PARIS — Rodney H. McAllister is the Veteran of the Month at the Maine Veterans Home. McAllister was born in Lovell and grew up in Lovell, Fryeburg and Bethel. He joined the Army on Feb. 20, 1951, and was stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C., during the Korean War. During that time he worked in the […]
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Meet the author at BCC Feb. 14 BRIDGTON — Bridgton Community Center will host a “meet the author” event at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. Walter W. Bannon, author of “The White Pocketbook,” will discuss this tale of World War II in Belgium. The book is “a true WWII survivor story. Andree Laure Florin, born […]
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Paris to hold special meeting on fire station sale
PARIS — A special town meeting is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, to vote on giving selectmen permission to sign contracts to sell the old fire station on Pine Street. Town Manager Amy Bernard told selectmen they don’t have authority to approve the sale, or even for sign a contract for town services. […]
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Husson University lists dean’s students
BANGOR — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Husson University for the fall semester 2012. Auburn: Christie L. Bernier, David Brown, Renee A. Dufresne-Dixon, Diana A. Kruszewski, Stephen J. McDonough and Cassandra Webster. Bethel: Lyndsay T. Merrill, Andrew Whitney and Daniel Whitney. Bridgton: Ashley R. Albert, Theresa L. Butler, Allison […]
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Legion supper info updated PARIS — A public supper and dance will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Foster-Carroll American Legion Hall. The Auxiliary will serve a ham dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. Music will be provided by the Jones Band from 7 to 10 p.m. Dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for […]
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University of Maine names dean’s list students
ORONO — The following area students were named to the University of Maine deans list for the fall 2012 semester. Androscoggin County Auburn: Felicia Binette, Shawn Brackett, Taylor Brackett, Adam Chamberland, Joshua Delong, Amanda Dubois, Marie Dufresne-Dixon, Caroline Dunn, Ashten Hackett, Alendra Harris, Mikael Heikkinen, Devan Houlihan, Douglas Kester, Alyssa Levesque, Jaclyn Masters, Eileen McKinney, […]
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Paris selectmen vote against drafting fireworks ordinance
PARIS — Selectmen voted 3-2 Tuesday not to create an ordinance regulating fireworks in town, with Chairman Sam Elliot and Ryan Lorrain saying state law seems sufficient. Vice Chairman Robert Kirchherr and Selectman Robert Wessels argued in favor of a town ordinance. Kirchherr said he was concerned about fire safety and noted that state law […]
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Holiday-themed story times NORWAY — In February, Norway Memorial Library will be presenting themed story times with a focus on the annual holidays of the month. Some of the books featured will be, “Parade” by Donald Crews, “The Day it Rained Hearts” by Felicia Bond, “Bringing in the New Year” by Grace Lin, and “Black […]
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University of New England announces dean’s list
BIDDEFORD — University of New England has announced the dean’s list for fall 2012. Auburn: Nicole Allen, Hilary Boulier, Madisun Bunker, Timothy Mains, Jordan Tate. Casco: Lauren D’Ascanio. Durham: Kerri Grant, Maxwell Roberts. Farmington: Brody Hines, Emily Reed. Gray: Colbey Bowen, Lyndsay Lamson, Russell Simms, Jaime Talarico. Harrison: Jennifer Peck. Hiram: Nicole Stacey. Jay: Kelsea […]
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Students honored for achievement
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Colby-Sawyer College has named the following students to the dean’s list for academic achievement during the 2012 fall semester. Kolby Adam Arnold, a member of the class of 2015, is an exercise science major from New Gloucester. Jillian R. Jacobs, a member of the class of 2016, is a business administration […]