He’s got a head for it. He has a deft touch in his feet. He’s got the natural skills of a scorer and the fierce determination of a finisher. And he’s only beginning his junior year. Now a veteran, Fletcher is trying to make his game even more versatile. He’ll still get his goals, but […]
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Well done – Area graduates listed
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Devin P. Robbins of Monmouth recently graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences/criminal justice. Robbins was on the dean’s list all four years he attended Norwich, and graduated magna cum laude. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Robbins […]
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Monmouth grad awarded scholarship
MONMOUTH — Brian Nugent of Monmouth Academy has been awarded a $1,000 Banking on the Future Scholarship from Mechanics Savings Bank of Auburn. Nugent is the son of Diane and Edward H. Nugent. Nugent graduated fifth in his class from Monmouth Academy and was a member of the National Honor Society, Academic Decathlon, Math Team, […]
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Book recalls Monmouth’s ‘Greatest Turf and Farm Era’
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Museum has pulled together a collection of photographs and stories depicting what agriculture and farming was like in Monmouth in the 20th century. Gone are the days when towns were self-sufficient, but dotting the landscape are abandoned apple orchards, decaying barns and other clues to the community’s rich history. “Recalling Monmouth’s Greatest Turf […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Keisha L. Davis, 22, of Dixfield, Aug. 7, failure to appear and failure to pay fines, Dixfield Police Department. * Nicholas D. Morin, 33, of Monmouth, Aug. 7, failure to appear, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michael B. Murphy, 60, of Norway, Aug. 7, […]
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B. Grenier: A better choice
I read in the Sun Journal Aug. 3 that Maine has an Angus King look-alike in John Laban. It might be a wise move if Maine voters considered electing Laban to the U.S. Senate in lieu of King. The nation would probably be better served, as there is no way Laban could get the nation’s […]
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Hands-on archaeology program offered
From July 30 to Aug. 10, One Big Sustainable Island will be hosting a professionally guided archaeological dig that will explore the ancient ceremonial sites on the island, located on Lake Annabessacook, Monmouth. This educational and entertaining program will build on what has already discovered in previous investigations done by the Bates College Archaeology Department […]
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Adult ed registration LEWISTON — Fall registration is now open at Lewiston Adult Education. Topics range from diploma or GED, computer, returning to college and hobbies. With 120 courses available, LAE is sure to have something for you. Visit www.lewistonadulted.org to browse courses by category, or check out a full listing of fall semester offerings […]
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Monmouth Rescue Association welcomes new president
MONMOUTH — Aaron Chase, who was raised and resides in Monmouth, was elected president of Monmouth Rescue Association and assumed the position as of July 1. “Aaron will represent Monmouth Rescue very well and he is very committed to the association,” said Steve Harrison, chief of MRA. Aaron has been an EMT with the service […]
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Gelder awarded Phillips Memorial Scholarship
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players annual Thomas E. Phillips Memorial Scholarship of $1000 was awarded to Edward Little High School graduate, Duncan Gelder. At Class Night on May 30, Debora Bishop of the guidance department presented the award for the theater company. Duncan had appeared as “Dewey Maples” in MCP’s 2011 fall production of […]