GRAY — Bri Doucette scored five goals and Emma Kilton notched a pair of goals as Poland defeated Gray-New Gloucester, 9-2, in Western Maine Conference field hockey action on Monday. Hwida Nawass and Autumn Willis also found the back of the cage for the Knights. Madelyn Cote scored for the Patriots. Ashton Sturtevant made one […]
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Death notices for Tuesday, Sept. 4
DRAKE — Doris C.,85, formerly of Lisbon, died Sunday, Aug. 26. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon. DRISCOLL — Louis E., 95, of Lewiston passed away Friday, Aug. 24. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. […]
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Oxford 250: Glen Luce’s win shows strength of Maine racers
OXFORD — Driver Shawn Martin knows a fat wallet and a long line of wealthy sponsors buys a lot of race car, and might make him a regular in the winner’s circle. Martin and a handful of local drivers were facing stiff competition from abroad at the AIM Recycling Oxford 250 presented by Kenny U-Pull […]
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Phil Knight, Nike co-founder, to step down
NEW YORK (AP) — Nike Chairman Phil Knight plans to step down, and says he wants President and CEO Mark Parker to succeed him. Knight, 76, says he plans to stay involved with the company after he steps down as chairman. Parker has been Nike’s president and CEO since 2006. Nike Inc. says it expects […]
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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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RSU 73 board denies grievance, offers buildings to Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board voted 7-4 Thursday night to deny a grievance from a district employee. The decision came after a two-hour executive session, which included Drummond and Woodsum lawyer Tom Trenholm, Spruce Mountain High School Principal T.J. Plourde, Superintendent Kenneth Healey and several members of the RSU 73 employees’ […]
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Downtown B&B well-received, even if it’s only partially open
LEWISTON — Reviews for the Inn at Agora, the bed and breakfast across the street from Kennedy Park, are great — even though it’s only partially open. The bed and breakfast began taking guests, three at a time, in the fall. It’s part of the ongoing renovations at the old St. Patrick’s Parish and it’s […]
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Racing Roundup: Jay-Livermore locals close championship deal at Beech Ridge
Two of the three division championships at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway of Scarborough are coming home to the tri-county area. Dave Farrington Jr. of Jay and Justin Karkos of Livermore Falls were crowned champions Saturday night along with Garrett Hall of Scarborough as the track concluded its 66th season of competition. Farrington won the NASCAR […]