Coast Guard Seaman Bryton J. Bennett, son of Jodi L. and Tony H. Bennett of Mechanic Falls, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J. During the eight-week training program, Bennett completed a training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs […]
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Posted inObituaries
Theodore Howard Ireland
POLAND — Theodore Howard Ireland passed away peacefully Oct. 27 at his home. He was born in Guilford, the family soon moving to Portland. He graduated from Portland High School. He served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1960s.Before retiring, he had worked for Bradlee’s and TD Bank, both in Lewiston. He was one […]
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Fourth RSU 16 budget goes to voters Nov. 8
POLAND — RSU 16’s proposed $17.8 million budget for 2011-12 received strong support at Tuesday’s district budget meeting. The meeting marked the fourth time since May that Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland residents have approved School Committee-proposed budgets presented town meeting-style at district budget meetings. However, each time, in May, in June, and again in […]
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Jim Pinkham
APPLETON, Wis. — Jim Pinkham died Sept. 14, in Appleton, Wis. He was born in Portland, Dec. 20, 1960. He was employed at the Advertiser-Democrat as a reporter in Norway, later becoming editor. Survivors include his wife, Jean Pinkham of Appleton, Wis.; a son, James Pinkham of Germantown, Wis.; a daughter, Sarah Pinkham of Redding, […]
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Two volunteers receive Robert D. Turcotte Award
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice presented the Robert D. Turcotte Award to two individuals at the spring volunteer recognition events held in Auburn, Farmington and Bethel. The award is presented in honor of Robert Turcotte, an Auburn resident, who was treasurer of the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s board of directors from 1978 […]
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Gerald ‘Jerry’ Tardif
AUBURN — Memorial services for Gerald A. “Jerry” Tardif were held recently at Gracelawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. Mike Ring officiating. The musical selection “Spirit in the Sky” was played, with family members releasing 13 blue balloons, his favorite color. A reception following services was held at the Masonic Hall in Mechanic Falls, put […]
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Double doings for Maine country musicians
MECHANIC FALLS — The Northeast Invitational Country Showdown, hosted by the Down East Country Music Association, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, at the Silver Spur. Then on Saturday, Oct. 29, the association will put on its Country Music Saturday Night Show & Dance at the Litchfield Sportsman Club in Litchfield. Competition at […]