POLAND — The approval process for RSU 16’s proposed $19.3 million budget moved forward Monday when the School Committee signed the 2013-2014 budget validation referendum warrants. Superintendent Mike Wilhelm noted that the committee will receive comments on the proposed budget from residents of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland at a district budget meeting at 6:30 […]
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Woman injured when car flips on Route 121 in Mechanic Falls
MECHANIC FALLS — A 28-year-old woman was thrown from her car Monday morning after the car apparently hit an abutment and flipped over several times on Route 121 by the Sawyer Bridge. Deputy fire Chief Matt Fifield said the unidentified woman was driving north about 9:30 a.m. on Route 121 when her Chevrolet Tracker flipped, ejecting her […]
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Green Sash Night at Grange AUBURN — On Thursday, May 9, Danville Junction Grange will observe Green Sash Night with a supper at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. Officers of Androscoggin Pomona Grange will fill the chairs. A Mother’s Day program will be presented with musical selections given by State Pomona Debra Ivers. […]
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Patrick George Diters
AUGUSTA — Patrick George Diters, 60, of Mechanic Falls, died May 3, at the VA Medical Center Hospice after a courageous and painful battle with cancer. He was born in Hartford, Conn., Oct. 5, 1952, to George and Gladys (Humphrey) Diters. He grew up in Canton, Conn., and attended Canton schools, graduating in 1970. He […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
FORT KENT – Peru resident Hannah J. Mikkonen was one of 29 current University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students inducted into the UMFK Nursing Honor Society at a special ceremony held April 18. All students have excelled in the four-year Bachelor of Science in nursing program at UMFK and are very active in […]
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Donald R. Raymond
LEWISTON — Donald R. Raymond, 91, of Auburn, passed away in peace on Sunday, April 28, at Marshwood Center. He was born on June 29, 1921, in Mechanic Falls, the son of Carroll G. and Martha Raymond. He spent many years at BIW before retiring as a ship super. He is survived by Jean Parlin, […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ian McLaughlin of Durham was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southern Maine Community College. McLaughlin, the son of Jim and Patty McLaughlin, is a graduate of Brunswick High School Class of 2010. He is majoring in dietetics and nutrition. — ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College held its […]
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Mechanic Falls officials recommend $2.2 million budget
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council and Budget Committee voted Wednesday to recommend a $2.2 million budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. While the budget calls for spending $205,000 less than the current year’s budget, Town Manager John Hawley called attention to the figure on the bottom right of the summary page. […]
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Fish barrier training to be offered
OXFORD — A stream crossing and dam inventory to assess fish passage barriers in the Little Androscoggin River watershed will begin in May with a training session for volunteers to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Oxford Town Office, 85 Pleasant St. Alex Abbott, Gulf of Maine Coastal Program, […]