AUBURN — Phoenix Karate Academy is very pleased to announce it’s most recent belt test, promoting several adult students to the next level of rank. All students executed basics (punches, blocks, kicks) using correct Japanese terminology, Kata (set memorized movements), Self –Defense techniques, and sparring concepts (light contact fighting).
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Doris H. Noddin
TOPSHAM — Doris H. Noddin, 98, formerly of Marlboro died peacefully on Thursday, March 16, at The Highlands, Cadigan Lodge residence. Doris was born in Biddeford, on Oct. 25, 1918, the daughter of Francis E. and Lillian (King) Lynch. She graduated Thornton Academy, Saco, Class of 1936. She then earned her R.N. Degree at Sisters […]
Fallen Angels shine at 4Leaf Clobber
Androscoggin Fallen Angels’ Amanda “DeManda Ransom” Comeau counterblocks a hit from Maine Roller Derby’s Judy “View Grinder” Beedle at the 4Leaf Clobber bout at the Lewiston Armory on Saturday. The newest women’s roller derby league on the state is based is Lewiston and played before a packed house of over 500 enthusiastic spectators. Please tease […]
Lisbon High School lists second quarter honor roll
LISBON — Lisbon High School has announced the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. High honors Grade 12: Andrew Balser, Joseph Couillard, Jacob Fusaro, Joshua Huston, Caitlin Johnson, Jasmin Le, Mikella Kipri Steele and Hayley Wheeler. Grade 11: Sydney Douglass, Morgan Fenderson, Hailey Splude, Megan Stone and Melissa Wood. Grade 10: Carly […]
Hawks win Wilton Rec. Title
WILTON — The Hawks were recently crowned champions in the major league division in the Wilton Recreation Departments basketball program. The Hawks capped off an undefeated season by beating the Spurs in the championship game by a score of 43-17. Zach Poisson who scored 23 points in the semi-finals game.
Oxford Plains Dragway to host a breast cancer awareness event
OXFORD — The drag show is scheduled for Friday, April 28, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. (with a rain date of May 5, 2017) Spectators can pre-purchase tickets at $5.00 each (100% of pre-purchased tickets will go to the cause; $1.00 of each ticket sold the day of the event will go to […]
Phillips Elementary School announces second trimester honor roll
PHILLIPS — The Phillips Elementary School honor roll has been announced for the second trimester of the 2016-2017 school year. High Honors Grade eight: Aliya Boyce and Patrick Storer. Grade seven: Haley Bate, Emily O’Neil and Wyatt Sieminski. Grade six: Madison Contreras. Grade five: Alexandria Tripp. Honors Grade eight: Matthew Mitchell, Jessie Quinonez and Hunter […]
Raymond E. Amsden
LEWISTON — Raymond Emery Amsden passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 8, at Montello Heights in Lewiston. He lived a long and healthy life of 96 years, leaving a legacy devoted to family, friends, work and self-care. Raymond was born in Jackson on Dec. 14, 1920, the youngest of five children to […]
The real world of Obamacare repeal
WASHINGTON — The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, but for governments it’s not that easy. Once something is given — say, health insurance coverage to 20 million Americans — you take it away at your peril. This is true for any government benefit, but especially for health care. There’s a reason not one […]