MECHANIC FALLS — An article about the municipal budget that ran on Page B2 of Thursday’s City edition should have said that the Budget Committee’s recommendations would increase taxes on a house assessed at $100,000 by about $42. Town Manager John Hawley incorrectly calculated the sum of the committee’s proposed cuts.
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Twelve students from RSU 16 schools participated recently in the annual Tri-Town Optimist Club’s Oratorical Contest at Minot Consolidated School. The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students delivered four-minute speeches on the topic, “How My Passions Impact the World.” First place was awarded to Hannah Mickool, left; second, Madeleine Tiner, right; and third, Neveah Longchamps, center. […]
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Mechanic Falls hearing set for larger budget
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council and Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on next year’s proposed municipal budget at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, in the council chambers at the Municipal Building on Lewiston Street. The proposed budget for the town’s fiscal year beginning July 1 stands at $2.4 million, more than $200,000 […]
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National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26
As part of National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, there will be eight locations in Androscoggin County where the public can get rid of expired or unwanted prescription drugs. Sites will be at Farwell Elementary School in Lewiston, Bedard Pharmacy in Auburn, the Poland Substation, Turner Town Office Parking Lot and the […]
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RSU 16 Adult Education lists winter/spring courses
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces its 2014 winter/spring courses. Registration may be completed in person at 129 Elm St., or by mail: PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Registration forms may be downloaded at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org. Credit card payments are not accepted. ATV Safety: Learn how to properly operate and maintain an […]
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Maine life draws college grad back home
Many college-bound high school students look forward to leaving Maine and living in a big city, where it seems there’s more to offer. Tyson LaRochelle, a 2006 graduate of Lewiston High School, was no exception. “I wanted to get out of my own element and try new things. I wanted more diversity in not only […]
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Local residents complete weeklong service trip to Guatemala
STANDISH — Local residents recently completed a week-long service trip to Guatemala as part of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine’s International Service Trips, in conjunction with Partners in Development of Ipswich, Mass. In Guatemala, four faculty and staff members and a 24-member student team volunteered in the village of Desierto and at a local health […]
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Briefly
Legion plans Easter Bunny breakfast MECHANIC FALLS — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 13, at American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St. Seniors, $6; adults, $7; children under 3 free. Includes breakfast, pictures with the Easter Bunny and crafts. Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — […]