LOVELL — The late director Jonathan Demme’s boat is staying on Kezar Lake. Lovell Historical Society President Cathy Stone said the 1967 Correct Craft Mustang ski boat sold Sunday at the society’s annual auction for $6,500, an auction record. Demme, who had a camp on the lake, was an Oscar-winning director best known for films such […]
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Teen driver still hospitalized after crash last Wednesday in Mechanic Falls
MECHANIC FALLS — At least one person remained hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash last week on Route 124, police said Monday morning. Sgt. A. James Daigle of the Mechanic Falls Police Department said it appeared Adrien Ainaire, 17, of Mechanic Falls failed to yield the right of way to Kolby Woods, 21, of Minot last Wednesday, […]
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Molinari survives wild final round to win British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Francesco Molinari didn’t get the loudest cheers for the best golf at British Open. He was overlooked for so much of Sunday playing alongside Tiger Woods, who caused pure pandemonium at Carnoustie by taking the lead in the final round of a major for the first time in nine years. Molinari […]
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NASCAR: Harvick employs bump-and-run to win at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Kevin Harvick warned he was charging for the lead with taps on Kyle Busch’s rear bumper over the waning laps. Harvick had failed to methodically work his way around the race leader with a clean pass, so he set aim with his Ford on Busch for the knockout shot. Harvick nudged […]
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Sale, Sox tame Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Chris Sale is drawing comparisons from his manager to another dominant left-hander. “He’s reminding me a lot of Randy — Randy Johnson,” Boston manager Alex Cora said. “The thing with Randy, it looked like he was always grinding. With (Sale) it looks effortless right now.” Sale struck out nine in six scoreless […]
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Funeral notices, for Monday, July 23
AFFLECK — George T., 59, of Sumner, passed away in Lewiston on Friday, June 8. A memorial and celebration of life was held at the East Sumner Congregational Church on Main Street on Saturday, July 21. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to Responsible Pet Care […]
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Cruise-in planned alongside Moore Park Makers Fair
SOUTH PARIS – People with vintage cars, hot rods, modified trucks, street rods, and interesting vehicles of all kinds are being invited to a free cruise-in planned alongside the Moore Park Makers Fair on Saturday, July 28 (rain date July 29). A special area will be designated for the show on High Street overlooking the […]
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Live art making venues featured at Art Walk L/A
L/A Arts announces that the July 27 Art Walk in downtown Lewiston and Auburn will feature live art-making in select venues along the walk. This is a wonderful opportunity to watch art come to life in several media, including ceramics, watercolor, oil, stained glass, mixed media and video. Artists will be making art throughout the […]
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Ed DesJardins Trio at Turner Gazebo
“Music for Mavis” presents the Ed DesJardins Trio at the Turner Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24. The trio features veteran players David Thibodeau on bass guitar and Alfred Lund on percussion. DesJardins is a central Maine-based singer/songwriter. The trio will play DesJardin’s original tunes as well as some favorite covers. Bring a chair, […]
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Vienna Historical Society to present 'Ghosts for Sale'
The Vienna Historical Society, 1958 North Road in Mount Vernon, will present “Ghosts for Sale,” an historical fiction play using the names and time periods of several members of the Bradley family of Vienna. The family is then inserted into a story about a young woman who can no longer afford to keep the family […]