AUBURN — Elmer “Unc” Nichols, 75, a resident of Minot, formerly of Fayette, passed away Tuesday, June 5, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn, following a brief illness with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 30, 1942, in East Livermore, the son of Harry H. Nichols and Clara B. (Robinson) Nichols. He […]
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Minot man back in jail one day after plea deal for Poland robbery
LEWISTON — One day after a Minot man promised to stay out of trouble for the next two years in exchange for a favorable plea agreement stemming from an armed robbery in Poland, he committed new crimes, authorities said. Isaiah Strong-Gassama, 20, was back in court after he pleaded guilty to a reduced felony plea […]
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RSU 16 budget to go to referendum
POLAND — Residents approved a proposed $22.3 million budget for Regional School Unit 16 on Monday night, sending it to a final vote in June. Superintendent Tina Meserve said about 75 residents attended the meeting and vote. Residents passed all articles as proposed — most with few questions or few dissenting votes. “It was probably […]
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Flying into motocross season
Corey Morris of Leeds, right, launches off a jump as another motocross rider, background, flies over another jump at Hemond’s MX & Offroad Park in Minot on Thursday. The track opens this weekend with Spring Break, a tuneup expected to draw several hundred racers to camp, barbecue and listen to live music. The opening race […]
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Teacher’s salary added to RSU 16 proposed budget
POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 board of directors Monday added $50,000 to next year’s proposed budget, bringing it to just under $22.3 million. Superintendent Tina Meserve said Tuesday that the additional money will pay for another teacher at Poland Community School, where kindergarten enrollment has been higher than expected. If passed, the budget […]
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Tom A. Blaquiere
AUBURN — Tom Arthur Blaquiere, 60, of Minot passed away Sunday, April 22, at the Hospice House. He was born in Chelsea, Mass., April 7, 1958, the son of James E. and Patricia M. Davis Blaquiere. Tom was educated in the Norway special education class and attended the Progress Center in Norway. More recently, he lived […]
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Minot hires new Town Administrator
MINOT — The Board of Selectmen announced Monday that they have hired a local resident as town administrator. Danielle Loring, region coordinator of Suburban Propane in the Portland area since December 2015, will begin her new job May 21. Loring was director of development for Raymond from June 2014 to December 2015, and the town’s executive assistant […]
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Gerald A. Mosher
LEWISTON — Gerald Arthur Mosher, 75, of Auburn, formerly of Garfield Road, Minot, died Wednesday, April 18, at d’Youville Pavilion, surrounded by his family. Gerald was born Nov. 10, 1942, in Lewiston, the son of Stella (Jennings) and William Mosher. A 1961 graduate of Edward Little High School in Auburn, Gerald joined the United States Army […]
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RSU 16 school year will end 1 day early
POLAND — Good news: If you attend Regional School Unit 16 schools, you’ll get an extra day of summer vacation. Bad news: There will be no more early-release Wednesdays for the rest of the school year. The school board this week agreed to end the school year for Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls students on […]
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RSU 16 to start search for new superintendent
POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 directors will begin searching for a new superintendent by asking staff and Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls residents what they want in a new leader. The survey will be emailed to staff and parents, and will be available on the school system’s website. Hard copies will be available at […]