Michael Callahan attends a hearing in Androscoggin County Superior Court in Auburn in December 2017. Imprisoned for burning down his house and trying to burn down his estranged wife’s house nearly five years ago, he dropped his bid this week for a new trial or sentence. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) AUBURN — A former Minot man imprisoned […]
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Minot selectmen appoint five officers
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday night appointed five officers and reviewed 12 resumes for town administrator. The appointments were: • Shannon Moxcey, General Assistance director; • Robert Larrabee, constable and animal control officer; • Ken Pratt, code enforcement officer and licensed plumbing/building inspector; • Candace Gilpatric, deputy registrar of voters; and • Sharon Campbell, election […]
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Normand "Blackie" R. Labbe Sr.
LEWISTON — Normand “Blackie” Labbe, 87, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 19, surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home on April 24, 1930, in Lewiston, the son of Conrad and Olivine Lapierre Labbe. He was called “Ti-Noire” from a very young age. He grew up in Lewiston and attended St. Peter’s School until the […]
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Beloved Auburn farm stand owner dies
Normand “Blackie” Labbe Sr., the friendly, well-known, always-there owner of Blackie’s Farm Fresh Produce in Auburn, has died. He was 87. “He will be missed by many, more than we will ever know,” daughter Sandy Haley said. Labbe died Monday night after suffering complications from a broken hip he suffered in a fall last week. […]
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Benjamin M. Blais
MINOT — Benjamin M. Blais, 26, of Minot, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14. A beautiful soul, gone too soon. He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 31, 1991, to parents Michael Blais and Jamie (James) Anderson. He was a member of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. He was […]
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RSU 16 board considers snow days, bonds, audit
POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 board of directors Monday voted to add two potential snow days to the calendar, ending classes June 22 if both days are used. The school system, which includes Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls, has used six snow days. The board could have ordered classes on Saturdays or during […]
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Minot selectmen looking for new fire chief
MINOT — Selectmen announced Monday night that they are seeking a fire chief to succeed Dean Campbell, who stepped down Jan. 29. Board Chairman Steve French and volunteer Jim Allen are filling in until selectmen hire someone. The Fire Department can propose a candidate, but the board makes the final choice. “It’s up to us to […]
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RSU 16 superintendent, ed techs get raise
POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 board on Monday approved a 3 percent raise for Superintendent Tina Meserve each year for the next three years. The move comes five months after the board extended her contract despite a crowd of parents and community members who said they were unhappy with her. Although the superintendent […]
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'Eda's Elves' carry on giving tradition
MINOT — Candi Gilpatric could not sit back and do nothing when her friend Eda Tripp started having medical problems but needed to put together Thanksgiving baskets for those in the community who needed help. Tripp, who has put together gift and food baskets for Minot families for 18 years, died Dec. 11 after a […]
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Three Minot officials announce resignations
MINOT — Fire Chief Dean Campbell, EMA Director Sharon Campbell and Town Administrator Arlan Saunders submitted letters of resignation at Monday night’s selectmen meeting. All three were accepted, as Selectwoman Lisa Cesare said, “regretfully.” Campbell will continue as chief until Feb. 1, 2018. He has held the position since 2010. After that, he will continue […]