Given the setting and that he’s never played auctioneer, Oxford County Chief Deputy Hart Daley intends to play it conservative when he sells a Venezuelan tycoon’s waterfront cabin later this summer. “I will not be rapid-fire auctioneering,” Daley said. Sworn to serve and uphold the law, county sheriffs, just one of a handful of positions […]
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Well done — Students honored for achievements
PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. — Zachary Smith of East Dixfield has been named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College for the fall 2014 semester. Smith, who is majoring in forestry, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. Smith was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average […]
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Richard Leroy King
2015 LOVELL — Richard Leroy King of Lovell passed away on Wednesday, March 18, at home after a three-and-a-half-year journey with leukemia that had more bright moments than low with his loving wife of 64 years, son, friends and doggies. Richard served in the U.S. Navy, both in World War II and the Korean War. […]
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Clarkson University names Presidential Scholars
POTSDAM, N.Y. — The following local students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2014 semester at Clarkson University. McKenna LaChapelle of Buckfield, a freshman majoring in engineering studies. Jared Lapierre of Poland, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering. Benjamin Lowit of Lewiston, a freshman majoring in computer engineering. Samantha Rideout of New Gloucester, […]
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UNE fall semester dean’s list announced
BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. Auburn: Alexandra J. Bazinet, Ashleigh L. Footer, Rebecca […]
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Lovell library to host talk on publishing
LOVELL — Aspiring authors writing nonfiction may attend a discussion to learn how to publish a book from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at the Charlotte E. Hobbs Library in Lovell. Six members of the Sweden Historical Society, Kay Lyman, Marcia Storkerson, Sue Black, Janet Mahannah, Dell Foss and Perri Black, worked […]
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Charles E. Micklon
1945 – 2015 SOUTH PARIS — Charles E. Micklon, 69, of Lovell passed away Friday, March 13, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris, where he resided for the past year. Born Aug. 7, 1945, in Norway, Charlie attended Oxford Hills High School and graduated in 1964. He enlisted in the Army in 1966 […]
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Lovell inn owner holds essay contest to choose new owner
LOVELL — A woman who won a Maine country inn in an essay writing contest more than two decades ago wants to give it away in the same manner. Janice Sage is asking prospective owners of the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant to persuade her why they should have the opportunity take over the facility […]
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Owl Prowl Friday, woods hike Saturday in Lovell
LOVELL — The Greater Lovell Land Trust will sponsor two events this weekend. The Owl Prowl, previously planned in February, was postponed to Friday, March 6, because of below zero temps and the wind chill factor. Meet at the Greater Lovell Land Trust office at 6:45 p.m. on Friday night for a brief introduction and […]
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Animal shelter’s Fur Ball is Feb. 20 FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter Fur Ball will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at UMF North Dining Hall. Cost is $20 per family or $5 per ticket. The ball was postponed from Saturday, Feb. 14. For more information, visit fcanimalshelter.org or […]