TURNER — Randall Alden Wells, 68, of Turner, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 16. He was born Aug. 21,1949 in Lewiston, a son of the late Forrest and Phyllis (Alden) Wells. He attended local schools, graduating from Leavitt Institute in 1967. He was a lifetime stone mason in Turner, a member of the […]
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Maine School of Masonry receives hand-carved stone, is on TV
AVON — Rich Ciarcia, a board member of the Maine School of Masonry, presented a hand-carved stone that reads “Maine School of Masonry” to the founder of the school, Stephen D. Mitchell in January. Ciarcia, who meticulously carved the inscription, is a graduate of the school. The monument will be displayed in the entrance of […]
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Raymond R. Robert
LEWISTON — Raymond R. Robert, 70, of Lewiston died Saturday, Jan. 20, at Central Maine Medical Center surrounded his family. He was born on Aug. 2, 1947, in Lewiston to Roland and Simonne Robert. He attended St. Peter’s School and graduated from St. Dominic High School in 1965. While at St. Dom’s, he was a standout […]
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Nation’s only nonprofit masonry school turning out skilled workers
AVON — Nestled in the hills of this Franklin County town is a hidden gem of a school, the Maine School of Masonry. The country’s only private, nonprofit masonry school is a dream come true for its founder, Stephen D. Mitchell, who opened its doors in 2005. Since then, Mitchell has taught hundreds of students […]
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Great Falls Transportation Center wins Auburn council’s approval
AUBURN — A Great Falls Plaza bus station and transportation center will get nicer looks and stronger footings, councilors agreed Monday. Councilors voted to add nicer masonry, walls, vestibules and a more attractive roof on the new garage. Those items had been cut in an attempt to keep costs down. Councilors also agreed to build […]
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Masonry students create model of high school sign
LIVERMORE FALLS — Students in the Spruce Mountain High School alternative education program and RSU 73 Adult and Community Education have built a brick mock-up of a new high school sign. Masonry instructor Richard Ciarcia, owner of CRC Masonry of Livermore, said the model is 4 by 5 feet. Alternative education teacher Chris Ellingwood said […]