LAWTON, Okla. — Army Reserve Pfc. Brandon D. Brooks-Matt has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle […]
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Logging truck rolls in Durham; driver OK
DURHAM — An overturned pulp truck shut down Route 9 for most of Wednesday morning as crews cleaned up logs and police investigated. Douglas Goucher of Wayne was driving through the intersection of Route 9 and Swamp Road at about 9:45 a.m. when he lost control of the truck and it flipped over, Maine State […]
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Central Maine Credit Union recognizes school librarians
LEWISTON — Central Maine Federal Credit Union hosted a reception on Dec. 7 to present donations to Androscoggin public elementary school librarians. This marks the credit union’s 10th year of donating to Androscoggin county public school libraries. Central Maine Credit Union’s president, Vicki Stuart, said, “’Books for Kids’” is our credit union’s signature community project. […]
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Saint Joseph’s students earn scholarships
STANDISH — The following students have been awarded scholarships at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and are among 20 outstanding students receiving scholarships through the Corporate Alliance Program for Scholarships this year. Christopher Bryant, a sophomore business and sports management major from Gray, has been awarded the Casco Credit Union Scholarship. Chandel Bouthot, a sophomore […]
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Local students perform in USM ensembles
PORTLAND — Local students recently performed as part of the University of Southern Maine School of Music student ensembles. As the only School of Music in a public university in New England, the school features a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars and mentors. More than 100 concerts and events are presented each academic year; […]
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Two die in crashes on slippery roads in Durham and Greene
LEWISTON — Police were investigating fatal crashes in Durham and Greene during a Wednesday rain and ice storm. Just after 10 a.m. in Durham, a car driven by Michael Connolly, 51, of Freeport slid off Pinkham Brook Road. Connolly was dead when emergency crews arrived. Witnesses said the vehicle brake lights never came on as […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Nicholas Dulac, 31, of 105 Second St., warrant, 7:55 p.m. Thursday, on Second Street. * Anthony Rembert, 34, of 52 Fourth St., warrant, 8:31 a.m. Friday, at that address. * Richard Charles Steven, 70, of 14 Pine Cone Drive, Old Orchard Beach, operating under the influence, 8:33 p.m. Saturday, on Turner Road. […]
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King’s kingdom: Stephen King’s newest book again features the L-A area, and Frank Anicetti’s not complaining — except about King’s taste in soft drinks.
“Cross the tracks and you’ll be at the intersection of Main and Lisbon. After that, buddy, the world is yours.” Indeed. And this is why I’m all over downtown Lisbon Falls, wandering in the late-day shadow of the old Worumbo mill. I try this door and then that one. I measure the distance between Worumbo […]
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Durham firefighters respond to report of smoke
DURHAM — A “butt bucket” was blamed for what was first thought to be a house fire at 177 Pinkham Brook Road on Tuesday afternoon, fire Chief Bill St. Michel said. A passing motorist was the first to spot the smoke coming from Charles Hart’s home at around 3 p.m. and alerted the Fire Department. […]
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Suspicious fire probed in N.H.
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a suspicious fire at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. School officials tell WMUR-TV (http://bit.ly/u6kOQR ) that firefighters arrived at a storage building at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The roof was engulfed in flames and the front of the building was opened […]