Rumford Eagles Valentine’s dance RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles Auxiliary will have a Valentine’s Day Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Social Room. Music will be provided by Backlash. All proceeds go to the Heart & Vascular Center at CMMC, through the Max Bear heart fund which is an Eagles […]
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Well Done – Student achievements
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Melanie Joy of Greensboro, N.C. has graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on Dec. 11 with a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies, concentrating in humanities. Joy is the daughter of Timothy and Anita Joy of New Gloucester. She graduated from Gray-New Gloucester High School in 2004 and Central […]
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Skiing: Marlee’s Race planned for January
READFIELD — An annual benefit Alpine ski race in celebration of Marlee Johnston will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, at the O’Connor Alpine Ski Training Center at Kents Hill School. All proceeds will benefit the ski club. Pre-registration is required; entry fee is $15 per racer, which includes a commemorative T-shirt. […]
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Robinson graduates basic training
Air Force Airman Christopher J. Robinson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]
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Olin Perry Wright Jr.
1934 – 2014 SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla.— Olin Perry Wright Jr., made his journey home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 12. He was 80 years old. Olin was born James Olin Wright on Feb. 1, 1934, at Fiske Hospital in Homestead, Fla., to Olin Perry and Frances Brown Wright. On his ninth birthday, […]
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Boys’ soccer: Maranacook trips up Orono for Class C crown
PORTLAND — There are 37 names listed on the Maranacook boys’ soccer team’s roster. While most programs have JV and freshman teams, the Black Bears elect to have one giant varsity roster. Regardless of their contributions on the team, they all share the common goal of capturing a state title. On Saturday, Maranacook did just […]
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Man killed in Readfield accident identified
READFIELD — Police have released the identity of the man killed in a single-vehicle accident on Plains Road on Tuesday. According to the Kennebec Journal, the deceased passenger was Alex Cruz, 26, of Connecticut. The other two men, Thorr Ellis, 20, of Gardiner, who was the driver, and Bradley Plevyak, 19, suffered broken bones […]
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One dead, two injured in Readfield accident
READFIELD — One man was killed and two others injured in a single-vehicle accident on Plains Road on Tuesday, according to police. The name of the deceased man has not been released pending notification of family members, Chief Deputy Ryan Reardon of the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said. The other two men, Thorr Ellis, 20, […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Area residents have recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]
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Well done – Students honored
NEWTON, Mass. — Leanne LaRosa of Harrison has received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises in May. LaRosa majored in applied math with secondary education. — NASHUA, N.H. — Magnolia Veronica Dixon of Avon was awarded the Dr. Jamison Gilder Hoff Leadership Medal at a Rivier University graduating student event […]