MECHANIC FALLS — Residents living in the Park/Lewiston streets neighborhood are not happy with their new neighbor: Shooters’ Sports Club — and Monday they told the Town Council just how they feel. “The noise is outrageous, especially hot summer nights when they open the doors,” resident Peter Ford said, “and the traffic situation is crazy.” […]
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Robert D. Turcotte Award presented to volunteers
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice presented the Robert D. Turcotte Award to three individuals at the spring Volunteer Recognition events held in Auburn, Farmington and Bridgton. The award is presented in honor of Robert Turcotte, an Auburn resident, who was treasurer of the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s Board of Directors from 1978 […]
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Norway to host safety days Aug. 10
NORWAY — Community Safety Days, presented by Oxford Hills Fire Prevention and Safety, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Norway Fire Station, Danforth Street. Coffee, cold drinks hot dogs, pizza, chips and desserts will be provided at no cost to all who attend. Local fire departments, rescue […]
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Radiologic technology students graduate
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions celebrated with 20 graduating radiologic technology students and their families at a recent pinning ceremony. A number of awards were presented to graduating students, including the following: The Dr. Clark F. Miller Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement was awarded to Shana Connor […]
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Ginni B. Timberlake
1940 -2013 MECHANIC FALLS — Ginni B. Timberlake passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving husband and children, on Friday, July 19, at the age of 73. She was born Jeannette Berta McAllister on June 5, 1940, the daughter of Emery and Esther (Brown) McAllister. She graduated from Mechanic Falls High School in 1957 at […]
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Man stabbed in argument over couch
MECHANIC FALLS — A dispute over a couch ended in a stabbing early Saturday, leaving one man in serious condition with knife wounds in his side, abdomen and head, police said. The accused stabber, Bryan Peabody, 18, of 508 Main St., Lewiston, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault and held at the Androscoggin […]
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Sunday: Down on the farm
For the 24th annual Open Farm Day on Sunday, a dozen local farms will open their doors for a taste of life on the farm, without the chores, give or take a yak. At BaahHummBuzz Farm in Dixfield, there will be roaming alpacas and short, educational tours. At Friends’ Folly Farm in Monmouth, there will […]
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RSU 16 Adult Ed students earn diplomas
MECHANIC FALLS — Seventeen students were honored at a graduation ceremony on May 10 for earning their high school diploma or GED diploma through RSU 16 Adult Education. Friends and family gathered in the Elm Street School gymnasium as graduates who were able to attend the ceremony marched single file to “Pomp and Circumstance” played […]
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Denise M. Poland
1932 – 2013 NORWAY — Denise M. Poland, 81, of South Paris, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, from complications of COPD. She was born June 20, 1932, in Long Beach, Calif. She attended Lewiston High School and worked in multiple different manufacturing jobs over her lifetime. She had worked for several years at […]
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Charlene Annette Rich McKeen
1933 – 2013 LEWISTON — Charlene Annette Rich McKeen, 80, of Lewiston, died on Saturday, July 13, from a tragic auto accident. She was surrounded by people who loved her in her last hours of life. She was born in Augusta on June 7, 1933, daughter of Arleon and Elizabeth Crooker Rich. On Jan. 9, […]