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Funeral notices for Monday, Nov. 20

BUCKMINSTER — Raymond A., 84, of New Vineyard, passed away in Lewiston on Wednesday, Nov. 15. On Wednesday, Nov. 22, visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., with a funeral service to begin at 3 p.m., at Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, Maine 04938. Donations may […]

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New adult education director hired, three new people on the RSU 73 board

LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 welcomed three new members to the board Thursday night. Joel Pike of Jay replaces former member Darcie Calden, who chose not to run again. Hollander Richards of Livermore replaces Tim Madden who also chose not to seek another three-year term. Laurie Sanborn, a former Livermore Falls selectman, ran […]

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Safety Jordan Richards is hoping to continue his education when he leaves Stanford to play for Bill Belichick and the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. “I just want to learn and I’m going to go there and try and be a sponge and soak up as much as I […]

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Dirigo graduates return to speak to senior class about college, life after high school

DIXFIELD — Seven Dirigo High School graduates on Monday advised seniors about their college experiences and life after high school. Justin Richards, a senior at the University of Maine at Orono majoring in biology, was asked if there was anything that would have made his transition from high school to college easier. “Looking back, I […]

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Mexico residents sign up for municipal-sharing subcommittees

MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen has four volunteers for subcommittees studying shared services with Rumford, Town Manager John Madigan said at Tuesday evening’s board meeting. The boards have been meeting since June to talk about sharing services. In September, Municipal Resources, a New Hampshire-based company, provided both towns with a proposal for a comprehensive […]

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Mexico selectmen vote to approve Fire Department, Public Works budget proposals

MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted during Tuesday evening’s budget meeting to approve budget proposals for the town’s fire department and public works department. Town Manager John Madigan said Wednesday that the selectmen approved a $268,583 budget proposal for the town’s fire department, which was “a little higher than last year.” The fire department […]

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Eustis voters OK $1M budget in 30 minutes

EUSTIS — It took half an hour for about 35 residents to approve a budget of $1 million at Saturday’s town meeting. “It was quick,” Selectman Jay Wyman said early Saturday evening. “Basically, everything went very well. Everything was approved and there was very little discussion.” The warrant included 22 articles, some of which increased […]