Three area Optimist clubs — the Lewiston-Auburn, the Gray-New Gloucester and the Tri-Town (Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland) — plan to celebrate Earth Day Friday, April 22, with a community service project. The clubs seek volunteers to commit to a minimum of one hour of roadside trash pickup in their community or neighborhood. People can […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Controversy swirls around process for RSU 16 budget vote
Directors urge revision of a pamphlet prepared by the district that urged abolishing the annual budget vote at the polls.
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Posted inConnections
Lewiston-based humane society to host free vaccine events
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to host two free pet vaccine events on Saturdays, March 12 and 26. Petco Love established March as “National Pet Vaccination Month” to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations and will provide free pet vaccines […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Minot voters OK 8% town budget increase, including $200,000 for new plow truck
Gerard Bridgham was named this year’s recipient of Minot’s Spirit of America Award.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Minot voters elect 5 officers
Incumbents Daniel Gilpatric and Stephen Holbrook were reelected.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Minot voters to decide on fire, highway equipment Saturday
Elections will be held Friday; the town meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State
William Ladd of Minot was once hailed as America’s ‘Apostle of Peace’
The former 19th century sea captain’s writing and lectures helped spur the creation of the American Peace Society and, ultimately, the United Nations.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, River Valley
Snowmobile trails may be hazardous this weekend
Local trailmasters urge riders to be cautious of ice and debris on trails.
Posted inConnections
Local students achieve dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology
BOSTON — Four local students have made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. They are Mikaela Estes of Auburn, Brodi Farinas of Lewiston, Thomas Worden of Minot, and Andrew Pulsifer of Topsham.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man injured in Minot chase appears in court
Brandon Pelletier of Auburn was charged with nearly a dozen crimes, including three felonies, after the Monday chase ended in a crash.