DURHAM — Voters in the RSU 5 towns of Durham, Freeport and Pownal narrowly defeated a proposal to bond up to $16.95 million for improvements to Freeport High School. The vote was 2,028 to 2,202. The money would have paid for constructing and equipping additions, and renovating and improving the school building, athletic facilities and […]
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Seminar: Tax-free investing GRAY — A free seminar on “Tax-free Investing: It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep” will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education center. The class will be given by Karen Fuller, financial adviser at Edward Jones. Call the Adult Ed […]
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‘Feathers over Freeport’ programs planned
FREEPORT/POWNAL — The third annual “Feathers over Freeport,” a unique event designed to appeal to birdwatchers of all abilities and especially to families and children, will take place the last weekend in April. “Feathers over Freeport” will highlight special birding opportunities at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, including the Hawk Watch at the summit, […]
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Robert Dudley Purinton
1925 – 2013 POWNAL — Robert Dudley Purinton, 87, of Pownal, died Friday April 5, at Maine Medical Center. He was born on June 13, 1925, in Augusta, a son of George D. and Anna J. Laughlin Purinton. Robert attended elementary school in Gray and the Pennell Institute, also in Gray. Robert, along with many […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on April 1 were as follows: first, Dick Allen and Pete Cummings, 71 percent; second, Les Buzzell and Paul Sherman; third, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; first in B, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe. Winners on April 2 were: first/second […]
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Community supper, concert by New Wine set for March 10
POWNAL — On Sunday, March 10, the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will sponsor a community supper at 5 p.m., for which a donation will be accepted. A concert by New Wine will follow. Admission is free. A free will offering will be taken. For more information call Pastor Ray St. Pierre […]
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Tree ID snowshoe walk BUCKFIELD — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead and the Western Foothills Land Trust are co-sponsoring a winter tree identification snowshoe walk on Sunday, Feb. 17. Tish Carr, who is a forester and Norway’s tree warden, will lead the walk on the newly opened Packard Trail at the Virgil Parris Forest. The […]
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Area students named to National Honor Society at Cheverus
PORTLAND — Cheverus High School recently announced the induction of 73 students into the National Honor Society. The honor was conferred to the following local students, all members of the Class of 2014, at an induction ceremony held Jan. 27. Alexandra Logan of Brunswick, Brittany Bell of Lewiston, Jessica Soucy of Lewiston, Owen Kivela of […]
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Snowshoe race goes on thanks to Nemo
POWNAL — While winter storm Nemo was an inconvenience for many, for the Trail Monster Running Club it saved the day, making it possible for the club to host its White Out snowshoe race. Race Director, Ryan Triffitt had been preparing to change the race to a trail run as of Tuesday, but word of […]