AUGUSTA — First lady Ann LePage presided over the annual presentation of the Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism. The eight winners and eight honorees have had an impact in communities across the state. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteer are presented each year during National Volunteer Week, the annual celebration of citizen volunteer […]
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Waterville sweeps Class B track and field titles
Saturday, the Waterville senior added to her trophy case by capturing three individual titles and ran a leg on the winning 1,600-meter relay squad in helping the Purple Panthers capture their seventh consecutive girls’ Class B state track and field championship. Waterville won by a convincing margin, 136-64 over runner-up Lake Region. Winslow was third […]
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Saint Joseph’s College gives awards
STANDISH — The following students earned awards at Saint Joseph’s College. Kiani Camire of Lewiston earned the Environmental Science Award, given to student for excellence in the study of environmental science. Chelsea Dupal of Durham earned the Exercise Science Award, given to an outstanding graduating senior majoring in exercise science. Courtney Hansen of Auburn earned […]
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Fire mars holiday celebration in Gray
GRAY — A family returned from a Memorial Day outing to find their home in flames Monday evening. Fire crews from Gray, New Gloucester, Windham, Poland and Auburn responded when a passer-by called 911 to report that the home belonging to Jean Palanza at 226 West Gray Road was on fire. Palanza, who lives at […]
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Rev. Maurice N. Morin
1938 – 2013 LEWISTON — Rev. Maurice N. Morin, 74, of Lewiston, died Friday, May 24, at Ouellette’s Adult Foster Home. He was born in Lewiston on August 16, 1938, the son of the late Arsene and Yvonne (Tremblay) Morin. “Father Moe,” as he was known throughout Maine, attended Holy Cross Parochial School. He also […]
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School budget meeting for Gray-New Gloucester set for Thursday
GRAY — The SAD 15 district budget meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in the cafetorium at the Gray-New Gloucester High School on Libby Hill Road. A voter registration check-in begins at 6 p.m. Voters will be asked to approve a 17-article warrant that paves the way for a final district […]
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Information about L-A in Civil War sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a volunteer instructor for the University of Southern Maine’s Senior College, focusing on Maine in the Civil War. I am interested in putting together a class on Lewiston-Auburn’s role, both at home and in the war zone. Previously, I’ve found resources are scarce, and a few who might have information […]
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Fire fundraiser at Russell Park LEWISTON — The staff, management team and residents at Russell Park Rehab and Living Center invite the public for a Hot Dog Extravaganza/Food Drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, for those affected by the April 29 Blake Street fire. Two hot dogs with toppings, including chili […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
FORT KENT – Peru resident Hannah J. Mikkonen was one of 29 current University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students inducted into the UMFK Nursing Honor Society at a special ceremony held April 18. All students have excelled in the four-year Bachelor of Science in nursing program at UMFK and are very active in […]
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Potluck supper at Buckfield High BUCKFIELD — A potluck supper will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Buckfield High School. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children. Proceeds benefit Paul Jordan who lost everything in a fire. Youth Orchestra at Auburn Library AUBURN — A spring concert will be […]