POLAND — Approximately 130 fifth-grade students from RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) will go outdoors on Friday, May 9, to participate in the annual Brook Trout Release hosted by Poland Spring Bottling. Students will spend the day ensuring that the brook trout they have raised for the past four months have a healthy, clean […]
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Minot roadblock leads to arrests
MINOT — A roadblock to check for motorists operating under the influence led to several arrests late Saturday night into Sunday morning. According to Sergeant Tim Kachnovich of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department, the joint effort between the sheriff’s department and Maine State Police established a sobriety checkpoint on Route 12. Kachnovich said a total […]
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Twelve students from RSU 16 schools participated recently in the annual Tri-Town Optimist Club’s Oratorical Contest at Minot Consolidated School. The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students delivered four-minute speeches on the topic, “How My Passions Impact the World.” First place was awarded to Hannah Mickool, left; second, Madeleine Tiner, right; and third, Neveah Longchamps, center. […]
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Christ Episcopal Church elects Vestry at annual meeting
NORWAY — Christ Episcopal Church recently held its annual meeting after having a turkey dinner cooked and served by the Hospitality Committee members. A printed report on the activities of last year was augmented by conversation and questions. A budget was approved. Christ Church at that time did not have a permanent rector, although the […]
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Hebron Academy announces 2014 Cum Laude Society inductees
HEBRON — Hebron Academy Head of School John King and Hebron Cum Laude Chapter secretary John Curtis have announced the 2014 Cum Laude Society inductees. The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor, according to its mission statement. Hebron Academy’s chapter was chartered in […]
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RSU 16 Adult Education lists winter/spring courses
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces its 2014 winter/spring courses. Registration may be completed in person at 129 Elm St., or by mail: PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Registration forms may be downloaded at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org. Credit card payments are not accepted. ATV Safety: Learn how to properly operate and maintain an […]
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Climate crisis film screening AUBURN — A free screening of “Years of Living Dangerously” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, will offer the first episode of this series which tells the story of the climate crisis. The show was produced by James Cameron (“Avatar,” “Titanic”), with help from some big stars (Harrison Ford, Don Cheadle). […]
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Minot gets report on CMP power project
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday received an update on the effects the Maine Power Reliability Program will have on the section of Central Maine Power Co’s transmission line that parallels the Minot-Auburn town line. Effects on Minot property owners will be minimal, Chris Marshall, public involvement specialist with the engineering firm of Burns & McDonnell, […]
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Minot Junior History Club hosted Charles Plummer
MINOT — Historian Charles Plummer was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Minot Junior History Club. He was garbed as Joshua Chamberlain and discussed the period of Civil War history. There were interesting questions and answers. Chamberlain was a professor at Bowdoin College when he became commander of the 20th Maine Infantry. The […]