BOSTON — Guy Frechette, 65, of Monmouth passed away peacefully at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center on the evening of July 17, in the presence of his family. Born and educated in Lewiston, Guy was proud of having earned his GED. He worked locally as an automotive mechanic and was known to have an […]
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Sunday: Down on the farm
For the 24th annual Open Farm Day on Sunday, a dozen local farms will open their doors for a taste of life on the farm, without the chores, give or take a yak. At BaahHummBuzz Farm in Dixfield, there will be roaming alpacas and short, educational tours. At Friends’ Folly Farm in Monmouth, there will […]
Well done – Area students earn degrees
WORCESTER, Mass. — Caitlin Bonney received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Massachusetts Worcester during a ceremony held June 2. She was honored with the Association of Academic Surgery Student Research Award. Bonney is the daughter of Forrest and Pamela Bonney of New Sharon. A 2001 graduate of Mount Blue High School, […]
University of New Hampshire dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the spring semester of the 2012-13 academic year. Highest honors Auburn: Alexia Adams Andover: Whitney Mills Greene: Nicole Smith Leeds: Travis Adams High honors Fryeburg: Nicole Graham Bethel: Stephanie Savage Lewiston: Zachary Racine Monmouth: Lauren […]
Students named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students have been named to the president’s list for the spring 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University Auburn: Corrie Bernatchez, BA psychology; Amanda Cullen, BA creative writing and English; Brandy Fulcher, BS business administration. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, BA psychology. Durham: Sandra Milliken, BA psychology. Lewiston: Derek Giasson, BS computer […]
Well done – Students named to dean’s lists
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Kathleen S. Pickel of Buckfield made the “A” dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester at Wagner College, indicating a 4.0 GPA for the semester. — ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College senior Ashley Hunt of Naples, daughter of Barbara and Darryl Hunt, has been named to the spring term dean’s list. […]
Monmouth sex offender charged with sex crime
AUGUSTA — A Kennebec County grand jury has indicted a registered sex offender from Monmouth on a sex crime. Carroll Edwin Cooper Jr., 52, was indicted last week on a felony count of possession of sexually explicit materials. According to the indictment, Cooper is charged with intentionally and knowingly transporting, exhibiting, purchasing, possessing or having […]
Sale will feature music, treasures amongst the gardens
PALERMO — The members of Maine-ly Harmony women’s a cappella chorus will hold a super-size yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the former Hill Gardens on Route 3, between Tobey’s Store and Palermo School. Unexpected treasures await the bargain-hunter, including plants from the Hill Gardens stock of perennials, books, […]
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Climate Riders to visit library AUBURN — Are you interested in learning more about the effects of climate change on Maine’s environment? Want to meet other concerned community members? Come for a discussion of the various challenges and opportunities in the responsible transition from oil, natural gas and coal to renewable energy at the Auburn […]