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Nancy L. Trider

1934 – 2015 AUBURN — Nancy L. Trider, 80, a resident of North Road, Leeds, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn. She was born in Leeds on Nov. 9, 1934, the daughter of Stanley and Ruth (Lovewell) Bryant. Nancy attended school in Leeds and was a 1952 graduate of […]

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George E. Hartford

1929 – 2015 LEEDS — George E. Hartford, 86, of Plains Road in Leeds, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, at home, surrounded by his loving family. George was born March 25, 1929, to Lena and Floyd Hartford. He attended Leeds and Monmouth schools and was an active member of the community. George was a generous […]

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Ronald E. Blaisdell

1945 – 2015 WALES — It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our loving husband, brother and friend, Ronald E. Blaisdell, 70, who transitioned from this world to his home in heaven after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron died at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Oct. 19. He was […]

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Walter E. Bubier

1921 – 2015 FARMINGTON — Walter Earle Bubier, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Pinewood Terrace in Farmington, surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on May 5, 1921, a son of Guy and Grace (Thompson) Bubier. He grew up in the Wilton area, receiving his education from Wilton Academy. He married […]

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Fire razes Leeds house

According to Leeds Fire Chief Glenn Holt, no one was hurt. Owner Larry Hewins, 63, lived alone in the house, which was insured, according to the Kennebec Journal. The fire is not considered suspicious, according to Holt, but the home will be investigated to determine the cause of the blaze.  A passer-by reported the fire […]

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Shirley L. Poirier

1942 – 2015 LEEDS — Shirley L. Poirier, 72, a resident of Bernie Hartford Road, Leeds, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at her home in Leeds. She was born in Nashua, N.H., on Nov. 17, 1942, the daughter of George Mayor and Lillian Ford. Shirley attended school in Newport, R.I. Shirley was married to […]

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Dale Robert Marston

1952 – 2015 AUBURN — Dale Robert Marston, 63, of Leeds passed way peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Hospice House in Auburn. He was born in Augusta on Aug. 8, 1952, the son of Mary and Charles Marston. He grew up in Leeds with his two brothers and three sisters. On Oct. 9, […]

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Working: Rusty perfection

LEEDS — The 1954 Ford F-100’s frame is patched together with 29 vintage license plates, held down with screws dipped in acid and left out in the rain to get them nice and faux-old. The overhead light in the truck cab is a bare light bulb. The seat covers are burlap sacks. The change cup on […]

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Leeds voters approve spending increase

LEEDS  — About 35 Leeds voters approved a budget of just over $1 million for the town Saturday, agreeing to almost every spending article presented at the annual town meeting.  As part of that new budget, voters agreed to set aside $180,000 and use an additional $100,000 in carry-over for road upgrades. Town Clerk Joyce […]