In what has been a season full of lopsided victories for the Lewiston boys’ hockey team, one blemish stands out on its 19-1 record. The Blue Devils already exacted revenge for that 3-2 loss at home to Falmouth with a 5-4 road win against the Yachtsmen less than a week later. On Saturday, the two […]
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Jay to hold hearing on proposed $6 million budget
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing Monday, March 13, on a proposed $6.02 million municipal budget for 2017-18. It factors in a $1.33 million payment to Verso Corp. for a settlement agreement. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at Spruce Mountain Middle School. It follows a 5:30 p.m. […]
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Auburn to announce new manager Monday
AUBURN — A new permanent city manager has been chosen, according to a news release Friday. Following a lengthy search that began in 2016, Auburn officials will introduce the new city manager during a news conference at 10 a.m. Monday, March 13, at Auburn Hall. Auburn has been without a permanent city manager since Howard Kroll […]
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Dunn resigns some positions in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — Just before selectmen went into executive session to continue her annual review on Tuesday, Town Manager Cindy Dunn handed them a resignation letter, effective when her three-year contract expires June 30. She will remain employed as the town clerk and other associated positions. She was town clerk before she became town manager in 2014. Dunn […]
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Attorney claims Buckfield library director fired illegally
BUCKFIELD — An attorney representing former Zadoc Long Free Library Director Bonnie Santos claims Town Manager Cindy Dunn fired Santos because she was scheduled to take medical leave, which Dunn said is “absolutely not true.” Santos, of West Minot, was terminated Jan. 21 but the reason has not been made public. One of her attorneys, […]
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Lewiston man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, sentenced to 180 days
PARIS — A Lewiston man was sentenced Friday morning in Oxford County Superior Court to 180 days to the Department of Corrections on a charge of unlawful trafficking in cocaine. Willis Joseph, 29, of 88 Bartlett St., pleaded guilty to the charge. As part of the plea agreement, Assistant Attorney General David Fisher told Active-Retired […]
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Lewiston leads the way in push to opt out of school testing
AUGUSTA — With a strong push from Lewiston parents and educators, a growing rebellion against the test-taking rules adopted at both the state and federal levels aims to make it easier for students to sit out the exams. They’re prodding lawmakers to do more to let parents know they’re free to opt out from having […]
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York and Waterville ready to battle for the Class B boys' hockey championship
The two teams in the Class B state championship game mirror each other. The Waterville Purple Panthers, the B North champions and defending state champions, and the York Wildcats, the B South champions, know how to put the puck in the net. They also know how to stop the puck. Waterville is one of the most prolific […]
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Norway Savings recognizes employees
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently held its annual employee awards banquet to celebrate achievements for 2016. The theme was “Dress Your Passion” and attendees dressed in costume and were treated to an evening of music and games. Mike Noble, vice president of facilities and purchasing, was named 2016 Employee of the Year. Noble was […]