MINOT — The Minot Historical Society presented a program on the life of former Minot resident William H. Burgess (1886-1967) at a recent meeting. The presentation was given by William B. Krohn, professor emeritus, Department of Wildlife Ecology, University of Maine, Orono. He said, “Bill Burgess was maker of ‘State-O-Maine’ fishing tackle. He also made […]
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RSU 16 residents vote on budget Tuesday
POLAND — A referendum on the RSU 16 budget will be held Tuesday, June 10. Polls will be open in the Mechanic Falls’ municipal building, Minot’s Town Office and Poland’s Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The $20 million proposed spending plan was approved at the May 12 districtwide meeting. It is up […]
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Maine reality TV stars making deals in reality too
LEWISTON — Halfway through a fried egg sandwich, fame and deals caught up again with Roland “Yummy” Raubeson. The reality TV star was having breakfast in a corner of Lewiston’s Forage Market, when a man in a tie appeared and held out his hand. “You’re Yummy, right?” said Scott Hardy, a medical supply rep from […]
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New Auburn Senior Citizens AUBURN — The New Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at noon, Wednesday, June 4, followed by light lunch and bingo. The group meets at Sacred Heart Church on Western Avenue. An elevator is available. The next dinner will be Wednesday, June 18. The meal will be KFC for $5, followed by […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRUNSWICK — Viola Rothschild, daughter of Norman Harry and Cheng Mei Rothschild and granddaughter of Catharine and Michael Rothschild of Phillips, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in China for 2014-15. She also received the Government and Legal Studies Department Prize for Excellence in Comparative Politics at Bowdoin College and attained highest honors […]
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Minot board seeks bids on foreclosed property
MINOT — Selectmen voted Tuesday to put the tax-acquired property of Christina Walker up for bid. The property is on Minot Avenue, not far from Route 119. The action came after the board tried for the past three months to work out arrangements with owners of three properties foreclosed on for failure to pay property […]
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Veterans names on monument LEWISTON — Any veteran who may want to have his or her name inscribed on a monument in the Veterans Memorial Park must have an honorable discharge or have been discharged from the military with a general discharge under honorable condition. To have a veteran’s name inscribed on a monument, separation […]
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Wildlife biologist to discuss fishing tackle creator
MINOT — The Minot Historical Society hosted Annette Vance Dorey at the April meeting. She spoke on her book, “Maine Mothers who Murdered,” and the early state prison life from 1875-1925 of women in prison. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Town Office when Dr. William B. Krohn […]