PERU — The fate of the former Friends of Peru Elementary School building was decided Tuesday when residents voted 261-224 to allocate $7,000 to the community center and continue its operations under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen. The opposing questions on Tuesday’s ballot, either to fund or destroy the building, which failed 208-288, […]
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Time-out: Hebert is No. 1 with Spruce Mountain
JAY — This is the place where nearly everybody knows Suzanne Hebert’s name. We are not talking about Sam Malone, Woody Boyd and Carla Tortelli — the risible characters on “Cheers.” This is the Phoenix Dome, not a TV show about a Boston bar — and the 77-year-old Hebert, like Beantown-pub regulars Norm Peterson or […]
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Dixfield selectmen agree to postpone filling Planning Board, Finance Committee vacancies
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen agreed Monday evening to wait until its next meeting to fill in vacancies in the Planning Board and Finance Committee, citing the fact that it needs more time to review the applicants. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said that there were two vacancies on the Planning Board and one vacancy […]
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Dirigo graduates return to speak to senior class about college, life after high school
DIXFIELD — Seven Dirigo High School graduates on Monday advised seniors about their college experiences and life after high school. Justin Richards, a senior at the University of Maine at Orono majoring in biology, was asked if there was anything that would have made his transition from high school to college easier. “Looking back, I […]
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Canton board chooses chairman
CANTON — The Board of Selectmen held its organizational meeting Thursday, electing Donald Hutchins as chairman and choosing the committees and departments members will oversee. Hutchins chose to oversee the Planning Board and the Budget Committee. Mac Ray took the Recreation Department, Parks and Trails, and Sewer. Russell Adams chose the Fire Department and Brian […]
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Veteran, 93, steps up to help Jay VFW post keep charter
JAY — VFW Post 3335 Commander Palmer Hebert said he will remain commander until members fill the position at the nearly 80-year-old organization. His term is up. He will work with member Don LeSuer of Jay, nearly 93, to make sure the post does not lose its charter. They are hoping younger veterans will step […]
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Mixed Martial Arts: Prior cancellations spice up NEF XI
LEWISTON — New England Fights’ 10th anniversary card at Androscoggin Bank Colisee admittedly lost some of its luster between the weigh-in and the opening bell. September’s loss is November’s gain. On the heels of bitter disappointment when their opponents failed to meet commitments seven weeks ago, John Ortolani and Jesse Erickson will use those unwanted […]
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Solid foundation for city arena: City Council tours dual ice rink facility
AUBURN — The first sheet of ice in the city’s new dual-sheet ice arena could be open in November, according to developers and city officials. “We are coordinating a transition plan, opening Rink 1 here, transitioning Ingersol Arena to Rink 2 and opening here,” Ice Arena Manager Joshua MacDonald told city councilors Monday. MacDonald and […]
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Mixed Martial Arts: Biddeford next on busy slate
New England Fights has made an immediate splash in the world of mixed martial arts, no question. But it’s still a regional promotion, and Maine is still a small state by any measure. So one scary part of unleashing two major fight cards in your backyard, only three weeks apart, is wondering if the talent […]