OXFORD — Roger Jackson of Oxford is running for the Maine House of Representatives this fall as the Republican candidate. Jackson, a member of the Oxford Board of Selectmen, is aiming to replace Maine Rep. James Hamper. Hamper can no longer run for the seat due to term limits and is pursuing a seat in […]
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Beverly J. MacHardy
SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — Beverly J. MacHardy, 79, died May 21, in Summerfield, Fla. She was born Feb. 9, 1933, in Gardiner, a 1951 Cony High School graduate, Augusta. She went to school in Boston, Mass., where she met her future husband, Jack, who was attending Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston. Bev graduated from Hickox […]
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Students win piano scholarships
PORTLAND — Amanda Raymond, 17, daughter of Jonathan and Patricia Raymond of North Waterboro, was named the winner of the Ocy L. Downs Piano Prize on March 24 in a competition including seven advanced Maine pianists held at the Portland Conservatory of Music. Shu Jing Lian of Mechanic Falls was awarded a year’s scholarship to […]
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Alvin H. Dudley
MECHANIC FALLS — Alvin H. Dudley, 67, of Mechanic Falls, passed away May 10, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Augusta, March 17, 1945, a son of the late John A. Dudley Sr. and Emma M. (Gipson) Dudley. He attended schools in Hallowell, Windsor and South China. Alvin had numerous […]
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RSU 16 budget passes even though two towns reject it
POLAND — The $18.5 million budget for Regional School Unit 16 was approved at Tuesday’s referendum by a vote of 370-312. Poland’s vote was 218-152. Mechanic Falls and Minot voters turned it down. In Mechanic Falls the vote was 73-75. In Minot it was 79-85. The votes reflected the budget’s impact on local property taxes. […]
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RSU 16 board gives Wilhelm one-year contract
POLAND — The RSU 16 committee Monday signed Michael Wilhelm to a one-year contract as school superintendent. Wilhelm was hired as interim superintendent in early March after the former superintendent, Dennis Duquette had been placed on a leave of absence. Wilhelm had retired in June 2011, after spending 43 years in education, serving […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Joseph Blackerby, 26, of 70 Blake St., violating conditions of release, 9:30 a.m. Friday at that address. Auburn * Steven Richard Daniels, 25, of 229 Tucker Road, Hartford, operating while license suspended or revoked, 7:51 p.m. Thursday at Park Avenue and Court Street. Androscoggin County * Rodger Durgin, 20, of 29 Center […]
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Donald York
AUBURN — Donald York, 65, of Mechanic Falls, died Tuesday, May 8, at the Hospice House after a long illness. He was born April 25, 1947, the son of Albert and Mary (Hilton) York, in Presque Isle. He was educated in Presque Isle schools and graduated in 1965. He served honorably in the Maine National […]
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DAR meeting May 9 LEWISTON — Mary Dillingham Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the home of Lois Gilbert, 62 Genest St. Virginia Spiller, state regent, will be attending; a tea is planned in her honor. It is also the annual business meeting, so officers need […]