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Bail set at $50K for Lewiston man charged with operating meth lab
LEWISTON — Bail was set at $50,000 Monday for a Lewiston man arrested Friday night on two charges of operating a methamphetamine lab in Mechanic Falls. James Ludlow, 41, made an initial appearance at Lewiston District Court following Friday’s arrest, and faces two charges of unlawful operation of a methamphetamine lab. Kimberly Lothrop, 25, of […]
John Swanson
1944 – 2016 PORTLAND — John Swanson of Mechanic Falls died Saturday, May 28. He was born in Portland, March 4, 1944, son of Everett and Leona Swanson. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Swanson; daughters, Gloria Folden, Doris Andrews, Leona Heaward; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Thurlow and Judy Swanson.
Yates Street in Mechanic Falls to become one-way
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday approved changing Yates Street from two-way to one-way from Highland Avenue to Pine Street and to allow parking along the left side. Parking along Yates Street, which is short, has been prohibited for years. It is also 22 feet wide, which is a good six feet narrower […]
Mechanic Falls council hears parking request
MECHANIC FALLS — A delegation of Yates Street residents asked the Town Council on Monday to allow limited on-street parking in their neighborhood. Resident Mike Garey said although No Parking signs have been posted on Yates Street for years, the restriction has been generally ignored on the short side street that runs between Pine Street […]
RSU 16 presents spending plan
MECHANIC FALLS — Regional School Unit 16 officials held the first of their three community budget meetings, beginning with Tuesday’s meeting at Elm Street School. RSU 16 officials will present the proposed budget again Wednesday, April 27, at Poland Community School and Thursday, April 28, at Minot Consolidated School. Both meetings will take place at […]
Mechanic Falls budget hearing Thursday
MECHANIC FALLS — Town officials will hold a public hearing on the proposed $2.4 million municipal budget at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28. It will be held in the Town Council Chamber at the Municipal Building on Lewiston Street. The budget, as proposed by the council and recommended by the Budget Committee, calls raising $21,000 […]
Mechanic Falls house fire draws help from multiple towns
Fire officials said the couple was home at about 11 a.m. when their mobile home went up in flames. They didn’t realize it was on fire, officials said. A daughter who lives nearby noticed the fire and rushed over to alert her parents and help them escape. The home was demolished. Investigators said an electrical […]
Betty Jane Thurlow
1935 – 2016 MECHANIC FALLS — Betty Jane Thurlow, 80, of Mechanic Falls died unexpectedly at home at Bucknam Oaks on Tuesday, April 19. She was born in Lewiston on Oct. 12, 1935, to Merlvin and Elizabeth Benson Taylor. She was the oldest of eight children. She graduated from Mechanic Falls High School in 1954 […]
Mechanic Falls Town Council discusses Recreation Committee plans
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday discussed with the Recreation Committee plans for a couple of the ball fields behind the municipal building complex on Lewiston Street. At issue was what the committee intended to do with the Ronnie Pratt field and specifically if it would change from grass to dirt. The council […]