PORTLAND — The Maine Turnpike Authority board of directors Tuesday sided with the local communities of Litchfield and Sabattus and voted to replace three bridges that some saw as expensive conveniences. On a 7-1 vote, the board agreed to spend money to rehabilitate the bridges over the turnpike at Ferrin Road and Lunt’s Hill Road […]
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RSU 4 to poll residents about privatized busing
SABATTUS — School board directors have approved sending an advisory question to voters on Election Day that revisits the idea of privatized busing. The RSU 4 board voted 7-1 Wednesday night to ask voters in Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales: “Would you be in favor of having RSU #4 contract with a private company for all […]
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Ralph W. Sherman
LEWISTON — Ralph W. Sherman, 88, of Litchfield, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sept. 11, at Marshwood Center. He was born in Wales, July 25, 1924, the son of Charles and Annie (Stewart) Sherman. He attended Wales schools. In 1945, he married the love of his life, Dorothy (Snyder) on Aug. 23, […]
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Reed family held reunion
HEBRON — The descendants of Mary Elizabeth Stewart and Charles Franklin Reed held their annual reunion in August at the home of Richard and Jane Hatch, with 36 members and guests attending. Following a potluck lunch, Jane Hatch, president, conducted the business meeting. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Lois Gordon and […]
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Hodgkins — Flaherty
Kayla Hodgkins and Nicholas Flaherty LITCHFIELD — Darin Hodgkins and Lisa Desrochers are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Hodgkins, to Nicholas Flaherty, son of Moses and Diana Flaherty. Ms. Hodgkins is a 2010 graduate of Oak Hill High School. She currently attends Merrimack College, majoring in health sciences. Mr. Flaherty […]
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Richard A. Wing Sr.
1940 – 2012 AUBURN — Richard A. Wing Sr., 72, of Litchfield died Aug. 20 at the Hospice House, Auburn. He was born in Leeds on Aug. 10, 1940, son of Almont Wing Sr. and Clara Venoitt Morris. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and retired from RC Moore. He was predeceased by Almont Wing Sr. […]
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Jeanne L. Strout
LITCHFIELD — Jeanne Lillian Kimball Strout, 63, of Litchfield, died Aug. 20, at home, surrounded by family after a six month courageous battle with kidney cancer. She was born Feb. 20, 1949, in Portland, to Robert and Dorothy Kimball. Jeanne belonged to the Lewiston PAL; was ASA commissioner for District 8 and 9, running several […]
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Litchfield church yard sale LITCHFIELD — An indoor “whatever” yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17 and 18, at Litchfield Community Christian Church. There will be items for men, women, boys and girls. “Whatever” you find will cost “whatever” you want to give. Enter at rear, […]
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Gary A. Mulherin Sr.
AUGUSTA — Gary A. Mulherin Sr., 66, a resident of Hallowell Road, Litchfield, died Monday, Aug. 13, at MaineGeneral Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Lewiston, Aug. 6, 1946, the son of Forrest and Sybil Bennett Mulherin. Gary attended school in Monmouth and Litchfield. He worked as a pipe welder for […]
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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival: Soulful ballads, hard-driving tunes will fill fairgrounds
LITCHFIELD — The Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival, with its signature “welcome home” country atmosphere, will be held Aug. 23-26 at the fairgrounds at 30 Plains Road. Scheduled to perform are Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out of Georgia, on Saturday; Karl Shiflett & Big Country of Texas, Thursday and Friday; The James King Band of Virginia, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; […]