AUGUSTA — For a drunken-driving crash that killed one of his friends and severely injured another, a Wayne man will spend the next 59 months behind bars. That will be followed by four years of probation, while the remainder of the 14-year sentence is suspended. Tyler J. Goucher, 23, was sentenced Friday during a hearing […]
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A shotgun pellet meant for a turkey hits dog walker — who declined medical help
WAYNE — A Fayette man was shot Monday morning when a person hunting wild turkey accidentally fired a 12-gauge shotgun in his direction, authorities said. Richard Hannibal was walking dogs along Richmond Mills Road when he was struck in the chest by a stray round, Lt. Kevin Adam of the Maine Warden Service said in […]
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Civil War veteran's gravestone dedicated in Wayne
WAYNE — Veterans groups paid homage to Civil War veteran Benjamin F. Burgess by dedicating a stone for his grave in Beech Hill Cemetery on Strickland Ferry Road on July 21. Burgess was born Sept. 27, 1835, and died Oct. 10, 1902. His stone comes 116 years after his death and is beside those of […]
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Book signing, Q&A session with author Cecilia Clanton
WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will welcome Cecilia Croft Clanton as she shares her new book “Cotton Mathis-Journey to Memphis” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Williams House, across from the library, 17 Old Winthrop Road. Clanton’s talk will focus on her firsthand witness to the aftermath of one of the days that changed America forever: April 4, […]
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Cary Memorial Library to host Wayne author
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library invites the public to welcome Bobby Charles, speaking about and signing copies of his newly released book “Eagles and Evergreens: A Rural Maine Childhood,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19. Just published by North Country Press, his stories take readers to unexpected places, often swirling to unexpected endings. Over […]
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Cary Memorial Library talk heads to Sri Lanka
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will host summer resident Mark Rochkind, who will share observations and photography from his recent trip to Sri Lanka. “Sri Lanka is a multicultural island nation, the size of West Virginia, about six degrees north of the Equator, off the southeastern tip of India,” said Rochkind. The 16-day wildlife […]
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Donations sought for Boutique Sale
Sue and Ken Spaulding of Wayne discuss items they will be donating to the Boutique Sale at the Wayne Community Church, to be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16. The church is seeking donations of gently worn but clean clothing for men, […]
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Quilt expert speaking at Cary Memorial Library
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will host quilt connoisseur Bonnie Dwyer at a Trunk Show at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8. She will share her passion for and knowledge about quilts. She travels widely doing lectures, workshops, classes, consultations, repairs and appraisals. The show will include examples of quilts from mid-19th through mid-20th century. She […]
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Wayne library holding fundraisers
WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will hold a loon-themed event on Saturday, Aug. 4. 9 a.m.: Annual Cary Memorial Library 5K Walk/Run, staring at the elementary school. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Wide selection of home baked food, local crafts and ornaments, gently used books, collectibles and loon cookies. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Raffle […]
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Cary Memorial Library to hold annual auction
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will host its traditional Silent Auction from Aug. 2 to 11 at the newly renovated Williams House, across from the library, at 17 Old Winthrop Road off Route 133. The opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2. Bids close at noon Aug. 11. The library’s auction is […]