RUMFORD — Charles Augustus Myles, 98, of Parker Street in Mexico passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, March 5, at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Mexico on Jan. 14, 1919, a son of Matthew and Ethel (Getchell) Myles. Charles was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate […]
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Working: Growing a business from the ground up
BOWDOINHAM — Sean Hagan grew up in San Francisco, a city kid with no interest in agriculture who headed off to college to study international relations and art. Three months on a Hawaiian farm after graduation changed everything. In February, he bought 160 acres with four other farmers on Browns Point Road, down a long […]
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Class gatherings
BETHEL — Stephens High School Class of 1958 will hold a monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday, March 15, at the Sunday River Brewing Company. All classmates and their significant others and friends are welcome to attend. FMI: 207-364-2928. — MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1954 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Dick’s Restaurant. — MEXICO — Stephens High School Class […]
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Forum to feature Truth and Reconciliation Commission
LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum on Thursday, March 16, will feature Penthea Burns and Barbara Kates from Maine Wabanaki REACH. The program will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. The presentation is titled “Truth, Healing and Change: Why Maine Needed a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.” […]
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Farmington man pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit drug trafficking
FARMINGTON — A local man pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit drug trafficking as part of a plea agreement. David J. Engler, 33, of Farmington was accused last year of selling Suboxone from July 1 to Aug. 28, 2015, from a residence on Silver Maple Lane and the parking lot of Maine Department of […]
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Local Fresh Air Fund volunteer committee members attend annual conference in NYC
NEW YORK CITY — The Fresh Air Fund North Central Maine Volunteer Committee attended The Fresh Air Fund’s annual Friendly Towns Leadership Conference Feb. 3 to 5 in Times Square. Over the course of three days, volunteers participated in interactive workshops with The Fresh Air Fund’s staff and community agency partners. Volunteers attended professional development […]
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Farmington resident opening art gallery
FARMINGTON — Russ Christensen has a passion for art, and for supporting a variety of causes to help the needy. His latest adventure is an art gallery, Rusty’s Art Shop that he’s setting up at 131 Bridge St. On March 15, from 6-8 p.m., Christensen will hold a grand opening. “(Rusty) was the name my grandfather gave […]
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After 15 years, it's time to drop the nicotine gum habit
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have chewed nicotine gum for 15 years with tea or coffee. What are the dangers? — V.B. ANSWER: Nicotine gum contains nicotine, obviously, and excess nicotine can cause multiple symptoms, including nausea and vomiting, dizziness and headache. It also can be irritating to the lining of the mouth and the tongue, […]
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Oxford board adopts policy on public comment at meetings
OXFORD — It took some fine-tuning, but the selectmen’s new Rules of Procedures ensures the public will have an opportunity to comment at board meetings. There is no statutory requirement in Maine that the public be permitted to speak at public meetings. The Oxford board’s rules are intended to ensure an efficient and smooth-running meeting. […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, March 13 LEWISTON — School Committee budget meeting, 6 p.m., Dingley Building. Agenda: review budgets of the Farwell, Longley, Geiger, Martel, McMahon and Montello elementary schools. LEWISTON — Free film at Bates College, “First Degree,” documentary on triumphs education brings to prisoners, 7 p.m., Pettingill Hall, Room G52. Nationwide, over half of released inmates return to […]