One catastrophic knee injury can end, or shorten, or at least hamper, a cheerleader’s career. Suffering that fate again, as Cat Haley learned, may leave you in an orthopedic surgeon’s office listening to words such as “permanent damage” and “quality of life.” Why not just quit? Leave gracefully? Ha, good one. You’re talking to someone […]
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Benefit helps fire victims AUBURN — The New Auburn Social Club will hold an all-day benefit for Lewiston fire victims from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 22, outside at 7 Second St. Donations will be accepted at the gate. A food and drink tent will be set up with half of the proceeds […]
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Minot officials relieved to get state revenue
MINOT — Town Administrator Arlan Saunders on Monday gave selectmen some encouraging news: the town may not lose as much state revenue sharing money as initially feared. It would appear, Saunders advised, that lawmakers in Augusta are not going to follow that portion of Gov. Paul LePage’s budget plan, which would have done away with […]
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Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland to vote on RSU 16 budget
POLAND — A referendum on the Regional School Unit 16 budget will be held Tuesday, June 11. The $19.2 million proposed spending plan was approved at the May 15 districtwide meeting, prompting Tuesday’s validation vote at polls in Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland. Voters will also be asked whether they approve continuing with this two-step […]
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Hebron Academy announces Cum Laude Society inductees
HEBRON — Hebron Academy Head of School John King and Hebron Cum Laude Chapter Secretary John Curtis have announced the 2013 Cum Laude Society inductees. The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor, according to its mission statement. Hebron Academy’s Cum Laude chapter was […]
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Iris Society Show is June 8
AUBURN — The 53rd annual Maine Iris Society Show will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive. A sale of median iris rhizomes and potted perennials will accompany the show. Admission is free. Each year irises are displayed by members living from Berwick to […]
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Suspect in Friday arsons and assaults held on $500,000 cash bail
AUBURN — Laurie Callahan sat in the second row of the courtroom benches Wednesday watching the back of her estranged husband who was clad in a bright orange jail suit as the judge set his cash bail at $500,000. Prosecutors believe Michael Callahan burned down his family’s home, tried to burn his estranged wife’s mobile […]
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Minot: Town Garage addition on track
MINOT — Preparations for the construction of an addition to the Town Garage are proceeding right on schedule, Town Administrator Arlan Saunders told selectmen Monday. Saunders reported that last week, Highway Supervisor Scott Parker had ordered lumber for the addition from Record Lumber of Oxford and that delivery was expected any day. Saunders noted that […]