LEWISTON — The Lewiston girls’ lacrosse team found itself down 11-8 near the midway point of the second half against Morse on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils, with goals from three different players, tied the game at 13 with 55 seconds left and won it in overtime thanks to a Christine Chasse goal to defeat […]
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H.S. softball: Spruce Mountain escapes Monmouth Academy in nine innings
Spruce Mountain’s Haley Turcotte slides safely into home as Monmouth Academy’s Abby Ferland waits for the ball in the first inning during a softball game in Monmouth on Friday. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) MONMOUTH — Spruce Mountain softball coach Clint Brooks was so proud of his team’s 3-1 victory over talented Monmouth Academy that not even […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, Jan. 30
BUBIER — Emery S., 59, a resident of Turner, died in Auburn Jan. 28. Memorial services honoring Emery’s life will be held Friday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Emery’s memory may be made to the Hospice House, 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, ME 04210. Family and friends are invited […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, Jan. 29
CHASSE — Emile P., 64, formerly of Lewiston, died in Sarasota, Fla., on Tuesday, Jan. 23. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Emile’s life will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Committal prayers to follow concluding with military honors at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations in Emile’s memory may […]
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Bus drivers needed in RSU 10
DIXFIELD — Superintendent Craig King told the Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night that finding enough bus drivers has been difficult. “We need to do something about bus drivers,” he said. “We have two permanent positions” open. To curtail overtime and get new drivers, he is checking with educational technicians planning to retire to […]
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RSU 10 students begin classes Tuesday
DIXFIELD — Some Regional School Unit 10 students will see additional music, art and physical education classes beginning Tuesday, thanks to reinstatement of full-time staff. Four positions in those areas were cut to half time in 2014-15. Nearly two dozen new staff members were greeted Thursday. Students at Meroby Elementary School will see longtime Principal […]
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MES students honored for using their own money to help those less fortunate
MEXICO — Two sisters were honored Friday at a Meroby Elementary School assembly for spending their money to help others this holiday season. Third-grader Ella Young and fifth-grader Alana Young were presented with the first Above and Beyond Service Award from school staff. The girls bought gifts for Santa’s Helpers, the local animal shelter, the […]
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RSU 10 honors retiring employees
DIXFIELD — Twelve retiring staff members of RSU 10 were honored Monday night for their longtime service. They were presented with brass-plated plaques and served supper prior to the regular board meeting. Marge Kennedy, longtime food service director for the former SAD 21 in Dixfield and assistant food director for RSU 10, catered the affair. […]
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Meroby students using good behavior tokens to help the local food pantry
MEXICO — Students at Meroby Elementary School are using their good behavior and kindness to help supply food for the Greater Rumford Area Food Pantry, and are challenging area businesses to help with donations, too. Principal Melanie Chasse said children receive a “code of excellence” token from teachers and other staff members whenever they are […]