1944 – 2016 BOWDOIN — Roland A. Morgan, 71, passed away quietly at home with family on Sunday, Feb. 28. Roland was born July 8, 1944 in Lisbon Falls, third son of Wilfred (Biff) and Lydia Mae Morgan. He graduated from Lisbon High School, Class of 1963. Roland married Gail Allen in August 1968 and […]
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Steve Morgan to announce run for Mayor of Lewiston
LEWISTON — The race to be mayor of Lewiston is about to grow. Former Lewiston City Council president and local real estate broker Stephen Morgan will publicly announce his candidacy at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Dufresne Plaza on Lisbon Street, according to his campaign’s Facebook page. Morgan, a Republican, is a member of the Kora Shrine. […]
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Video: Teen, 12-year-old boy rescued from river in Mechanic Falls
Posted by Auburn Fire Department on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Swift Water Rescue in Mechanic Falls Posted by Auburn Fire Department on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Swift Water Rescue in Mechanic Falls Posted by Auburn Fire Department on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 MECHANIC FALLS — Rescue crews pulled a teenager and a 12-year-old boy from […]
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Martin F. Morgan Jr.
LEWISTON — A memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Martin F. Morgan Jr. was celebrated by the Rev. Stephen Concannon Tuesday morning, April 7, at Holy Family Church of the Prince of Peace Parish. During Mass, the Old Testament reading was proclaimed by grandson, Martin Morgan. The New Testament reading was proclaimed […]
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Forum speaker to talk about election results and what they mean
LEWISTON — Results of the recent election and what they mean will be the topic at the Great Falls Forum at noon Friday, Nov. 21, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. Bates College Associate Professor of Politics John Baughman will speaking on “The 2014 Election: What did we Learn and What Can We […]
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Farmington board chooses assessing service
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen voted to pursue a contract with John E. O’Donnell and Associates for assessing services beginning Jan. 1. Following an executive session Monday to review the four firms who responded, Selectmen Josh Bell, Stephan Bunker, Andy Buckland and Michael Fogg chose O’Donnell, Town Manager Richard Davis said. Chairman Ryan Morgan […]
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Gas company not committing to Farmington line by 2016, UMF says
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has received notice from Summit Natural Gas of Maine that the company is unable to commit to providing natural gas to UMF by 2016, according to a statement released Friday. “In light of Summit’s decision, UMF will continue to explore alternative energy sources in its commitment to […]
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Farmington moves to contracted assessing services
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed Tuesday to contract with a firm for assessing services when the current assessor retires at the end of the year. The next step is for the town manager, town attorney and assessor Mark Caldwell to go over the three proposals under consideration and make a recommendation, Board […]
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Purse stolen from locked vehicle in Strong
STRONG — While an owner of a vehicle parked on the side of Route 4 was tubing down the Sandy River on Sunday, someone smashed a window and stole a pocketbook, Franklin County Lt. David Rackliffe said. A rock was used to break a passenger window to get into the vehicle and steal the purse, […]
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Natural gas line delayed; road work also delayed in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A proposed natural gas line from Jay to Farmington and Livermore Falls has been delayed, Town Manager Richard Davis told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. “The latest news from Summit Natural Gas is that they will not be coming until at least 2016,” he said. A more detailed time frame for the […]