LEWISTON — They don’t put out flood warnings for nothing. As promised, hard rain in the early evening Thursday left roads flooded in several cities and towns, and crews were scrambling to keep up. In the Lewiston-Auburn area, the intensity of the rain began to pick up at about 6 p.m. Two hours later, it […]
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Beck and Christner running for Androscoggin County’s District 7 seat
D. Robin Beck Physical Address: 64 Record Road, Livermore Falls Occupation: Farmer Political Affiliation: Democrat Age: 49 Phone number: (207) 233-0779 Community Organizations: member Livermore Falls Planning Board; leader of Androscoggin Valley 4-H Livestock Club; volunteer for Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties 4-H; founder and manager of Spruce Mountain Buying Club and Cooperative in Livermore Falls; volunteer with […]
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Plan to enlarge Minot fire stations presented
MINOT — Selectmen learned Monday that fire department officials are developing an alternative proposal for dealing with space constraints at Central Fire Station. “We’re working on a plan that calls for two smaller additions rather than one big one,” fire Chief Dean Campbell told the board. Voters at the last three annual town meetings have […]
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Ellis River Riders plan fundraiser show on Oct. 11
ANDOVER — The Ellis River Riders are wrapping up its 2014 show season. Activities included organized trail rides, pleasure/equitation, gymkhana, versatility, barrel racing and two fundraisers dear to the club’s membership. Three more important events will round out the year. The annual fundraiser Fun Show will be on Saturday, Oct. 11. This class list is […]
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Noella Hemond is Minot’s oldest citizen
MINOT — Noella Hemond was honored at a recent meeting of the Board of Selectmen as Minot’s oldest citizen. Selectman Eda Tripp presented Hemond with flowers and a replicate copy of the Boston Post cane, noting that Noella “has been a good and faithful citizen many, many years and holds the title of having been […]
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Third suspect arrested in Minot home invasion
MINOT — Maine State Police have announced they made a third arrest in the Aug. 2 home invasion at 340 Garfield Road. Police arrested Ishmael Douglas, 27, of Boston on Friday night. Douglas was charged with robbery and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and taken to the Kennebec County Jail. According to state police […]
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Well done – Students honored
NEWTON, Mass. — Leanne LaRosa of Harrison has received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises in May. LaRosa majored in applied math with secondary education. — NASHUA, N.H. — Magnolia Veronica Dixon of Avon was awarded the Dr. Jamison Gilder Hoff Leadership Medal at a Rivier University graduating student event […]
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Minot confronts need for more sports fields
MINOT — Enrollment in Minot-Hebron Athletic Association programs is way up, board of directors member Mike Rioux told selectmen Monday. And with success comes problems, two in particular that Rioux wanted to discuss with selectmen: The need to develop a T-ball field and the need to clarify scheduling priorities and who has first dibs on […]
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Harold T. Nason
1930 – 2014 MINOT— Harold T. Nason, 84 of Garfield Road, Minot, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, at his home after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis with his loving family by his side. He was born in Auburn on July 26, 1930, son of the late John and Gladys Parker Nason. He was educated in […]
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RSU 16 Adult Education fall classes
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces its upcoming enrichment classes. Registration may be completed online at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org, in person at 129 Elm St. or by mail at PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Also offered are career planning, college preparation, computer classes, diploma classes and HiSET testing. Call 345-3217 to learn more, […]