SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its 149th Commencement on May 19. Among the graduates are the following local residents: Matthew Madeira of Rangeley, Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance, magna cum laude Peter Mariner of Auburn, Bachelor of Science in international business in computer science. BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following area residents […]
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Library, community sale MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library will hosting sale on Saturday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the area beside and behind the library. In the event of rain, the sale will be held indoors. In addition to the sale of used books, videos and baked goods, the library extends […]
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Roscoe Albert Downing
SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. — Roscoe Albert Downing, 91, passed away on June 10. He was born in Gardiner, Nov. 21, 1920, the son of Murl and Alice (Delaware) Downing. He graduated from Gardiner High School in 1938, and the Kennebec School of Commerce in 1940. He was a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Air […]
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Norway voters face ordinances, bridge construction decisions
NORWAY — Voters at Monday night’s annual town meeting will be asked to approve a $2.7 million municipal budget, rental and street vendor ordinances and a bridge-building project. The meeting on the 46-article warrant begins at 7 p.m. June 18 in the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Forum in Paris. The budget is less than […]
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A. Pelletier: NY state of mind
I have written several letters to the editor about my opposition to laptops for youngsters in the public schools paid for by the taxpayers; now here you go. I just saw a report about a school in Harlem, N.Y., called the Harlem Village Academy. The kids in that school are about the brightest in the […]
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Vegetarian cooking NORWAY — Plant-based cooking classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays starting June 18 at Taste of Eden Vegan Cafe. June 18: Planning ahead for a healthy breakfast; June 25: Cooking in a crock pot; July 2: How to make dessert healthy; July 9: Making your favorite meals gluten-free and vegan; July […]
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Local students perform in USM ensembles
GORHAM — Local students are taking part in the University of Southern Maine School of Music Ensembles. The ensembles perform throughout the year in Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham, and in venues throughout the local and extended region. A complete schedule of performances and program information can be found at usm.maine.edu/music. Gregory Judd, Auburn, USM […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jason M. Bohuslaw, 39, of Hill, N.H., June 12, violation of protective order, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michelle I. Ducas, 27, of Norway, June 12, probation violation, Norway Police Department. * Aaron J. Gould, 44, of Glen, N.H., June 12, operating […]