MECHANIC FALLS — Sidewalks in the downtown could see some improvements as early as this summer, Town Manager John Hawley told the council Monday. Hawley said that he, and representatives from water and sewer departments, met with Maine Department of Transportation officials to discuss plans to repave Route 121 from the Hackett Mills Bridge in […]
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Ruth S. Carsley
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. — Ruth S. Carsley, 88, of West Yellowstone, Mont., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, at her home. She was born May 15, 1923, in Lynn, Mass., to Robert L. and Ann E. (Fenner) Strode. She grew up in Marblehead, Mass., earned her bachelor’s degree of fine arts from Middlebury College in Vermont […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Branden Scott Gibbs, 26, of 649 Newall Road, Durham, warrant, 6:07 p.m. Thursday. * Crystal Marie Carter, 22, of 149 Oak St., warrant, 7:40 p.m. Thursday at that address. * Samantha L. Call, 19, of 172 Pine St., warrant, 7:03 p.m. Thursday on River Street. * Susan Kiralis, 21, of 303 Prince […]
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Mexico hires officer, loses another
MEXICO — Selectmen on Tuesday night approved hiring a new police officer and accepted the resignation of another. Zachary Bisson of Livermore Falls was hired full time after a recommendation was made by Chief James Theriault and Lt. Roy Hodsdon. Bisson is a part-time officer for the Oxford Police Department and Mechanic Falls Police Department, […]
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Lee named interim town manager in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — The Board of Selectmen appointed Dana K. Lee to the position of interim town manager Tuesday night. He takes over immediately and will work with Town Manager Glen Holmes until he leaves Feb. 3. Holmes has taken the position of director of the Western Maine Economic Development Council headquartered in South Paris. Lee […]
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VFW meeting LEWISTON — The Longley-Dionne VFW Post 9150 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at the Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center. All officers and members are encouraged to attend the meeting. Note the change from Tuesday to Mondays. The agenda will include upcoming events and recruiting eligible veterans to join the […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Knights slam door on Seagulls
POLAND — After a dominant first half, Poland took its foot off the gas pedal in the second long enough for Old Orchard Beach to find its footing. Not long enough, however, for the Seagulls to take full flight. A five-point play in the fourth-quarter followed by a three-point play in favor of the Knights […]