The Nov. 24 Sun Journal article “Hope House feeds neighbors” has drawn questions. In it, Bruce Willson is quoted as having said, “We’re a community. We’re all neighbors.” He talked of inclusion as he began the meal with a prayer that mentioned God and Allah. “They’re the same guy,” is what he is quoted as […]
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Democrat joins candidates vying for LePage’s appointment
LEWISTON — A Mechanic Falls Democrat has entered the contest for Gov. Paul LePage’s appointment to the Androscoggin County Commission. Whether he wins against a pair of Republican candidates — former Auburn City Councilor Ron Potvin and Jason Levesque — newcomer Lawrence McCarthy, 54, promises to campaign next spring for the seat. “I’m committed to […]
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Alfred Morrison
LEWISTON — Alfred “Red” Morrison, 81, of Poland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 19. He was born July 10, 1930, the son of Alfred R. Morrison Sr. and Mary Morrison. He resided his whole life in Poland. “Pop” retired from Bath Iron Works in 1995. He was a member of the Tyrian Lodge No. 73 […]
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Cribbage results LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Nov. 10 were: first place, Clara Mennealy and Roger Labbe; second place, Norm Bissonnette and Don Maillette; third place, Monique Nadeau and Terry Chambers; fourth place, Sandy Verrill 3 player table; fifth place, Sandy Oliver and Anita Cusson. The […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * William Norman Sampson, 47, of 40 Pierce St., on charges of domestic violence terrorizing and cruelty to animals, 10:17 a.m. Sunday at 80 Wood St. Auburn * Sean P. Ridge, 23, of 54 Torrey Hill Road, Turner, on a charge of operating under the influence, 10:05 p.m. Sunday at 603 Center St. […]
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Peering into the future now that Regional School Unit 16 voters have finally approved a trimmed-down budget, I hope that planning later this winter for next fiscal year will involve some members of the three towns’ budget committee members as, at least, interested observers. The school board needs all the advice it can get early […]
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Clothing sale HARRISON — Harrison Elementary School PTO will hold a children’s clothing sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Lakeside Grange 63. The PTO is looking for “gently used” children’s clothing, everything from newborn to teens, clean and in good condition. Shoes and boots are also being accepted. Donations may […]
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RSU 16 voters approve school budget
Regional School Unit 16 voters on Tuesday ratified the district’s $17.8 million budget by a vote of 2,181 to 1,583. Voters in all three towns approved this year’s school budget. In Mechanic Falls, the vote was 565-353. Minot’s vote was 494-438. In Poland, the vote was 1,122 to 792. School Superintendent Dennis Duquette was pleased […]
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Council OKs light plan for Coleman Field
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council Monday gave the go-ahead for plans to install lights for night games at Coleman Field. The Council’s vote releases the $70,000 townspeople approved for the project at town meeting. At town meeting the Recreation Committee said it hoped to secure a grant to pay for lights and was relying […]