ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kristen Lavallee of Lisbon has enrolled in Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the nation’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. She is a graduate of Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington, D.C., and the daughter of Nancy and Jim Lavallee of […]
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Albert R. Stronach
1926 – 2013 SOUTH PARIS — Albert R. Stronach, 87, of Mechanic Falls, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 25, at the Maine Veterans’ Nursing Home, with his family by his side. He was born in Auburn on Aug. 23, 1926, a son of the late William and Elsie R. (Ranlett) Stronach. He graduated from Mechanic […]
Santa Parade of Trees opens in Mechanic Falls
MECHANIC FALLS — The Santa Parade of Trees hosted by American Legion Post 150 will be held from Nov. 25 to Dec. 8 at the post, 41 Elm St. Christmas trees sponsored by American Legion Riders, Auxiliary Sons and the Tri-Town Food Bank are on display during regular business hours of the Legion and the […]
Frederick Ridlon
1946 – 2013 MECHANIC FALLS — Frederick Ridlon, 67, of Mechanic Falls, died Tuesday, Nov. 19 at his home. He was born in Lewiston on July 13, 1946, the son of Coleman and Viola Edwards Ridlon. He married Linda Marie Scott on Aug. 10, 1990. He had been employed by Palmers Construction for 24 years. […]
Hazel A. Thurlow
1925 – 2013 AUBURN — Hazel A. Thurlow, 88, of Mechanic Falls, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Clover Health Care. She was born in Mechanic Falls on July 26, 1925, to Forest Alonzo Austin and Florence Harriet Rowe Austin. She graduated from Mechanic Falls High School and attended Farmington […]
Poland, Mechanic Falls, Minot Education Fund plans dinner on Nov. 15
POLAND — The new Tri-Town Education Fund of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland will hold a community dinner Friday, Nov. 15, at Poland Regional High School. Featured will be spaghetti, pre-dinner snacks, a 50/50 drawing and music from long-time high school teacher Larry Williams and his students. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for […]
Stephen J. Adamson Sr.
1946 – 2013 AUBURN — Stephen J. Adamson Sr., 67, of Mechanic Falls, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. He was born in Boston, Mass., on Feb. 5, 1946, the son of Edmund and Doris Salie Adamson. He attended Winthrop, Mass., schools and graduated from Winthrop High School in the Class […]
Maine native promoted in N.C.
ALBERMARLE, N.C. — First Bank announces that Maine native Anne Penney has been promoted to assistant vice president. Currently a branch manager, Penney brings more than 15 years of customer service experience to her new position. Originally from Mechanic Falls, Penney graduated from Albemarle High School in 1998. She is a member of the Albemarle […]