Hailey Caron, a sixth grader from Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls, has been named Regional School Unit 16’s student of the month recipient for January, as announced by the Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club. According to a news release from the club, teacher Valerie Young describes Hailey as a diligent, hardworking […]
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Elm Street School going for the gold during WinterKids Winter Games
Mechanic Falls elementary school seeks medals, money and cold-weather fun as students and staff participate in first WinterKids Winter Games.
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NH university names local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2021 fall dean’s list. They include Danielle Nickerson of Lewiston, Christopher Wilcox of Pownal, Isaac Ouellette of Mechanic Falls, Justin Mushrow of Bridgton, Laura Burns of New Gloucester, Stacey Ruby of New Gloucester, Haley Dionne of Winthrop, Daniel Schofield of Lisbon Falls and Ashley Blair of Lisbon Falls. Full-time […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Mechanic Falls council moves to clean up fire-damaged properties
The former Marcal paper mill and a home on Jordan Road are expected to be cleaned up this year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Back to school in person, with new challenges: Staff members ‘doing above and beyond, but it doesn’t take away how hard it is’
Six local educators reflect on first four months of the 2021-22 school year, some of the toughest school days some say they have faced.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Fewer students in class Friday after TikTok violence scare
No credible threats were found to area schools.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Mechanic Falls begins to rebuild police department with new hires
The town had been down to one officer at the end of the summer after several resignations, but has since hired two new officers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Firefighter injured in Mechanic Falls garage blaze
A small fire was reported about 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lambchops Wrecker Service on East Dwinal Street.
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Mechanic Falls council adopts solar farm moratorium
The six-month ban will allow development of ordinances to govern projects.
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Mechanic Falls checking possible savings on water tests and streetlights
Town Manager Vic Hodgkins was authorized to look into alternatives.