AUBURN — Lots of wireless gadgets — smartphones, computer tablets and laptops — began running faster Thursday. Verizon Wireless is offering the latest high-speed data signal, switching on its long-term evolution, known as 4G LTE, service to customers across much of Androscoggin and Franklin counties. Besides extended service to Lewiston-Auburn, Verizon’s expansion includes 28 towns […]
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Historical soc. elects officers LISBON FALLS — The annual election of officers for the year 2013 took place at the Lisbon Historical Society at the November meeting. Alfred L. Smith was re-elected as president and archivist assistant. Merton Ricker was elected vice-president, replacing Karen Lemke who stepped down for personal reasons. Dorothy J. Smith was […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Kenneth A. Foster Jr., 28, of 35 Jefferson St., warrant, 9:31 a.m. Thursday on Ash Street. * Richard Sneddon, 44, of 100 Pine St., criminal trespass, 1:24 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. * Christina Ann Lagasse, 39, of 195 Ash St., domestic assault, 12:26 a.m. Thursday at that address. […]
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Oak Hill Middle School honor roll
WALES — The following names were omitted from the first quarter honor roll list for Oak Hill Middle School. Sixth grade First honors: Ethan Barnett, Cora Braunfels, Gracie Chasse, Alexis Faucher, James Greenwood, Troy Lafata, Alani Lindsay, Rachel Lovell, Taylor Moore, Ethan Rac, Katie Shedd, Jade Sturtevant, Hannah Woodford. Second honors: Leland Bailet, Spencer Barker, […]
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L. Carrier: Wrong choice for secretary
Why would any president of the United States of America appoint a female as secretary of state, knowing she would spend so much of her time in the Middle East where Muslims rule? Muslim men have no respect for women; they look down on women as an inferior sex — someone to cook, clean and […]
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Sabattus man charged after head-on collision on turnpike
YORK — A Sabattus man is facing charges after a head-on collision on the Maine Turnpike Monday morning, police said. Angelica Crites, 21, of Massachusetts had spun out into the left-hand median of the southbound lane, according to Jarrett Mackinnon of the Maine State Police. When Mackinnon was heading to assist Crites, a speeding Mazda […]
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Judy A. Scott
1955 – 2012 LEWISTON — Judy A. Scott, 57, a resident of Riley Road, Sabattus, died Sunday morning at her daughter’s residence, following a long illness, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lewiston, April 11, 1955, the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy (Smith) Gustus. She was employed with Rite Aid […]
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Irene Alma Cote
AUBURN — Irene Alma Cote, 85, formerly of Sabattus and Watertown, Conn., died Thursday, Dec. 13, at Bolster Heights Nursing Home. She was born in Lewiston, Sept. 11, 1927, the daughter of Emmanuel J. and Malvina Lizotte Cote. Educated in Lewiston schools, she married Raymond E. Cote and they made their home in Watertown, Conn. […]
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New administrative contracts in RSU 4
SABATTUS — School board directors approved Superintendent Jim Hodgkin’s new contract for fewer hours and less pay in a 5-2-1 vote Wednesday night and narrowly agreed to a new three-year contract for a group of other RSU 4 administrators. Hodgkin, who has had one three-year contract and a one-year extension with the district, said he […]
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Oak Hill Middle School honor roll
WALES — The first quarter honor roll list for Oak Hill Middle School is as follows. First honors Sixth grade: Ethan Barnett, Cora Braunfels, Gracie Chasse, Andrew Day, Alexis Faucher, James Greenwood, Troy Lafata, Adam Lapointe, Alani Lindsay, Rachel Lovell, Dominique Michaud, Taylor Moore, Ethan Rac, Katie Shedd, Jade Sturtevant, Sadie Waterman, Hannah Woodford. Seventh […]