MINOT — The Shaw Hill Road culvert project may go forward this summer, as planned, Town Administrator Arlan Saunders told selectmen Monday. Two weeks ago Saunders learned that the Army Corps of Engineers had determined Indian Brook was classified as a tributary for migrating salmon and the town needed to apply for a permit […]
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Ride, barbecue, music to benefit NAMI
LEWISTON — Well over 200 motorcyclists are expected to kick-off the first NAMI-Maine Ride for Mental Illness on Sunday, April 29. The event which includes barbecue, music and refreshments at the Greenwood Mountain Inn in Hebron will benefit NAMI-Maine’s work with the one-in-five Mainers suffering from some form of mental illness. Registration, set at a […]
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Minot needs permit to replace Shaw Hill Road culvert
MINOT — This summer’s plans to replace the culvert on Shaw Hill Road are on hold, because Indian Brook may be classified as a tributary for salmon, Town Administrator Arlan Saunders told selectmen Monday. “They have determined a permit is required, and I need to start this permit process,” Saunders said. Saunders said he and […]
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Boston University dean’s list
BOSTON — Area residents have recently been named to the dean’s list at Boston University for the fall semester. Auburn: Daisy I. Grondin. Farmington: Katherine H. Rice. Lewiston: Stephanye A. Doucette, Robert E. Dubovy III, Nathan D. Fairchild, Brittany A. Martin. Minot: Kacie A. Rioux.
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Herbert A. Cooper
MINOT — Herbert Arthur Cooper, 76, died on April 11, with his wife Pam at his side after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 28, 1935, in Englewood, N.J., son of Auburn and Albertina (Edrehi) Cooper. At the age of 11, he and his family moved to Braintree, Vt. He served […]
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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 2012 Cum Laude Society inductees. The society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor, according to its mission statement. Hebron’s chapter was chartered in 1927 and is […]
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RSU 16 proposed budget up 3.69 percent
POLAND — The public informational meeting Wednesday on RSU 16’s proposed budget for 2012-13 drew few members of the public and fewer questions. Perhaps 20 area residents listened to interim Superintendent Michael Wilhelm’s presentation of the $18.5 million budget. “There are no new programs, the board has been sensitive to the economic times,” Wilhelm said. […]
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Jacqueline M. Harwood
AUBURN — Jacqueline May Harwood, 57, of Minot, passed away Sunday, April 8, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin, with her family by her side. She was born in New York City, N.Y., Dec. 20, 1954, the daughter of Joanne (May) Walters. She attended schools in both Maine and Florida. She was someone who was, […]
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RSU 16 superintendent resigns
POLAND — The RSU 16 board Monday accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dennis Duquette. The resignation agreement, effective April 23, was accepted unanimously. Asked about the terms of the agreement and whether Duquette, who received a three-year extension to his contract in January, was entitled to a special severance package, interim Superintendent Michael Wilhelm said […]