DIXFIELD — Superintendent Tom Ward said he made an extremely difficult and emotional decision to resign from RSU 10 in Dixfield to lead RSU 9 in Farmington. His resignation is effective June 30. Since his hiring was announced at Tuesday’s RSU 9 board meeting, he said he has received hundreds of emails from people all […]
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Commercial Travelers meet MECHANIC FALLS — Members of Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Bucknam Oaks. An installation of officers for the ensuing year will be held, after which a potluck dinner will be served. All members and guests are welcome […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Seana Siekman, a member of the class of 2013 at Connecticut College and a resident of Bethel, has been named to the dean’s honors list for the 2012 fall semester. — BOSTON, Mass. — The following local residents have been named to Emerson College’s dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. […]
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‘Heart of Buckfield’ shutting down
BUCKFIELD — A local landmark will be gone at the end of the month after 74 years, a casualty of the rocky economy exacerbated by the loss of a major supplier last year. The owner of Tilton’s Market this week made the difficult decision to close the doors April 1. “It’s like somebody in your […]
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Tardy brothers to open ‘Freeport Theater of Awesome’
Jason and Matt Tardy discovered their new theater on Craigslist. The brothers from Turner tired of leaving their young families and packing their equipment-heavy act, Audiobody, into vans and planes. They wanted a high-traffic home base in Maine. They Googled “Freeport” and “stage” and were shocked when an ad popped up on the popular online […]
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Sumner church to host World Day of Prayer event
SUMNER — Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 1. The women of France, this year’s writer-country, have chosen the theme “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” The French WDP Committee looks for a Christian response to struggles concerning immigration […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Juston W. Forbes and Air Force Airman Danielle A. Patrie graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles […]
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Danielle A. Patrie and Air Force Airman Carson W. McKay graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen […]
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Buckfield gym turns into fairy-tale fortress
BUCKFIELD — A day-long burst of community magic on Friday transformed a high school gym into a Cinderella-esque ballroom, complete with a pumpkin-shaped carriage. That was the setting for Saturday night’s traditional Carnival Ball at Buckfield Junior/Senior High School. “It’s for our kids, that’s why we’re doing this,” said Darrin Martin, an electrician, as he […]
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Elizabeth (Buck) Hodgdon
1923 – 2013 WEST PARIS — Elizabeth (Buck) Hodgdon died Friday, Feb. 15. She was born at home in Buckfield on Oct. 10, 1923, the daughter of Gladys and Leroy Buck. She attended Buckfield school and married Frank R. Hodgdon Sr. on Sept. 30, 1940; they were married for 48 years. Elizabeth was always a […]