MECHANIC FALLS — Thomas Joseph Cunningham, 70, of Mechanic Falls, passed away peacefully Friday, March 9, at his home with his family by his side after a short illness. He was the husband of Rolande (Hamel) Cunningham. He was born June 21, 1947, in Lewiston, a son of the late Thomas C. and Geraldine (Murphy) Cunningham. […]
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RSU 16 OKs 2018-19 school calendar
POLAND — The RSU 16 board of directors has approved a calendar for 2018-19. It must now be approved by the state. The Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls calendar calls for school to start Wednesday, Aug. 29, for kindergarten through seventh grade, as well as ninth grade. All others will start Thursday, Aug. 30. With no […]
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RSU 16's advisory board suggests fixes for communication problems
POLAND — A nine-person advisory committee has recommended several ways to address communication problems among the members of the RSU 16 school board, community members and school staff. The Communication Advisory Committee’s report, presented during Monday’s school board meeting, outlined recommendations in three key areas: work environment and culture, community engagement and board governance. It […]
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Mechanic Falls council votes to accept loan, truck
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council voted Monday night to accept a federal loan to buy the former medical building in Depot Square for town offices and the library. The purchase of the former Central Maine Medical Center building at 22 Pleasant St. was approved by voters in November. The medical practice closed in September 2017. […]
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Chalk painting, toxins among SAD 52 class topics
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces several upcoming learning opportunities. Registration may be completed online at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org, by mail at P.O. Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256, in person at 129 Elm St., or by calling 207-345-3217. Chalk Painting: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, April 9 and 23. Participants will bring a small […]
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Trailer collapses on Route 121 in Poland
POLAND — A trailer loaded with cotton collapsed Tuesday afternoon under the weight of its load and snow and ice on the roof, on Route 121, according to state police. Kevin Wolf, 49, was driving the Corcoron Environmental Services’ rig to its property in Mechanic Falls when the trailer snapped in two, just past Hackett […]
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RSU 16 board considers snow days, bonds, audit
POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 board of directors Monday voted to add two potential snow days to the calendar, ending classes June 22 if both days are used. The school system, which includes Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls, has used six snow days. The board could have ordered classes on Saturdays or during […]
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Gloria K. Gowell
AUBURN — Gloria K. Gowell, 96, of Mechanic Falls, died early Thursday evening, Feb. 8, at Clover Healthcare in Auburn. She was born on Nov. 26, 1921, daughter of Peter and Margaret (Hennessey) Allain. She was educated in local schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in 1940. On April 11, 1942, she married Carl M. […]
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Fire in the Hole performing at Mechanic Falls benefit
Fire in the Hole, a high energy rock and roll dance band, will perform at the Mechanic Falls American Legion Post 150 on Saturday, Feb. 10. The event will run from 7 to 11 p.m. and admission is $10 a person. Proceeds will benefit the Mechanic Falls Rec Department. Tickets can be purchased in advance […]
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Democrats to meet on Valentine’s Day LEWISTON — The Lewiston Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Lewiston Armory. Participants should enter through the left side front door. All who want to get involved in local or state politics or to voice their opinion on the […]