POLAND — RSU 16 has launched an official mobile app designed to enable parents, staff, students and the broader community to stay informed and up-to-date on important issues, information and activities underway within the school community. The free app, which proudly displays the RSU 16 logo, mascot, colors and content, can be downloaded for Apple […]
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Lisbon Historical postpones meeting LISBON FALLS — Because of the weather outlook, the Lisbon Historical Society is postponing their meeting and program scheduled for this week. The March meeting and program will now be held on Wednesday, March 19, beginning at 7 p.m. at the MTM Center. Parking and entrance are at the rear of […]
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Yoga series begins March 12 BRIDGTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will present “Yoga Nidra: Deep Guided Relaxation,” a four-part yoga series, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning March 12 at The Old Town Hall. The weekly sessions will offer participants an opportunity to unwind and enjoy a […]
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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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Dance planned at American Legion PARIS — A dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, March 8, 15, 22 and 29, at the American Legion Hall, 12 Church St. The Jones Dance Band will provide the music. Cost is $5. World’s Fair meeting, dinner WATERFORD — The March meeting for the Waterford […]
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Mechanic Falls boiler working, but saga not over
MECHANIC FALLS — The wood-pellet boiler that heats buildings in the municipal complex is working again, Town Manager John Hawley told the Town Council on Monday. He credited representatives sent here by the boiler’s manufacturer in the Czech Republic. “New parts had arrived a week prior to their arrival (Sunday, Feb. 9),” Hawley said, “and […]
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Ethel A. Pray
1935 – 2014 INVERNESS, Fla. — Ethel A. Pray, 78, formerly of South Paris, passed away peacefully at her home in Inverness, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Born Aug. 9, 1935, in North Paris, she was the daughter of the late Milford and Madelyn (Gibbs) Herrick. On Feb. 5, 1954, Ethel married Russell Pray in […]
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Little Androscoggin River watershed fish barrier inventory completed
A stream crossing and dam inventory to assess fish passage barriers in the Little Androscoggin River watershed has been completed. The work was partially funded by grants from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund and Corporate Wetland Restoration Partnership. Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund is funded by proceeds from a dedicated […]
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Poland High to hold Price is Right! game show
POLAND — The Price is Right! game show will be held on Saturday, March 1, at Poland Regional High School, 1457 Maine St. All proceeds benefit the PRHS Class of 2014’s Project Graduation event. For more than 28 years, Project Graduation programs have offered a fun and safe night for graduates. The communities of Mechanic […]