The droplet of gasoline that Butch Lindley and Ben Rowe’s potential winning cars couldn’t digest. The finicky tire that dashed independent racer and Oxford Plains Speedway lifer Alan Wilson’s dreams. A disappearing sun that turns an afternoon also-ran into an evening rocket. Six intangible elements make the 250 almost impossible to predict while giving the […]
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RSU 9 raises approved; salary set for interim Mt. Blue principal
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors voted 9-3 Tuesday night to give a 2 percent raise for three non-union positions, Superintendent Tom Ward said Wednesday. The positions are director of curriculum/assistant superintendent, business manager and half-time principal at Mallett School in Farmington, he said. They are held by Leanne Condon, Kris Pottle and Keith Martin, respectively. […]
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H.S. Track and Field: Eddies built for speed, once again
AUBURN — The tradition of elite sprinters on the Edward Little boys’ track and field never died, according to coach Ryan LaRoche. It just bounced away for a while. “The athletes that we had over the last few seasons were pretty good sprinters, but they were more willing to do other events like the hurdles […]
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Volunteers needed for Martin Stream fish passage survey
TURNER/LIVERMORE/HARTFORD — A stream crossing survey to assess fish passage barriers in the Martin Stream watershed began in September. The watershed is located within the towns of Turner, Livermore and Hartford. The goal is to identify, map and prioritize barriers for future connectivity restoration. Survey teams will consist of volunteers and technical leaders who will […]
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RSU 9 hires new staff
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors approved hiring several people on Aug. 27 that Superintendent Tom Ward recommended for positions in the 10-town school district. Lynda Szenes was hired as a special education teacher at W.G. Mallett School in Farmington. Diane Pinkham was hired as a half-time third-grade teacher at Mallett. Teacher Keith Martin, who is […]
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M. Newell: Uproar over verdict unjustified
In reference to the uproar over the “not guilty” verdict for George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin, I would like to point out that most murders of blacks are committed by blacks. According to 2005 Bureau of Justice statistics, 93 percent of black murders are committed by blacks, and there are eight thousand […]
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TD Bank 250: Martin dominates Sun Journal 75 to launch weekend
OXFORD — With chain lightning providing the not-too-distant backdrop, Carey Martin thundered to victory Friday night in the Sun Journal 75 Pro All Stars Series Sportsman race at Oxford Plains Speedway. Martin, who was a five-time champion when the Limited Sportsman cars competed at OPS on a weekly basis, scored his 45th win at OPS, […]
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Gun changed the equation in Sanford, Florida
Trayvon Martin is dead. George Zimmerman is not guilty. Except for the people involved in the case — who will be forever marked by the tragedy — the rest of us should move on. Before we do there is a cautionary lesson to be learned about guns, the people who carry them and the rest […]