DAVIS — Lillian M., 108, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Lillian’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Holy Family Church. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 3 to […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, Nov. 6
DAVIS — Lillian M., 108, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Lillian’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Holy Family Church. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 3 to […]
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California town grapples with real angry birds
The Sacramento Bee reports that the Davis City Council voted this week to approve a wild turkey management plan that includes trapping and relocating many of the birds and possibly killing some of the more aggressive ones. It also called for an ordinance prohibiting people from feeding the turkeys. Davis residents are fond of urban […]
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Oxford County officer recognized for saving a life
PARIS — An Oxford County officer was recognized Tuesday at a meeting of the county commissioners for saving a woman’s life. Cpl. Christopher Davis was honored for the rescue of Jennifer Clough, 42, of Norway. He removed her from her burning car when it was struck head-on at high speed on Waterford Road in Norway […]
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Class C Football State Championship: Air up there comfortable for Leavitt Hornets
TURNER — “Defending state champion” is a bit of a misnomer when applied to Leavitt football. Oh, the Hornets certainly are all that, by definition. Ten consecutive wins have put Leavitt in position to keep the Class C gold Friday night against Winslow at the University of Maine. Let’s take inventory, though, of what some […]
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Gas company not committing to Farmington line by 2016, UMF says
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has received notice from Summit Natural Gas of Maine that the company is unable to commit to providing natural gas to UMF by 2016, according to a statement released Friday. “In light of Summit’s decision, UMF will continue to explore alternative energy sources in its commitment to […]
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Time stands still in an Auburn cornfield
I can look from our living room window and see a fine field of corn, nearly ready for the harvesting vehicles to cut it and transport it to the neighbor’s farm, where it will feed dairy cattle in the winter. The view is pretty close to what I saw about 60 years ago from that […]
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Second season of senior college’s “Brown Bag Series” to kick off Sept. 20
BETHEL — The Western Mountains Senior College is kicking off its second season of the Brown Bag Lunch Series from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Bethel Inn Resort, following a successful inaugural season in April. College President Nancy Davis said that the Brown Bag Series was created in an effort to […]
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Leavitt football: Youth, athleticism to carry Hornets’ title defense
TURNER — A year ago, you would have needed all your fingers and toes to tally Leavitt’s list of returning starters. Taking inventory of the current total is simple as counting a helmet and a pair of cleats. But if you count out the reigning Class C football champions, do so at your peril. “Last […]