AUBURN — David Trider is one of those people. Whenever someone is in need in the town of Leeds, Trider seems to be around, chipping in with carpentry work here, an electrical fix there and, of course, those 55 years on the volunteer Fire Department. “There are just so many wonderful things that David has […]
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Mechanic Falls Community Days MECHANIC FALLS — The fifth annual Mechanic Falls Community Days will be held on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21. This year’s event will feature a couple’s competition, horse-drawn wagon rides, chicken barbecue, duck race, pancake breakfast, food vendors, games and more. The event will also include the fifth annual […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2014 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — NEWTON, Mass. — Brandyn Cloutier of Dixfield graduated with a Bachelor of […]
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Iris Society Show is June 14 in Auburn
AUBURN- The 54th Annual Maine Iris Society Show will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive. The entrance to the cafeteria where the show is held is in the back of the school. Irises will be displayed and judged, as both individual flower stalks […]
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Old-fashioned country farm breakfast MINOT — The Minot United Methodist Church, at the corner of Route 121 and Empire Road, will host an old-fashioned country farm breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14. This is an opportunity to experience what our ancestors ate following their early morning chores. Come and share your memories. […]
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Minot board moves to clean up debris
MINOT — Selectman Eda Tripp brought the board’s attention Monday to several complaints she recently received from residents. The most notable was a growing pile of debris in the cul-de-sac at the end of Hillside Avenue. Selectmen agreed that past discussions with the person responsible for the mess have not produced the desired result and […]
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Poland senior receives MPA award
POLAND — Delaney Woodford of Minot, a senior at Poland Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2014 Principal’s Award, Principal Cari Medd has announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Delaney has continued in the tradition of […]
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Dance, karaoke to take place June 14 AUBURN — A “Let’s Dance” dance and karaoke will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at VFW Post 1603 at 588 Minot Ave. Open to the public. There is no cover charge. There will be live DJ AaronC, ’50s and ’60s music, free finger […]
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Gary A. Foss
1955 – 2014 AUBURN — Gary A. Foss, 58, of Poland, passed away on Thursday, June 5, at the Hospice House, after a long battle with cancer-related illness. He was born in Lewiston on Nov. 27, 1955, the son of Delmar and Linda (Ojala) Foss. He attended school in Minot and graduated from Edward Little […]