TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Patrick Hudson of Wayne earned a Masters of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He is the son of Steven and Susan Hudson. NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Natalie Bornstein, daughter of Peter Bornstein and Renee Cote of Auburn, was named to the dean’s list at Smith College for […]
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Author Melissa Coleman will speak at Wayne library
WAYNE — Maine author Melissa Coleman will speak at the Cary Memorial Library at 3 p.m. Sunday Sept. 23. Coleman is the author of “This Life is in Your Hands: One Dream, Sixty Acres and a Family’s Heartbreak,” a memoir of growing up in Maine’s back-to-the-land movement in the 1960s. Her book is an account of growing up with her […]
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J. Van Cott: National house swept clean
A new broom sweeps clean. This country desperately needs to clean house with a new broom and a new president to man that broom. Mitt Romney’s proven leadership, experience and strength of character show that, as president, he can man that broom and man it well. The current president is incapable of dealing effectively with […]
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Guitarist, steel drum band will play to benefit library
WAYNE — A summer music fest featuring guitarist/songwriter Ed Desjardins and the Mad Anthony Pan Handlers steel drum band will be held Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Ladd Center. The event will benefit the Cary Memorial Library. Desjardins has accompanied world-class musicians at concerts he has hosted in Readfield and Winthrop over the past few years. For this show, he will be accompanied by […]
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Pulitzer Prize winner will speak at Wayne library
WAYNE — Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Barbara Walsh will discuss her new book, “August Gale: A Father and Daughter’s Journey into the Storm,” on Thursday, Aug. 2, at Cary Memorial Library. Following her talk, she will sign copies of “August Gale” and her children’s book, “Sammy in the Sky,” illustrated by painter Jamie Wyeth. In “August Gale,” […]
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Elks Lodge yard sale July 28 FARMINGTON — The Farmington Elks will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the lodge, 120 School St. Tables available to rent for $10. For information call Barb at 778-6761. Cary Library silent auction WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will hold a […]
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Vets wanted for 24th stone LEWISTON — Applications are being accepted for names to be placed on the 24th stone in Veterans Memorial Park. Organizers hope to have the stone complete by Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Anyone who would like to see the name of a veteran inscribed on the stone must furnish a copy […]
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Cary Memorial will host Maine poets
WAYNE — On Friday, July 20, the Cary Memorial Library will welcome poets Tom Lyford and Douglas “Woody” Woodsum in the first of two summer poetry readings. Lyford of Dover-Foxcroft is a baby boomer who remembers a world before his family had a television. A retired English teacher, his numerous poetry books include “Pleasant Street,” “Kilroy Was Here” […]
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Maranacook Community High School honor roll
READFIELD — Maranacook Community High School has announced the honor roll for the second semester. Grade nine High honors: Caden Brown, Kaitlyn Chick, Elizabeth D’Angelo, Sydney Green, Kristen Hall, Benjamin McLaughlin, Christine Miller, AnnieNielsen, Thayer Whitney, Natalie Wicks. Honors: Michael Antanavich, Laura Budrow, James Canwell, Caroline Clark, Cara Corey, Andria Davenport, Jaedon DeRosby, Hannah Despres, […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Ryan Stephen Stone, 21, transient, shoplifting, refusing to sign criminal summons and assault, 5:21 p.m. Sunday at Walmart Supercenter, 100 Mount Auburn Ave. * Ryan James Hartford, 26, of 174 Pierce St., Lewiston, warrant, 6:08 p.m. Sunday on Main Street. Lewiston * Kenneth Simpson, 25, of 61 River St., assault, 6:30 p.m. […]