AUBURN — Anna “Lucy” Cyr, 78, of Mechanic Falls, passed away peacefully on April 17. She was born Feb. 3, 1934, in Lewiston, the daughter of Pierre and Anna (Talon) Roy. Lucy volunteered at the Vineyard Church Foodbank in Mechanic Falls and attended the Vineyard Bible Study program. She enjoyed the beauty of flowers, reading […]
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Edgar W. Roberts
AUBURN — Edgar W. Roberts of Wilton went to be with the Lord on April 11. He was born the son of Minard Roberts Sr. and Ethel (Wilson) Roberts. Ed was a graduate of Mechanic Falls High School in 1949. He served with the U.S. Air Force as well as the Army National Guard. He […]
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Urban blues, straight up
Kevin and the Steeldrivers will bring their raw, urban blues to Big Daddy’s Pub in Mechanic Falls at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Band members are Kevin Kimball, above, Bub Lynch and Don Whitcomb. On Sunday, April 15, Kimball and Ralph Thompson will host an acoustic blues jamboree at the Railroad Tavern and Restaurant in […]
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Eastern Star meets today AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. The chapter will be having a stated meeting. Potluck supper will be at 6 p.m. All Eastern Star Members are welcome. Commercial Travelers to meet […]
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RSU 16 proposed budget up 3.69 percent
POLAND — The public informational meeting Wednesday on RSU 16’s proposed budget for 2012-13 drew few members of the public and fewer questions. Perhaps 20 area residents listened to interim Superintendent Michael Wilhelm’s presentation of the $18.5 million budget. “There are no new programs, the board has been sensitive to the economic times,” Wilhelm said. […]
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State to pay half of stormwater separation project in Mechanic Falls
MECHANIC FALLS — The Sanitary District’s ongoing program to separate stormwater from the flow to the treatment plant will benefit from the Maine Department of Transportation’s paving project, Town Manager John Hawley told selectmen Monday. He said he signed an agreement with MDOT that will pay for half the $245,000 cost to separate stormwater along […]
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La Leche group to meet AUBURN — The La Leche League offers breastfeeding information and encouragement to pregnant women, new mothers and growing families. Services offered include monthly meetings and 24-hour telephone help. All interested women are invited to attend the next meeting to be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at 102 Bennett […]
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RSU 16 superintendent resigns
POLAND — The RSU 16 board Monday accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dennis Duquette. The resignation agreement, effective April 23, was accepted unanimously. Asked about the terms of the agreement and whether Duquette, who received a three-year extension to his contract in January, was entitled to a special severance package, interim Superintendent Michael Wilhelm said […]
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RSU 16 mum on personnel issue
POLAND — The RSU 16 committee held a special closed-door session Monday at the district’s Central Office to discuss personnel issues. At the conclusion of the three-hour meeting, Chairman Mary Ella Jones said the committee had taken no action and had no statement to make. Jones had said that she could not officially comment on […]