AUBURN — President Scott Knapp of Central Maine Community College has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester. President’s honors Andover: Keith F. Farrington Auburn: Kiaya J. Berube, Kailee L. Brown, Jennifer L. Carroll, Michael K. Cloutier, Tina M. Day, April L. Dooley, Robert H. Eccles, Eric G. Foley, Katherine E. Frazer, Amanda […]
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Donations rolling into Rumford ski area
RUMFORD — Donations continue to pour in to Black Mountain of Maine after a funding crisis revealed last month threatened to close the beloved ski area. This week, Bangor Savings Bank and Franklin Savings Bank announced efforts to help save Black Mountain. At 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, Yellow Light Breen and Andy Shepard will […]
Rumford budget up for hearing tonight
RUMFORD — The first of two public hearings on the new proposed municipal budget will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. The second hearing, which lasts an hour, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at the same venue. It will be followed at 7 p.m. by […]
Well done – Area students earn degrees
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Michelle Leanne Luncsford graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on May 10. Michelle received her degree in sociology with a concentration in environmental issues and globalization. After graduation, she moved to the Washington D.C. Metro Area with her fiance, Christopher Doubet. Luncsford is the daughter of Samuel […]
Efforts launched to save Black Mountain ski area
RUMFORD — The chief executive officer of a problem-solving company has launched an online fund to raise money for the Black Mountain ski area. Brian Gagnon, CEO of Boston-based BMG Partners, launched the “Friends of Black Mountain of Maine Fund” at www.crowdrise.com/bmom. “Crowdrise” is an online fundraising platform. The owner of Black Mountain announced Wednesday […]
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Stephens High Class of 1965 RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1965 will hold a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Gatch’s. Spouses and friends are invited. Lobster, chicken roll supper set DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will have a lobster roll or chicken roll supper on Thursday, July 11, in […]
Toy run and wind tower ride is July 14
ANDOVER — Roxbury ATV Riders will sponsor the 7th annual Christmas in July toy run and Al Bodwell wind tower ride on Sunday, July 14. Cost if $5 per person. Proceeds from the wind tower ride will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The ride starts and ends at Grimaldi Field. Start time is 10 a.m. An […]
Lush gardens open to benefit Black Mountain
RUMFORD — Wandering around Tom Carey’s nearly five acres on Isthmus Road is like touring a botanical garden. There are waterfalls, fruit trees, flowers, vegetables, a mini-Stonehenge and a pond. The gardens will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, to benefit Black Mountain of Maine. A donation […]
Former Rangeley man re-indicted on sex charges
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury re-indicted a former Rangeley man Tuesday on sex charges involving a child under 12. David Paquette, 35, who now lives in Rumford, was indicted on felony charges of gross sexual assault and sexual misconduct with a child under 12. A conviction for gross sexual assault carries a penalty […]