LEWISTON — The Maine Technology Users Group is hosting an IT Community Peers and Beers event with a featured presentation, “Technology Recycling for Good,” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at DaVinci’s Eatery, 150 Mill St., Lewiston. MTUG’s Peers and Beers event is a chance for IT professionals and enthusiasts to network […]
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Progress reports approved for K-2 Lewiston students
LEWISTON — Parents of students in kindergarten through grade two will receive a report of their children’s progress this year, administrators advised the School Committee on Monday night. The reports will show whether students are on track to meet end-of-grade expectations. School Department Chief Academic Officer Sue Martin said the six elementary schools are rolling […]
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Turner schedules town meeting vote on rescue budget
TURNER — The Board of Selectmen will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday to review and vote on a warrant for a special town meeting this month. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at Leavitt Area High School. One article will ask if residents will vote to spend up to $431,588 for […]
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Local Racing: T.J. Brackett repeats as Oxford champion
It was a grind, and ultimately a wash, in one of the closest battles for the track championship in Oxford Plains Speedway history. T.J. Brackett of Buckfield overcame an early spin to finish ninth in the 75-lap Budweiser Pro Late Model season finale, holding on for a four-point margin over Turner’s Shawn Martin and his […]
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Martin digging for third title at Oxford Plains Speedway
TURNER — After one of the most competitive seasons in many years that saw 11 different winners in 13 races, an ultra-close championship battle in the premier class at Oxford Plains Speedway will close things out in fine style. Two-time Oxford Late Model champion (2004 and 2012) Shawn Martin now trails defending champion T.J. Brackett […]
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Former Maine lawmakers vying for a seat in Augusta
AUGUSTA — After a nearly five-decade career in the Maine Legislature that ended in a shocking defeat two years ago, it would seem that John Martin would be ready to enjoy some peace and quiet. But this year, the 73-year-old Democrat from Eagle Lake, who served an unprecedented 10 terms as House speaker, is among […]
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Foundation helps Franco-Americans afford college
LEWISTON — Brady Dion is leaving his summer job in Sabattus on Sunday to go to college — but college is expensive, he said. An Oak Hill High School graduate, Dion is getting some help — thanks to high grades, community volunteering, Franco-American roots and Franco elders who left money in their wills to the […]
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Farmington man, president of realty company, drowns in Wilton lake
WILTON — A Farmington man drowned Tuesday afternoon after he dove into Wilson Lake from his pontoon boat and surfaced struggling, according to a news release by the Maine Warden Service on Wednesday. Jeffrey “Jeff” Mitchell, 63, was pulled from the water by witnesses prior to the arrival of Maine Warden Service personnel. Wilton firefighters […]
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The art of a good turn: Roland Martin’s wood creations
Both are wood projects, after all, and both involve years of skill, patience, steady hands and lots of sawdust, Roland Martin of Lewiston said. “But of course, in carpentry, the saw turns and you shove the wood through,” he said. “Here, the wood turns and you shove the sharp object to it. It’s really backwards […]
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Local Racing Roundup: No. 9 … No. 9 … Martin keeps beat going at Oxford
No-repeat Friday simply transitioned into new-winner Saturday at Oxford Plains Speedway. Shawn Martin highlighted the track’s return to its traditional night of racing, becoming the ninth different Budweiser Pro Late Model feature winner in nine events this season. He’s no new face in victory lane, of course. Martin, of Turner, is a past speedway champion […]