OXFORD — Charges have been dismissed against an Oxford man accused of assaulting a woman near Allen Hill Road in June. In an order filed Oct. 17 in Oxford County Superior Court, Assistant District Attorney Joseph O’Connor dismissed the case against James Grovo, citing insufficient evidence because the victim recanted her statement. Grovo was […]
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RSU 9 hires new staff
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors approved hiring several people on Aug. 27 that Superintendent Tom Ward recommended for positions in the 10-town school district. Lynda Szenes was hired as a special education teacher at W.G. Mallett School in Farmington. Diane Pinkham was hired as a half-time third-grade teacher at Mallett. Teacher Keith Martin, who is […]
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RSU 9 staff prepares to open schools to students
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 staff met Monday in the Mt. Blue Campus auditorium to kick off the new school year. New Superintendent Tom Ward and others spoke to the staff during the gathering. The district’s schools will open for students in grades kindergarten through nine on Wednesday, Aug. 28. All students, including upperclassmen, are scheduled to attend […]
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Gilbert, Ward join Maine Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame
BATH — Doug Gilbert and Dr. Tom Ward have earned respect throughout the wrestling community for years. Saturday, they were inducted into the Maine Amateur Wrestling Hall Of Fame at the Hyde School in Bath. More than 125 people attended the annual banquet. Joining Gilbert and Ward in the Class of 2013 were Maynard Pelletier, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Spruill seeks Auburn council seat
AUBURN — John T. Spruill said he plans to run for one of two at-large seats on the City Council, and he’s appealing to supporters to help him meet nomination requirements. Spruill released a statement that is critical of current councilors. “Shortsighted decisions like not supporting the Balloon Festival, Liberty Festival, closing fire stations and […]
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Auburn residents start process for November ballot
AUBURN — Candidates began working to get their names on November’s municipal ballot Monday. So far, eight people have taken out nominating petitions, and no seat has more than one candidate. Would-be candidates have until Aug. 22 to return petitions to the City Clerk’s office. Nomination papers are available at the City Clerk’s office in […]
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RSU 10 residents soon to receive budget explanation sheets
DIXFIELD — Residents of the 12 towns in RSU 10 will soon receive a new breakdown of the proposed 2013-14 budget in their mailboxes. The information sheet will show the impact of budgeting $468,000 for teacher retirement costs that had previously been paid by the state. It also explains that RSU 10 will receive nearly […]
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RSU 10 must pay nearly $500,000 for retirement costs
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board learned Monday that although it will receive slightly more state aid than expected, it also must pay half the state’s share of teacher retirement. The state’s recently adopted biennial budget provided more money for school districts but also required that the district pay half the state’s share of teacher […]
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Council, school committee nominations open for Twin Cities
LEWISTON — Election season kicks off July 8 in the Twin Cities. Nominating petitions and papers for people seeking city office in the Nov. 5 election become available Monday. In Auburn, papers are available at the City Clerk’s office in Auburn Hall. In, Lewiston, nominating petitions are available at the City Clerk’s office in City […]
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RSU 10 board to present revised budget
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board will decide on a revised 2013-14 budget at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Dirigo High School. The board will also welcome new Superintendent Craig King, former principal of Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham, and new board member Brad Gallant of Rumford, who succeeds Linda […]