LEWISTON — Constance Mary Barbara Baril Bell, 84, passed away April 8 at Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born to Arthur and Annette Baril on Dec. 11, 1932, in Lowell, Mass. She was predeceased by her parents; and brothers, Arthur Jr. and James. Connie is survived by […]
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Gail J. Groomes
1948 – 2015 BOSTON, Mass. — Gail J. Groomes, 66, died Sunday, April 5, at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was born to Joseph M. and Evelyn A. (Rich) Groomes on April 18, 1948, in Lowell, Mass. She grew up in Livermore Falls and graduated from Livermore Falls High School, Class of 1966. She was a […]
Newry voters OK starting process to withdraw from SAD 44
NEWRY — It’s official: Newry voters decided Wednesday at the polls to continue the multi-step withdrawal process from School Administrative District 44. The district also includes Andover, which voted Wednesday to leave SAD 44. Other towns in the district are Bethel, Greenwood and Woodstock. Voters were asked whether they wanted to authorize the town’s Withdrawal […]
Franklin County deputies to get improved Tasers
FARMINGTON — Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department will be getting new Tasers to help fight crime. County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to accept the recommendation of Chief Deputy Steven Lowell to go with the Taser Assurance Plan to buy 15 digital Taser X26Ps with holsters and download cables. The company will give the […]
Winter carnival week kicks off on Monday
BETHEL — Students at Telstar High School are more than ready for the annual Winter Carnival week and the formal dance that caps it off on Feb. 15. “It’s a lot of fun,” said senior Eric Lowell. “I’m very competitive.” Each class will have many chances for friendly competition throughout the week by participating in […]
Ruth M. Lovett
1924 – 2013 SABATTUS — Ruth Marion Lovett, 89, died June 28, at home, with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Lowell, Mass., to Raymond and Hazel Shaw. Ruth grew up in Maine and Massachusetts. She graduated from high school in Revere, Mass. She went on to be an […]