BRIGGS — Johnny D. Sr., 77, of Lewiston passed away in Lewiston on Saturday, May 26. A private gathering to celebrate Johnny’s life will be held for the family. GALLANT — Gregory W., 61, of Rumford passed away Wednesday, May 23, in Rumford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Thursday […]
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Mexico’s annual Night of Appreciation banquet set for Oct. 8
MEXICO — The town will hold its annual Night of Appreciation banquet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Recreation Center, town secretary Sheryl Briggs said Friday. The event recognizes “all the hard work and dedication of all employees, volunteers, committee members and organizations that have been involved in our community for the past […]
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Selectmen discuss status of Worthley Spring, dog complaints
PERU — Selectmen discussed the latest test of Worthley Spring’s water at their regular Monday night meeting. The July sample tested positive for coliform bacteria. Selectmen’s Secretary Angela Barkhouse posted a boil-water notice at the spring, where many people regularly get their drinking water. It must have three good tests before the boil-water order can […]
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Peru selectmen discuss dog attacks
PERU — Selectmen discussed vicious dogs at their regular Monday night meeting. Residents Jim Gallagher and David Briggs reported to town officials that they had been attacked by one of two belligerent dogs belonging to Steve Fuller on Stage Coach Road. Selectman Jim Pulsifer said that Maine law requires that dogs be under their owner’s […]
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Sherman crash leads to alcohol charge
SHERMAN — A Stacyville man has been charged with furnishing a place for minor to consume alcohol after three people sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle accident on Benedicta Road, according to Maine State Police. The accident occurred around 6:45 a.m. Saturday, state police indicated in a prepared release. Nichole Goguen, 18, of Houlton was […]
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RSU 10 sets workshops on public safety, legislative bills
DIXFIELD — Newly hired superintendent Craig King has scheduled two special workshops as part of his effort to get to know the district and the community. Both will be held at the community room at Dirigo High School. The first is 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and will focus on an informal discussion with the local […]
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Garden harvest selected for blue ribbons
Summers are short in Maine. That’s a perception that has taken hold over many generations, despite the fact that we enjoy many fine days right through October. Of course, the typically pessimistic attitude of Mainers has something to do with it, but there’s a direct connection with country life and the hectic pace of the […]