100 Years Ago: 1918 A large working model of a United States transport ship will be one of the attractions at the Maine State Fair in Lewiston next week and be placed in the booth of the U. S. Employment bureau in the main building. This model cost about $6000 to construct and was built in the Texas yards in Bath. Harry Armstrong, […]
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Death notices for Friday, Sept. 14
ADAMS — Muriel A., of Auburn died Saturday, Sept. 8. Family and friends are invited to visit from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023. Burial and committal services to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Auburn. CLARK — Maurice, of […]
Chesterville board holds off on tax rate, office hours
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen on Thursday tabled setting the tax rate until the Regional School Unit 9 budget vote Oct. 11. They also tabled a decision on changing Town Office hours until the entire board is present. Town assessor Bill Van Tuinen of Madison said selectmen can legally commit taxes before the school budget is set, […]
Looking Back on September 14
100 years ago, 1917Though the streets of the two cities are quite frequently visited of late by persons decidedly intoxicated, the experiences of the local liquor deputies would indicate that it is not easy to get the goods. This is probably more true of those who are unfamiliar with the cities’ accommodations in this line. […]
Lisbon PTO recognized in national magazine
LISBON — Lisbon Community School’s parent teacher organization received national recognition for its support of enrichment activities last year, Principal Rob Kahler told the School Committee on Monday night. The school entered the PTO into a nationwide contest held by PTO Magazine, a national publication. The PTO received an honorable mention in that publication, Kahler […]