LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Chris Gagne to data analyst I. Gagne has been with Geiger since September 2016, starting as a product data specialist in Information Technology. In his new role, his responsibilities will include assisting the data analyst II in writing reports, the performance, integrity and security of assigned databases and item set-up […]
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Jannis, Rumble Ponies dance around Sea Dogs
Portland’s Nick Lovullo turns a double play as Binghamton’s Jhoan Urena tries to break it up Friday. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — When Binghamton manager Luis Rojas saw his catcher having trouble on the receiving end of the first few knuckleballs from Rumble Ponies starter Mickey Jannis, he knew it was going to […]
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Ichiro could single-handedly rescue the Home Run Derby
Seattle Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) BALTIMORE — He stretches his limbs meticulously for a moment that never comes. He rides the team bus, attends the team meetings and takes his hacks in batting practice Group 3 in […]
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Maine doctor says she is likely to challenge Susan Collins for Senate in 2020
A Down East physician who is “tired of seeing what’s going on” in Washington is likely to declare within weeks that she will challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ re-election in 2020. “I can’t sit idly by and just watch this,” Cathleen London, who practices in Milbridge, said Friday. “I can’t keep watching this train wreck.” […]
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Maine blueberry value tumbles to lowest point in more than 30 years
The value of Maine wild blueberries sank to its lowest point in almost three decades last year, as growers struggle with competition from cheaper Canadian producers and a thriving cultivated blueberry industry. Maine berries fetched 26 cents per pound last year, the lowest price since 1985, according to University of Maine data. The estimated value […]
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Rumford mill sale completed
RUMFORD — The Catalyst paper mill officially has a new owner and a new name. ND Paper, a subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper of Hong Kong, announced Friday that it had completed the purchase of paper mills in Rumford and Biron, Wisconsin, and an operations center in Ohio from Catalyst Paper Corp. for $175 million. […]
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Fryeburg police: 8 juveniles ran away after SUV crashed into tree
FRYEBURG — A vehicle driven by an unlicensed 15-year-old female and containing seven other juvenile passengers crashed into a tree Friday morning, the 15-year-old fleeing into the woods, according to Fryeburg police. The white 1999 Cadillac Escalade was taken without permission from a residence on Meadow Lane, Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin wrote in a news […]
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New Edward Little High School to be built on existing site
You can follow the progress of the new Edward Little High School project at auburnschl.edu/home/elhs-building-project. AUBURN — Come 2023, nobody should have trouble finding their way to the new Edward Little High School. Officials announced Friday that the new state-funded school will be constructed at the current location at 77 Harris St. “This is what our community […]
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Railroad ties ablaze in Lewiston
LEWISTON – Police and fire crews went to an area beneath the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge early Friday after a stack of railroad ties was reported up in flames. A truck driver heading across the bridge at about 1:15 a.m. reported the fire. The first police officer to arrive reported “a very large fire” directly beneath […]
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Eugene Arthur Waugh
MEXICO — It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Arthur Waugh, 81, of Mexico announces his passing Wednesday, June 27, at his residence, following an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. Eugene will be fondly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Beverly (Buotte), and his children Debbie (Gary) Hanmer, Bruce (Lisette) […]