fire Station to the monument area of the Litchfield Plains Cemetery, followed by memorial and recognition activities. […]
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John P. Spencer Jr.
1971 – 2013 RANGELEY — John P. Spencer Jr., 41, of Litchfield, died unexpectedly on Dec. 30. Born on July 23, 1971, he was the son of John P. Spencer Sr. and Linda Kell Spencer Voisine. Educated locally, he was a graduate of Lewiston High School, Class of ’91, where he played football and […]
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Gertrude ‘Gerta’ Douglass
LITCHFIELD — Gertrude “Gerta” Douglass, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, at home while drinking coffee and listening to a Mother’s day message from her daughter saying “Happy Mother’s day.” She was born Feb. 18, 1951. Gerta was a very friendly and giving person. She touched many people’s lives and enjoyed life to […]
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RSU 4 weighs iPads, laptops for all
WALES — Through a combination of reshuffled machines and new lease contracts, RSU 4 is looking to become one of the first school districts in the state to give computers to every student in grades kindergarten to 12. “Typically, being cutting edge is pretty cool; this is not intended to be a cutting-edge decision,” RSU […]
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RSU 4 sets budget, forums, braces residents for ‘dramatic’ tax increase
WALES — The RSU 4 School Board has picked a number. Now it’s time for the community to weigh in. Directors have proposed a $17,749,537.98 budget for the next fiscal year. It’s an 0.85 percent increase over the current year, but has what Superintendent Jim Hodgkin called a “dramatic” effect on property taxes in Sabattus, […]
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Mary E. Ames
1931 – 2013 AUBURN — Mary Elizabeth Ames, 81, of Litchfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, following a long illness, at the Androscoggin Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lewiston, July 10, 1931, a daughter of the late Guy and Eva (Lyman) Snyder. She attended Litchfield Schools. On Oct. 8, […]