MINOT — John Bunker of Palermo, author of “Not Far From the Tree,” addressed the Minot and Hebron historical societies recently on the history of apples. Bunker has spent more than 40 years studying and researching apple production with emphasis on the heritage varieties found locally. He said historical evidence shows that the first […]
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Louise 'Nellie' M. Knapp
AUBURN — Louise “Nellie” (Morrell) Knapp, 79, of Gray and more recently of Hebron, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, at Clover Healthcare in Auburn. Louise was born in Windham to Clifford and Fannie (Plummer) Morrell on Oct. 28, 1938. After completing school in Windham and Gorham State Teachers College, she taught second grade at Memorial Elementary […]
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Author shares stories of Mainers on Titanic
HEBRON — Author Mac Smith of Stockton Springs addressed the Hebron Historical Society recently about his book, “Mainers on the Titanic.” He has spent nearly a decade investigating numerous sources to learn about those passengers with Maine connections. From many of the 1912 newspaper accounts of the sinking, as well as libraries and family descendants, […]
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2018 H.S. Football Preview: Team Capsules
DIRIGO Coach: Jim Hersom (fifth year) Region: Class E Last year’s record: 3-6, lost in D South quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Alex Gorham (RB/LB), Jack Lavorgna (OL/DL), Nolan Degroot (OL/LB), Cameron Kidder (TE/LB); Junior — Mike Packard (RB/DB); Sophomore — Cole Brown (QB/DB), Dallas Berry (RB), Liam Burnett (RB). Key losses: Cooper Chiasson (RB/DE), […]
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2018 High School Football Preview: Off the Grid
Our Off the Grid special section is an indepth look at the players and teams to watch in the 2018 high school football season.
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2018 H.S. Football Preview: Lumberjacks counting on new additions
HEBRON — While shutting out rival Kents Hill is always a welcome way to end a football season at Hebron Academy, the Lumberjacks probably wouldn’t have objected to their Evergreen Conference season lasting a little longer last year. Hebron won three of its last four games to finish 2017 with an identical record to the […]
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2018 High School Field Hockey Preview Capsules
Edward Little Red Eddies Coach: Kim Joler (first year) Class: A North; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: 5-10, lost in A North quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Megan Steele (M), Kiara Fournier (F), Mikaela Scott (D), Emma Allen (M), Jaylyn Metivier (S), Bella Coluombe (F), Olivia Ross (F); Junior — Anna LeBlanc (D), Jordan Cummings […]
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2018 Boys Soccer Preview Capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coach: Kyle Rines (seventh year) Class: D South; Conference: East-West Last year’s results: 15-2, lost in D South regional final. Returning athletes: Seniors — Noah Wiley (F), Dylan Harvey (F), Cole Merrill (D), Jacob Toomey (M), Abram Cormier (D), Hunter White (F), Corey Umstead (D); Juniors — Dan Perry (D), Caleb Chabe (M), […]
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Hebron station 90 degrees closer to salvation
HEBRON — The only surviving building of the town’s once thriving railroad complex on Station Road is one step closer to being saved from demolition. The Board of Selectmen gave its go-ahead on July 23 to rescind a previous vote to move the building off town property and have agreed to let the Historical Society […]
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Muddy fun at ‘Redneck’ event in Hebron on Saturday
HEBRON — The eighth, and possibly last, Redneck “Blank” was in full gear Saturday as trucks tried to make their way through a mud trench, music was blasting and thousands of people were camped out or riding around the campground on four-wheelers. Keri Woodcock of Lisbon and her boyfriend, Oland Easler, of Durham tried to […]