Markus Allan of Lisbon casts into the Little Androscoggin River along Route 121 in Mechanic Falls on Tuesday afternoon. The experienced fisherman was catching fish and didn’t have any problems with the hanging branches like others have, judging from the bobbers and tackle tangled in the trees.
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Debra J. Howe
AUBURN — Debra Jean (Whitehead) Howe, 58, of Mechanic Falls, passed away Friday, May 5, while in the presence of her life partner, Sheila Drake. Debra was born May 10, 1958, in Beardstown, Ill., to parents Clark and Jeannie Whitehead, who both predeceased her. Debra was loved and cherished by so many and a true […]
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Mechanic Falls councilors planning for new Town Office
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday agreed to begin planning for a new Town Office complex. Town Manager Koriene Low said the former Mechanic Falls High School building on Lewiston Street has reached the point where, after years of patching, it has become too expensive to operate. She said all councilors agree it’s […]
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RSU 16 school budget meetings scheduled
POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 has scheduled several meetings to decide the 2017-18 school budget. • Wednesday, April 26: Public informational and question-and-answer meeting, 6 p.m., Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls. • Monday, May 8: School board meeting and budget approval, 6:30 p.m., Poland Regional High School. • Tuesday, May 23: Tri-town public […]
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Leighton brothers are March Students of the Month
The Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club announces its Regional School Unit 16 Student of the Month recipients for March, Greg and Kurt Leighton. Both students are avid basketball players, who have displayed an amazing effort over the past couple of years to overcome challenges, by accessing school and community resources, in order […]
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Reader seeks antique doll repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that you or your readers can help me find someone who repairs china/bisque and leather antique dolls. I have one that was given to me by my great-grandmother that is ready to be passed on and she needs some work done to get her ready for her new home. […]
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Dancing up a hurricane
To watch a video from Sunday’s event and a tour of the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, visit: www.sunjournal.com Piper Fenderson, 4, of Hiram dances with her cousin, Jackson Battles, 2, of Freedom, New Hampshire, while Buzz and Kathy Vanadestine perform with the Hurricane Mountain Band playing backup at The Silver Spur in Mechanic […]
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Shirley E. Keene
LEWISTON — Shirley E. Keene, 91, of Mechanic Falls passed away Saturday, March 11, at Central Maine Medical Center. Shirley was born in Poland on March 13, 1925, a son of Fred and Clara (Strout) Keene. He was educated in Poland grammar schools and graduated as salutatorian from Mechanic Falls High School, Class of 1943. […]
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Babysitting, self defense among classes offered by RSU 16 Adult Education
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education has announced upcoming learning opportunities. Staying Home Alone: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Designed by educator and Red Cross trainer Judy Emch, this course teaches 8- to 11-year-olds the fundamentals of staying home alone for short periods of time. Through puzzles, games and activities, students learn information […]