GRAY — Three professional chainsaw artists will demonstrate their work from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Maine Wildlife Park. Ron Carlson is a professional chainsaw carver from China, Maine. He began woodcarving in the mid 1960s; in the early 1990s a friend introduced him to the chainsaw. The speed and […]
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Well done – Student achievements
GORHAM — Molly Elizabeth Metevier graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Maine on May 11 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. While at the University of Southern Maine, she worked part time with children who have developmental disabilities as a behavioral health professional. She was also a member of the Golden Key […]
Lewiston couple jailed on drug charges
LEWISTON — A Lewiston couple remained in jail Tuesday night, charged with aggravated trafficking in crack cocaine after they were stopped by state police near the Gray exit of the Maine Turnpike. Tanya Cahill, 27, and William Murchison, 29, were arrested Sunday night after Maine Drug Enforcement Agency agents alerted troopers the two were suspected […]
Beverly Reagan
1935 – 2013 PORTLAND — Beverly Louise Reagan, 78, of Gray, died on Sunday, August 4, at Maine Medical Center after a period of declining health. She was born in New Gloucester on March 14, 1935, a daughter of Beulah (Glass) and Frederick Mowatt. Beverly was a production worker at Burnham & Morrill for over […]
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Monmouth history book now on sale MONMOUTH — Recalling Monmouth’s Greatest Turf and Farm Era Vol. II is now available at the Monmouth Museum, 749 Main St. This book is filled with several hundreds pages of stories and photos of interest to people all over Maine and New England. Contributors included Bobbie Bowler, Larry Buggia […]
Radiologic technology students graduate
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions celebrated with 20 graduating radiologic technology students and their families at a recent pinning ceremony. A number of awards were presented to graduating students, including the following: The Dr. Clark F. Miller Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement was awarded to Shana Connor […]
Well Done – Area students named to honors lists
AMES, Iowa — Jennifer Elizabeth Smith of Fryeburg, majoring in veterinary medicine, was named to the 2013 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa State University. — SAVANNAH, Ga. — Annunziata Graziano of Readfield has been named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design for spring quarter 2013. — RICHMOND, Ky. […]
Local students graduate from Cheverus
PORTLAND — The following local students graduated from Cheverus High School Class of 2013 on June 2: Gray: Zijue Jessamine Huang, Paige Allyn Severance, Tyler Jake Small, Christian Timothy Verreault, Tracey Ellen Whitmore. Lisbon Falls: Zachary J. Walker-Elders. Naples: Gradeigh Dorian Cameron. New Gloucester: Michael Millington Lyons. — Baccalaureate awards Zijue Jessamine Huang was given […]
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Sunday skating in Bridgton BRIDGTON — Public skating will take place in July at Bridgton Ice Arena from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for grades 1-12, $2 for children under 6 and seniors […]
Living history re-enactors to exhibit at Maine Wildlife Park July 20, 21
GRAY — For much of the day on Saturday, July 20, and on Sunday, July 21, until noon, The Ancient Ones, a Maine living history group in full period dress, will set up a real living history camp from the late 1700s and 1800s. The exhibit will feature a large period canvas tent and keep […]