DURHAM — A potentially disastrous fire was averted early Wednesday morning thanks to a monitored alarm system at the Durham Fire and Rescue building on Hallowell Road, fire Chief Bill St. Michel said. Firefighters were called at 2:28 a.m. and discovered a hanging gas-fired heating unit was smoking in one of the bays. The access […]
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Southern Maine Community College announces dean’s list students
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College announces the dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester. Androscoggin County Auburn: Susan Akerley, Lani Cabral, Benjamin Clark, Cody Day, Emily Johnson, Jasmine Knight, Crystal Martin, Lindsey Simpson, Donielle Wilson. Durham: Danette Baines, Matthew Dimick, Tara Keller, Taylor Koenig, Lisa McGloin, Margaret Oliver, Kelsie-Mae Rioux. Greene: Joel Dumond. […]
Worcester Polytechnic Institute dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Nine area residents are among 1,151 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 semester. They are: Cory Cormier of Auburn, a senior majoring in civil and environmental engineering; Luis Pernia-Rovayo of Auburn, a freshman majoring in engineering; Neil Pomerleau of Auburn, […]
Ithaca College dean’s list
ITHACA, N.Y. — Two are residents were named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College for the fall 2011 semester. Jessica Russell, daughter of Keith and Marianne Russell of Durham, is a junior majoring in clinical health studies major at the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance. James Buzzell, son of Curtis and Diane […]
Durham woman injured in rollover crash
DURHAM — A 49-year-old Durham woman, Susan Merrill of Rabbit Road, was injured in a single-vehicle rollover Sunday night on Hallowell Road. According to Androscoggin County Deputy Sheriff Randy Williams, Merrill was driving in a westerly direction on Hallowell Road when she lost control of her car on a curve, veered off the right shoulder, […]
Woodcock — Anderson
Zachary Anderson and Ashley Woodcock LEWISTON — Fred and Kelly Woodcock of Wales are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Woodcock of Lewiston, to Zachary Anderson of Lewiston, son of Clyde and Debra Anderson of Durham. Miss Woodcock is a 2005 graduate of Oak Hill High School and is employed as senior accounts receivable […]
Durham Democrats to convene 2012 caucus on Feb. 26
DURHAM — The Durham Democratic Committee will host its biennial town caucus on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Durham Fire Department on Hallowell Road (Route 9). All registered Durham Democrats and those who wish to enroll as a Democrat are invited to attend. To register, bring identification, proof of residency […]
Keene State College dean’s list
KEENE, N.H. — Keene State College has released the dean’s list for the fall semester 2011. Among the 1,501 students named are: Durham: Jessica Rice Sabattus: Adam Beaulieu
Jackson A. Tupper
LEWISTON — Jackson A. Tupper, 91, of Durham passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Montello Manor, with his loving wife of 69 years by his side. He was born Sept. 26, 1920, in Durham, a son of Ernest and Sarah (Mitchell) Tupper. He was educated in Durham and Lisbon schools, graduating from Lisbon High […]
Police log
Charges Lewiston * Branden Scott Gibbs, 26, of 649 Newall Road, Durham, warrant, 6:07 p.m. Thursday. * Crystal Marie Carter, 22, of 149 Oak St., warrant, 7:40 p.m. Thursday at that address. * Samantha L. Call, 19, of 172 Pine St., warrant, 7:03 p.m. Thursday on River Street. * Susan Kiralis, 21, of 303 Prince […]