DURHAM — The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO) benefit car show, hosted by the Yankee Cruisers Car Club, will be held Saturday, June 2, at Shiloh Chapel. Registration will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. and the event will include crafters and food. “Summer is especially hard for families when free school meal programs […]
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Durham campaign aims to save old Town Hall
DURHAM — The Durham Historical Society is planning a fundraising campaign to preserve the Union Church, or old Town Hall, at 744 Royalsborough Road. Tia Wilson, society secretary, said the foundation is the major concern. Over the years the open yard behind the former church has slowly eroded and is now a steep, wooded pitch […]
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Durham voters approve $2.73M in bond issues
DURHAM — Three bond measures and the town budget earned the backing Saturday of residents who attended the annual town meeting. About 200 people showed up to approve a $2 million bond issue for roads, a $480,000 bond for a new firetruck and a $250,000 bond for a rescue truck, according to Town Administrator Ruth […]
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Durham officers seeking re-election
DURHAM — Three incumbents are running for office in next month’s town elections. Uncontested for re-election is Selectman Richard George and Regional School Unit 5 Director Candace deCsipkes. Last year, George, 42, defeated former Selectman Barry Baldwin for a one-year seat on the board. George served the remaining term of Selectman Joshua Libby, who resigned in […]
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George A. Kakalis Jr.
DURHAM — George A. Kakalis Jr., 66, of Durham died Feb. 23 at his home. He worked for Bath Iron Works, Arobac Shoe and Eastland Shoe. Online condolences may be sent to www.funeralalternatives.net.
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Durham names new fire chief
DURHAM — Town officials have hired a midcoast man to be the new fire chief, beginning March 1. Joseph Moore started his career as a volunteer emergency medical technician in his hometown of Union. He earned his diploma in paramedicine from Kennebec Valley Technical College and his associate degree in advanced emergency care from Kennebec […]
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Working: Al Andrews, L.L.Bean's first truck driver, finally retires
FREEPORT — Forty-two years ago, Al Andrews became L.L.Bean’s first full-time truck driver after a forced promotion from the clothing department — his boss told him to drive the truck or hit the road. Andrews laughs about it now. After half a century with the company, he’s ready to hand back the keys. Andrews, 67, […]
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Durham seeks planning pro to help relieve 'growing pains'
DURHAM — Town officials want to hire a business or individual for planning services and to assist with implementation of a new Comprehensive Plan. Town Administrator Ruth Glaeser said the position would be part time and resemble that of town planners in nearby municipalities. This is the first time the town has sought a planning […]
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12-year-old wins holiday card art contest
Allie McGee of Durham is the winner of the Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union’s Holiday Card Artwork Contest for children 12 and younger. The artwork received from 16 children was displayed with ballots, and more than 100 votes were tallied. McGee was awarded $50 on Dec. 3. She will put the award toward her savings for […]
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Durham mobile home fire injures five
Firefighters look through the rubble of a mobile home that was destroyed in a fire Saturday morning at the Country Acres mobile home park in Durham. (WGME 13 photo) DURHAM — Five people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a mobile home Saturday morning at a mobile home park. Three residents of the […]