WORCESTER, Mass. — Margaret Corrigan of New Gloucester, Maine, a junior majoring in civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Nantucket. The project was titled “Evaluating the Condition of Private Roads on Nantucket.” At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that addresses an […]
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BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the fall 2012 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. BOSTON — Scott B. Ouellette of Lewiston has been placed on the dean’s […]
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Humane society announces ‘Cold Paws, Warm Heart’ raffle winners
LEWISTON — Steven Dostie, executive director, has announced the winners of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s “Cold Paws, Warm Heart” annual raffle. With more than $12,600 in tickets sales the winners were Katherine Jewell of Monmouth winning $600 of home heating oil; Sheila Bacon of Greene, $300 of home heating oil; Cassea Leavitt of Turner, […]
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Turner fire destroys Upper Street home
TURNER — A single-family house at 971 Upper St. was destroyed by a morning blaze Tuesday that took firefighters from five towns until mid-afternoon to knock down. The fire was reported by a 911 call shortly before 9 a.m. as seen coming from the eaves of the one-story building. Flames were visible from an attic […]
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Hebron Academy Middle School honor roll
HEBRON — Hebron Academy Middle School Director Paul Brouwer recently presented certificates for the fall trimester honor roll. Highest honors (A- average or higher): Rachel Brouwer of Hebron, Jaelen Coney of Auburn, Jahvon Coney of Auburn, Sophia List of Bethel, Charlie Morton of South Paris, Jack Morton of South Paris and Madeline Williams of Mason […]
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Republicans mixed on governor’s budget proposal
AUGUSTA — Members of the Republican Party said Thursday they can’t support the part of Gov. Paul LePage’s two-year spending plan that cuts millions of dollars from municipal budgets. State lawmakers, including current and former small-town selectmen from parts of rural Androscoggin and Franklin counties, said they couldn’t support LePage’s plan to stop — even […]
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Eagan Nadeau completes basic training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Eagan J. Nadeau graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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Up, up and away: McLafferty on his way to Winter X
TURNER — Joe McLafferty, of Turner, will participate in the X-Games in Aspen, Colorado next week. For more on the rising star, visit his website at joemclafferty.com.