MINOT — It was announced at Monday night’s selectmen meeting that the salt shed roof has been installed and the shed filled with salt. Town Administrator Arlan Saunders said the town had its first round of frozen precipitation last week, allowing the testing of equipment for the season. “Everything went well,” he said. Pike Industries […]
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Paving to begin on Minot roads
MINOT — Town Administrator Arlan Saunders told selectmen Monday night that a paving contract has been signed with Pike Industries for Strawberry Lane, Sunset Drive and Lower Road. The paving is scheduled to start next week, weather permitting. The board previously voted to accept a bid from Pike Industries to be paid with surplus from […]
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Minot to decide on school bond
MINOT — Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to authorize Regional School Unit 16 to issue up to $5.7 million in bonds to expand and equip the middle and renovate the high school, both on Route 26. The question requires a combined majority yes vote from Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls to pass. The proposal calls […]
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RSU 16 leaders urging residents to vote on $5.7 million project
POLAND — About three dozen people turned out for a public forum Wednesday night on the proposed $5.7 million renovation to Regional School Unit 16’s combined middle and high school. About half were Poland, Minot or Mechanic Falls officials or school administrators. Although attendance was about average for school budget forums or other similar public […]
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Richard B. Bryant
MINOT — Richard B. Bryant, 73, of Minot, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Mechanic Falls on Nov. 2, 1943, the son of Harold and Elsie Knight Bryant. He graduated from Mechanic Falls High School and had worked for Central Maine Power for […]
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Lewiston man gets 15 years plus for armed Minot home invasion
A Lewiston man was sentenced Friday in federal court to more than 15 years in prison for using a firearm during a Minot home invasion. Kourtney Williams, 27, appeared in U.S. District Court where Judge Jon D. Levy sentenced him to five years of supervised release after his prison term. Williams was convicted by jury […]
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Minot man arrested following 100 mph-plus chase on I-95
SHERMAN (AP) — A Maine state trooper has arrested a driver and passenger following a pursuit on Interstate 95 at speeds well over 100 miles an hour. Police say the trooper was in Sherman monitoring northbound traffic Thursday night when he clocked a vehicle traveling at 115 miles an hour. He pursued the vehicle, which […]
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Michaeline Pearl Roy
NORWAY — Michaeline Pearl Roy, 83, of Minot, passed away at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway on Monday, Aug. 7. She was born June 3, 1934, the daughter of John and Georgina Geahigan Delehanty. Condolences may be accessed online at www.albert-burpee.com.
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Paula J. Abbott
MINOT — Paula Jean Abbott, 73, of Minot gained her angel wings Sunday, July 30. She is now resting peacefully in heaven with her husband, Larry Abbott, who passed seven years ago. Our precious mother was a very spiritual, fun-loving, strong, independent, funny, selfless, stubborn and an amazing mother. Mom loved going for long rides in […]
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Minot selectmen hear road project updates
MINOT — The Board of Selectmen on Monday heard updates on several road projects. The town’s Highway Department report noted that gravel work on Death Valley Road will be finished this week. A speed limit survey has been requested for that road, and the board tabled action on the survey until the road has been […]