1948 – 2015 OXFORD — Donna M. Brulotte, 66, of Oxford, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rumford on Dec. 23, 1948, daughter of Donald and Ida (Eastman) Packard. She attended Pownal area schools and graduated from Andover Business College, earning two associate […]
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RSU 5 expects nearly 9.2% budget increase
FREEPORT — The fiscal 2016 budget for Regional School Unit 5 is expected to increase by $2.5 million, or 9.15 percent, officials said. The board of directors met March 25 to discuss the spending plan for the Freeport, Durham and Pownal school district. The total operating budget is expected to be over $29.8 million. If […]
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University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year. Highest honors Nicole Smith of Greene Jessica Ladd of Mason Township Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth Katie Harlow of Pownal Lacey Ryder of West Paris Mackenzie Hill of […]
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Students honored by colleges
KINGSTON, R.I. — The following students were named to the University of Rhode Island’s dean’s list for fall 2014. Sydney Grace Charles of Fryeburg. Joshua Wayne Harper of Gray. Emma Catherine Walker of Naples. Cameron Ernest Olson of Durham. Madeline Wiegman of Leeds. Kelynn Herlihy Laliberte of Norway. — STORRS, Conn. – Tyler Holmquist of […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Feb. 17 were as follows: first, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; second, Rosemarie Goodwin and Mike True; third, Sue Kaluzynski and Jan Arey; fourth, Claire Lyons and Dot Murray; first in B & C, Claire Lyons and Dot Murray; second, […]
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EL students hike Pownal hill to remember Maine’s fallen service members
POWNAL — Steven Sinclair and Shivam Kumar began to feel the weight of their task just minutes after they began their snowy, half-hour trek Friday morning to the top of Bradbury Mountain. Slush fell in clumps from tree limbs onto the forest floor, which was covered in leaves and mud. In minutes, the Edward Little […]
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Cheverus High School honor roll
PORTLAND — The following local students were named to the Cheverus High School second-semester honor roll. Grade 11 Honors: Michael Jones, Gray; Kyle Severance, Gray; Casey Simpson, Casco. Grade 12 High honors: Sara Hoffman, Raymond; William McMahon, Naples. Honors: Riley Archer, Gray; Brittany Bell, Lewiston; Gregory Grinnell, Bridgton; Owen Kivela, Pownall; Abigail Maker, Naples; Jessica […]
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St. Michael’s, Trinity plan Eucharist LEWISTON — St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Auburn will celebrate The Holy Eucharist with Trinity Episcopal Church on Bates Street in Lewiston at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. There will not be a 9 a.m. service at St. Michael’s on that day. Everyone is welcome to attend. Pig roast, auction […]
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Blueberry Festival at Poland church POLAND — Poland Community Church, 1212 Maine St., will have its Blueberry Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, rain or shine. Breakfast with blueberry waffles and blueberry sauce will be served at 8 a.m. Enjoy cobblers, cakes, ice cream and pies on the church grounds or […]
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Spaghetti supper at Legion AUBURN — William Rogers Post 153 will hold a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Menu will include spaghetti, salad bar, Italian bread and assorted desserts. Cost is $4 for 12 and under, $7 for 13 and older. Cram the Van for GAHS AUBURN — On Saturday, […]