WATERFORD — Agnes Marie Bancroft Lahti passed on peacefully Saturday, Oct. 6. She would have celebrated her 102nd birthday on Nov. 12, and was the oldest living member of her sixth-generation Waterford family. Agnes was born in Waterford, Nov. 12, 1916, the daughter of the late Gladys Billings Bancroft and Guy “Moxie” Bancroft, both of Waterford. […]
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Lubert B. Bachelder
LEEDS — Lubert B. Bachelder, 70, a resident of Leeds, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 9, 1947, in Avon, the son of Gideon L. Bachelder and Mabel E. (Phillips) Bachelder. He was educated in the Phillips and Leeds schools. In 1993, he married Cindy Hewins […]
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Shawnee Peak to hold fall festival
BRIDGTON — Shawnee Peak invites everyone to their fall festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The main attraction of this event is the scenic ride to the summit where views extend over the Lakes Region of Maine and toward the Presidential Range of New Hampshire. The base area will be a hub of family friendly activity. […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 11
100 years ago: 1918 The brightest spot in the now-famous story “lost battalion” which belonged to the 77th division, as yet untold was the climax to the fourth day of the troop’s beleaguerment in the Argonne forest. When the men were long food-less and almost without ammunition and when many were weak from exhaustion but […]
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Golden rates F- on taxpayer support
I’m confused. Is Jared Golden running for Congress or commandant of the Marine Corps? Former Democrat, now Republican, Sen. Tom Saviello joyfully related how Golden works across the aisle. Apparently this trait did not extend to Lewiston city staff and mayor. Golden and the rest of Lewiston’s state legislators voted against all city welfare bills, […]
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Entries sought for photo contest
The deadline for entering the 2018 photo contest by the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is Oct. 31. The contest is open to all ages. The district is looking for the best conservation photo in the category of agriculture, forestry, soil and water or wildlife for the cover of our 2018 Annual Report. The […]
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Richard B. Sprague
AUBURN — Richard B. Sprague, 81, of Auburn passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, at his home. Dick was born in Portland on Sept. 27, 1937, a son of the late Partick and Anna Bilter. He came through the rough street of Portland’s “Gorham’s Corner,” later “Sullivan Square.” Those few still around know that section of Portland. […]
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Black Mountain music festival a hit
Darryl Farrington, left, and Chris Winter of Backwoods Roasting hold the winning trophy for the BBQ Cook-off at Black Mountain’s first music festival Sept. 29 in Rumford. The fundraiser was attended by more than 200 people and featured the 207 Diesels Truck Show, mini golf, children’s activities and music by Michael Krapovicky, Joe Montimurro and […]
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Maine gubernatorial candidates spar over issues in heated debate
The four candidates hoping to replace Republican Gov. Paul LePage squared off on several key issues including abortion, climate change, immigration, sexual harassment and health care during a debate at the University of New England’s Portland campus Wednesday. Sitting side by side, Republican Shawn Moody and Democrat Janet Mills sparred over climate change. Mills implied […]
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Local roundup: Audrey Fletcher leads Monmouth to girls' soccer win over Hyde
MONMOUTH — Audrey Fletcher had a goal and two assists to lead Monmouth to a 3-1 Class C girls’ soccer win over Hyde on Wednesday. Tabbie Crawford added a goal and an assist and Alicen Burnham had a goal for the Mustangs (11-1). Emma Johnson made seven saves in the win. Ingrid Schroeter scored Hyde’s (5-7) lone […]