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Auburn firefighter reels in 39-pound lake trout from Richardson Lakes
Erik Poland of Andover caught the 39 pound, 3-ounce fish last week in Oxford County, setting a new standard for any freshwater species in Maine.
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Posted inOxford Hills, sj-web
High winds down trees in Oxford County
PARIS — High winds brought down trees along several roads in Oxford County on Saturday afternoon. South Paris Fire and Rescue responded to several locations where fallen trees had blocked roads, including Route 117 and King’s Hill Road. According to South Paris Fire, barricades were set up, but motorists were driving around them. As of […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Andover’s revaluation drops tax rate for 2018-19
ANDOVER — The property tax rate for 2018-19 has dropped more than 31 percent from last year, thanks to the recent townwide revaluation, selectmen announced Tuesday. The new rate is $15.70 per $1,000 of property valuation, a decline of $7.10 from last year’s $22.80. “When we did the (revaluation) we gained about $20 million valuation […]
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Dozens of gas explosions north of Boston destroy homes, kill teenager
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A series of gas explosions an official described as “Armageddon” killed a teenager, injured at least 10 other people and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities north of Boston, forcing entire neighborhoods to evacuate as crews scrambled to fight the flames and shut off the gas. Authorities […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Andover voters approve road bond
ANDOVER — Voters at town meeting Saturday approved a $1.07 million bond to pay for reconstructing and paving about 6 miles of roads. The vote was 34-20. The roads included in the repairs set to begin this fall are East B Hill, South Arm, East Andover and Farmers Hill. Selectman Brian Mills said that if […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Hiking group in its 34th year and still going strong
RUMFORD — Even the thunder rumbling in the distance and a threat of more rain did not stop more than a dozen hikers Wednesday evening from tackling Dunn Falls in Andover. The hikers are part of the Peak-A-Week hiking club, which is in its 34th year, and most are from Rumford or nearby communities. Many […]
Posted inConnections, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Andover planning 38th annual Old Home Days in August
ANDOVER — The 38th annual Andover Olde Home Days is set for Aug. 3 to 5, with music, a parade, horse and buggy rides, antique car show and a barrel train for children. Friday night kicks off with an art show on the Town Common at 5 p.m. T-shirts and buttons with this year’s theme, […]
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Nancy L. Wardwell
ANDOVER — Graveside services for Mrs. Nancy L. Wardwell of Andover were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Encore, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Rumford Falls Times, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
Andover phototgraphy contest
ANDOVER — The Andover photography contest will be exhibited from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, during Olde Home Days in the Town Hall. Photographs are placed into two groups: children 17 and younger and adults 18 and older. Categories are portrait, landscape, flowers, birds, animals, unique and black and white. Adults and […]