MECHANIC FALLS — With the traditional town meeting a thing of the past, Wednesday’s public hearing on the town budget takes on added significance. “This will be the first time in history that people will have an opportunity to adjust proposed numbers at a public meeting, either up or down,” Town Manager John Hawley said. […]
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Historical society hosting roast beef supper, other events
MECHANIC FALLS — A roast beef supper and and a talk by Bill Green highlight May’s activities sponsored by the Mechanic Falls Historical Society. The society is holding its “Almost Famous Roast Beef Community Supper” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Price for the meal is $7 and $5 for children 12 and […]
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Fire destroys Mechanic Falls home
MECHANIC FALLS — Firefighters from seven towns battled a fire that left a family homeless Saturday morning. The house at 12 High St. suffered “severe internal damage,” Mechanic Falls Fire Chief Frederick Sturtevant III said Saturday evening. No one from the five-person family was home when the blaze broke out. The fire was discovered when […]
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State Police investigating Mechanic Falls crash that killed 2 teens
MECHANIC FALLS — Two teenagers died and two other young people were seriously injured when a car crashed Friday night on Elm Street near the Poland town line. Adam Nile, 19, and Britney Lee Wentworth, 18, both of Poland, were killed in the one-vehicle accident, according to Maine State Police. Nile was driving the car […]
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Michaud staffer in Mechanic Falls Thursday
MECHANIC FALLS — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, said a member of his staff will be available to meet with residents on Thursday, March 17, on issues they are facing with federal agencies and to discuss services available through his office. Constituent Service Representative Jon Shute of Michaud’s Lewiston office will be available from 10 […]
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Well done
Jenna R. Wing, daughter of Tim and Donna Wing of Mechanic Falls, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.30 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. A 2006 […]
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Adult Education offers enrichment classes
MECHANIC FALLS — Mechanic Falls–Minot–Poland Adult Education is offering a variety of enrichment courses this semester. AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators: A video and lecture-based course designed to increase safe driving awareness for those 55 and older. It qualifies for Maine’s mandatory insurance premium discount for 55+ but does not qualify for driving record […]
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Sturtevant gets seven years for sex assault
PARIS — A 42-year-old man convicted last year of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact against a 6-year-old girl was sentenced to seven years in prison Wednesday. Kurt W. Sturtevant Sr. of 21 Clifford St. in Mechanic Falls will be required to serve six years of probation, register as a lifetime sex offender and […]
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Tri-town Adult Education announces classes
MECHANIC FALLS — Adult Education’s winter/spring program has been announced. January general interest classes include: Belly Dance: No experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing; a hip scarf of some sort is also helpful. It will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Jan. 11. Registration is $25 for a six-week session. Couponing: Learn […]