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Beck and Christner running for Androscoggin County’s District 7 seat

D. Robin Beck Physical Address: 64 Record Road, Livermore Falls Occupation: Farmer Political Affiliation: Democrat Age: 49 Phone number: (207) 233-0779 Community Organizations: member Livermore Falls Planning Board; leader of Androscoggin Valley 4-H Livestock Club; volunteer for Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties 4-H; founder and manager of Spruce Mountain Buying Club and Cooperative in Livermore Falls; volunteer with […]

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Nominees sought for Norman Prize for Teacher Excellence

ELLSWORTH — Students, parents, faculty and administration of SAD 52 are invited to nominate an outstanding full-time teacher for the Patience W. Norman Prize for Teacher Excellence. The prize carries a $5,000 award. Patience Norman was a history teacher with a fine, inquisitive mind who believed her students were capable of academic excellence. She required […]

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Well done – Students honored

NEWTON, Mass. — Leanne LaRosa of Harrison has received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises in May. LaRosa majored in applied math with secondary education. — NASHUA, N.H. — Magnolia Veronica Dixon of Avon was awarded the Dr. Jamison Gilder Hoff Leadership Medal at a Rivier University graduating student event […]

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Tour of historic Leeds barns set for Sept. 27

LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society will hold a tour of historic Leeds barns on Saturday, Sept. 27. People will gather at Springbrook Golf Club for this fall fundraiser which will start with a presentation by Don Perkins, “The Barn Guy.” Formerly a carpenter and woodworker with a longtime interest in timber framing, Perkins now […]

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Well done: Students honored for achievements

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jason Turcotte, son of Marc and Diane Turcotte of Poland, has recently earned his doctorate in media and public affairs from Louisiana State University. He was inducted in the Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society. He was also awarded the John Maxwell Hamilton Fellowship to aid in the research for his […]

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Car club to hold cruise-in OXFORD — The Uptown Cruizahs Car Club will gather from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Tractor Supply, Route 26, for their end-of-season cruise-in. DJ “Red Wing” will be on hand playing tunes of the past and present. Club members will be busy throughout the day providing […]

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Bocci, food at Sons of Italy RUMFORD — Good times at the Sons of Italy Lodge at noon Saturday, Sept. 13, will include Bocci, hot dogs, chips and drinks. There is no charge. All are invited: members, past members and future members. Poodunck Club plans cookout DIXFIELD — The Poodunck Snowmobile Club will hold their […]