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Danville Grange officer installation AUBURN — Installation of Officers will be observed at Danville Junction Grange on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. Present will be Installing Master Victoria Huff, Overseer of the Maine State Grange, and her suite of officers. A 6 p.m. supper will precede the meeting. All grange members and guests are […]

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Pinning ceremony for USM occupational therapy students

LEWISTON — The Master of Occupational Therapy program at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College recently graduated 21 students. A pinning ceremony was held on campus where each student was recognized for his or her unique contributions and received a pin identifying the profession of occupational therapy. All of the graduates are from Maine and are currently completing […]

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Edwin G. Hackel

AUBURN — Edwin G. Hackel, 82, of Sabattus died Monday, Sept. 24, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin following a long illness. He was born in Honesdale, Pa., Feb. 21, 1930, the son of Andrew and Doris (Carey) Hackel and had been a resident of this community since 1975. He was a veteran of the […]

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L. Carrier: Nation’s survival at stake

With the election looming in our headlights in less then two months, it is incredible to me that so many people still cleave to President Obama as the presumed redeemer who will finally rescue the nation’s flagging economy from doldrums and recreate millions of badly-needed jobs, even when it is painfully clear that his policies […]

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Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students have been named to the president’s list or dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. President’s list Auburn: Brandy Fulcher, Associate of Science business administration; Cameron Robichaud, Bachelor of Science sport management; Daniel Warner, Bachelor of Arts communication in public relations. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, […]

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Well done

LEWISTON — Claude Mailhot graduated cum laude on June 1 from Kaplan University with a 3.66 grade point average. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting, going to school full time while working full time. While at Kaplan, he was inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He is […]

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Well done

WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents graduated May 12 from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Codie Keene of Poland was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with distinction. Matthew Paladino of Turner was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with distinction. RINDGE, N.H. — Tyler Lussier of Lewiston was named […]

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Area towns holding prescription Take Back Days

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Sept. 29. There will be eight locations in Androscoggin County where residents can get rid of prescription drugs that are no longer needed. Maine has a big problem with prescription drug abuse, and having unused and unsecured medication in the house can increase the risk […]

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S. Dostie: Supports veterans, families

This November I will be supporting Kate Versluis for state representative in District 75 (Sabattus and Greene). In the past, it was an honor for me to serve as a state representative. As I have decided not to run again this term, I am confident that Versluis will be a strong advocate and representative for […]