AUBURN — Lewiston High School’s loss is Edward Little High School’s gain on the baseball diamond. After two years at the helm of the Lewiston Blue Devils’ program, head coach Dave Jordan is pulling up stakes and crossing the bridge to take over the vacant head coaching position with the rival Red Eddies. “The biggest […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter seeks homes for several dogs
FARMINGTON — An adoption special, Dog Days of Summer, at Franklin County Animal Shelter on Saturday found homes for five adult dogs. For the special, the shelter offered $50 off the regular adoption price. The shelter recently experienced a huge influx of dogs, Heidi Jordan, executive director, said. Thirteen dogs, including seven black Lab puppies, were […]
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Pickleball passion on the rise
FARMINGTON — It’s fun, addictive and a sport that Wilton dentist Dr. Milad Bozorgnia is passionate about. He thinks about it, even dreams about it … pickleball, a cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong, according to the USA Pickleball Association’s website. The thought of playing helps get him through the stress of the day, […]
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Auto Racing: Jordan’s season a slam dunk
TURNER — While a majority of stock car racing fans focus most of their attention on drivers in the premier classes, it’s actually those dozens of volunteer-driven support division teams that keep the sport alive. They’re the ones who toil week-in and week-out with very little fame or reward, committed to racing simply out […]
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College prep classes available for those who want to go to college
LIVERMORE FALLS — Nickey Gower never thought she would be a college student. Now, she’s the first one is her family. “My family is so proud,” the Livermore Falls resident said. Gower said the support, assistance and caring received while working toward a high school diploma in the RSU 73 Adult and Community Education program […]
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Kingfield residents urged to attend school board meeting
KINGFIELD — Selectmen encouraged local residents to attend the next RSU 58 school board meeting at Kingfield Elementary School to learn more about cost-saving proposals for the district. Selectmen noted at their Monday night meeting that the public can learn more about the plans at the 6:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, Sept 12. The town also […]