OXFORD HILLS/MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16’s Food Service Department and St. Joseph’s College provide free meals to children and teens age 18 and under during the summer through the Summer Food Service Program, also known as Summer Meals. Families are encouraged to come to the kickoff events to learn more about the program in their […]
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Military notes
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Marine Corps Pvt. Robert G. Bissonnette Jr., son of Lori J. and Robert G. Bissonnette of Harrison, and Marine Corps Pvt. Edward W. Quasnitschka, son of Linda S. and Gregory P. Grinnell of Bridgton, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. […]
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Saint Joseph’s College dean’s list students named
STANDISH — The following local residents were named to the dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine for the spring semester. Elizabeth Allen of Gray Susan Attianese of Naples Matthew Barlion of Auburn Meghan Bradley of Fryeburg Willie Brown of Fayette Christopher Bryant of Gray Kiani Camire of Lewiston Luke Cote of Lewiston Sophie-Mary […]
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British Soccer Camps returns to Harrison
HARRISON — All youth soccer players in the Lake Region and Oxford Hills area and beyond are invited to sign up for Challenger British Soccer Camp when it returns to Harrison’s RADR Sports Complex from Aug. 5-9. Ages 6-8 will attend a half-day program from 9 a.m. to noon for a cost of $115. A […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on June 3, were as follows: first, Jan and Vern Arey; second, Mike Quinn and Mike True; third, Marta Clements and Hazel Glazier; first in B, Bill Clifford and Richard Balian. Winners on June 4 were: first, Patricia Quinn and […]
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Well done – Area students receive degrees
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Seana Siekman of Bethel was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College at the 95th commencement ceremony on May 19. Siekman graduated cum laude with a major in environmental studies and government. — BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its 208th Commencement exercises on May 25. Anna Chase of Dixfield […]
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Harrison voters unanimously pass budget
HARRISON — Annual town meeting voters unanimously passed a $6.4 million budget Wednesday night. A total of 53 voters turned out at the Harrison Elementary School for the 30-minute session during which the 25-article warrant was swiftly passed. Town Manager George “Bud” Finch, said the 2013-14 budget is $223,142, or 3.6 percent, more than this […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2013 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — ST. PAUL, Minn. — Esther Schlotterbeck of Lewiston graduated from Macalester College on […]
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Harrison passes resolution opposing tar sands oil
HARRISON — Voters at Tuesday’s annual town meeting approved a resolution expressing their concern and opposition to any form of processed tar sands being piped through the town. The vote was 156-59. Harrison became the sixth town in Maine, including Bethel and Waterford, to oppose the piping of tar sands through the ExxonMobil’s South Portland-to-Montreal […]
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New England School of Communications honors list
BANGOR — The New England School of Communications has announced its honors list for spring 2013. High honors Auburn: Kacey Wight Canton: Brandon Doyen Durham: Stephen Creps Greene: James Morin Harrison: Brandon Denison Lewiston: Kathleen Bouchard, Christopher Rancourt Lovell: Harold Sheehan Poland: Kyle Kyllonen Roxbury: Lea Cone, Jessica Kane West Paris: Errol Silver Honors Auburn: Thomas […]