LEWISTON — Timothy “Tim” James Nurse, 37, passed away Tuesday, July 17. He was born in Farmington, April 14, 1975, the loving son of Cheryl Mills and Kenneth Nurse and was the devout partner and soulmate of Michelle Noiles. Timothy was a dedicated student, graduating from Mount Blue High School in 1993. At Mount Blue, […]
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T. Nazar: We can right the ship
Because Maine governors serve for four years, Paul LePage is secure in the Blaine House until 2014. LePage’s interview with a reporter in Vermont demonstrates he is, at best, a loose cannon. At worst . . . I guess I’ll leave that to those better qualified to figure out what, if anything, is going on […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Summer Mixed league bowling results for June 26 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 211, Albert Farmer 179, Derek Nile Sr. 155; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 612, Albert Farmer 445, Derek Nile Sr. 441; high game handicap, Kyle Walton 228, Albert Farmer 227, D.J. Nile Jr. […]
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Items stolen from two, unlocked vehicles
WILTON — Police are investigating two motor vehicle burglaries reported Wednesday that occurred either late Tuesday or early Wednesday morning, police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The two, unlocked vehicles were entered on Village View and High Street. A variety of items were taken including cash and a global positioning system. Wilcox reminds residents to lock […]
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New Hampshire company gets contract for new Wilton compactor
WILTON — Selectmen awarded a contract to buy a compactor for recycled items to Atlantic Recycling Equipment of Rollinsford, N.H., on Tuesday at a price of $17,295, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said Wednesday. The town is going to single-sort recycling in mid-September with Pine Tree Waste, which will take the town’s recycled goods to Lewiston, […]
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Maine-ly Harmony yard sale PALERMO — Maine-ly Harmony women’s a cappella barbershop chorus will hold its annual super yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Hill Gardens, Route 3. The sale will feature the goods from 30 households. Plants, books and unexpected treasures await the bargain-hunter. Barbershop harmony will again […]
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Selectmen to discuss fireworks, street light
WILTON — Selectmen will hold a discussion Tuesday on fireworks at a resident’s written request, plus there have been complaints about fireworks use, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said Monday. A resident requested that it be discussed at a selectmen’s meeting, she said. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. July 17 in the selectmen’s meeting […]
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M. Yates: Catholic Church on solid ground
Robert Tremaine’s letter of July 1, “Keep your faith to yourself,” is really an attack on Catholic teaching. Catholic moral reasoning is a contribution to public discourse on life, procreation and marriage. It is not discounted by sexual misbehavior by priests. Note, the discovery, prosecution, counseling and compensation, plus the implementation of Protecting God’s Children, […]
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Well done – Area college graduates
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College celebrated its 119th commencement exercises on May 19. Local graduates include the following students. Richard J. Barrett of Auburn, an economics major. Benjamin O. Hartnett of Auburn, an international business major. Alexander J. Lafreniere of Lewiston, a psychology major. Andrew N. Marden of Lewiston, a financial economics major. Kaylee […]