MECHANIC FALLS — The investigation continues into a two-vehicle crash Wednesday that involved seven people, two of whom were critically injured, according to police. Mechanic Falls Police Chief Jeffrey Goss said Thursday he was not releasing the names of those involved until he was certain all appropriate people had been notified. The collision occurred at the […]
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Several injured in Mechanic Falls collision
UPDATE: Two in critical condition after two-car collision in Mechanic Falls MECHANIC FALLS — Ambulances took several people from the site of a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of North Main and Bucknam streets. The extent of the injuries was not known. Four ambulances and a LifeFlight helicopter were sent to the intersection at about 3:40 […]
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Hannaford opens new store in Mechanic Falls on July 28
MECHANIC FALLS — Hannaford is opening its 63rd store July 28 on Pigeon Hill Road. At 20,000 square feet, it’s Hannaford’s smallest grocery store to include a pharmacy, spokesman Eric Blom said. “We know that it is a needed service in this community,” Blom said. “Our team worked hard to design a store that not […]
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Stephanie A. Sirois
NORWAY — Stephanie A. Sirois, 39, of Mechanic Falls passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, at Stephens Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on Nov. 17, 1978, the daughter of Deborah A. Buckley and the late Alfred L. Sirois. She grew up in the Auburn area and attended […]
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Mechanic Falls voters approve budget articles
MECHANIC FALLS — Voters on Thursday passed budget articles totaling more than $400,000 that were rejected by narrow margins at the June 12 budget referendum. Town Manager Koriene Low said she was relieved by Thursday’s votes. The articles included the budgets for town clerk/elections, town manager, tax assessor, auditor and Androscoggin County assessment. The articles […]
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Doreen G. Piper
MECHANIC FALLS — Doreen G. Piper, 56, of Mechanic Falls passed away peacefully Sunday, June 24, surrounded by family, friends and the loving staff of Frederick Street Group Home. She was born Nov. 26, 1961, daughter of Frank and Velora Piper. She attended Madison Street School in Auburn, and the adult education program in Mechanic Falls, […]
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RSU 16 board OKs policy on electronic devices
MECHANIC FALLS — The Regional School Unit 16 board of directors Monday night approved a revised policy on student use of cellphones and other electronic devices. Students will be prohibited from using “privately-owned” personal electronic devices such as cellphones, smartphones, hand-held computers, MP3 players and electronic games at school or at school activities. The exception is […]
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Mechanic Falls sets special meeting
MECHANIC FALLS — Town Manager Koriene Low has announced that Mechanic Falls will hold a special town vote Thursday, June 28, for five warrant articles that did not pass in last week’s town budget vote. Not including the RSU 16 school budget, this year’s town budget of $2.5 million consisted of 34 ballot questions, 29 […]
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Arlene E. Harris
LEWISTON — Arlene E. Harris, 83, of Mechanic Falls died late Wednesday evening, June 13, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. She was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Mechanic Falls, a daughter of Harold and Marguerite (Frank) Morrill. She attended local schools, graduating from Mechanic Falls High School, and went on to beauty school in Lewiston. Arlene […]
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RSU 16 budget passes
POLAND — Residents in Regional School Unit 16 voted 1,345 to 586 on Tuesday to approve a $22.3 million school budget for 2018-19. RSU 16 includes Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls. The budget represents a 3.7 percent increase from current spending, and boosts property taxes on a $100,000 house by $99.63 in Minot, $92.45 in Mechanic Falls and […]