1933 – 2015 PORTLAND — Ella J. Witherell, 82, a resident of Acton, passed away Thursday, March 19, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born March 4, 1933, in Wayne, the daughter of Adelbert and Hazel (Penniman) Maxim. Ella was a graduate of Winthrop High School. On June 26, 1954, in Winthrop, she married […]
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University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year. Highest honors Nicole Smith of Greene Jessica Ladd of Mason Township Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth Katie Harlow of Pownal Lacey Ryder of West Paris Mackenzie Hill of […]
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Well done – Students honored at colleges
ORONO — Kelsey Renee Wilson of Peru has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Kelsey is the daughter of Bryan and Tracy Wilson of Peru. Wilson attends […]
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Kennebec Land Trust’s 2015 Lyceum to focus on Howard Hill
WAYNE — The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the dates and speakers for its 13th annual March Lyceum lecture series. This year’s program, The Geology, History, and Ecology of Howard Hill, will highlight many interesting features of the 164-acre Howard Hill property, the scenic forested backdrop to the Maine State House, and one of Augusta’s […]
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Winthrop police arrest 3 men in drug probe
WINTHROP — Three men were arrested earlier this month as Winthrop police wrapped up a drug investigation spanning several months, according to Detective Peter Struck. Arrested in connection with the case were Chad Goucher, 37, of Winthrop, David Ridlon, 37, of Winthrop and Joseph Crosby, 28, of Alaska, according to Struck. On March 6, Winthrop […]
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Students honored by colleges
KINGSTON, R.I. — The following students were named to the University of Rhode Island’s dean’s list for fall 2014. Sydney Grace Charles of Fryeburg. Joshua Wayne Harper of Gray. Emma Catherine Walker of Naples. Cameron Ernest Olson of Durham. Madeline Wiegman of Leeds. Kelynn Herlihy Laliberte of Norway. — STORRS, Conn. – Tyler Holmquist of […]
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Androscoggin Pomona Grange program POLAND — Androscoggin Pomona Grange No. 1 will meet Wednesday, March 4, at Excelsior Grange on Harris Hill Road. A special program will be presented by Gladys Chapman. A 50/50 raffle will be held along with the attendance drawing. There will be a 6:30 p.m. $5 supper and a 7:30 p.m. […]
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Local students participate in Bates’ fall 2014 study abroad programs
LEWISTON — The following local Bates College students participated in study abroad programs for the fall 2014 semester. Fatima Saidi of Auburn spent the fall semester studying in Austria. Saidi, a 2013 graduate of Northfield Mount Hermon School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ramazan Ali Saidi of Auburn. Declan Chu of Winthrop spent […]
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Class C West boys’ semifinal: Maranacook back in title game after blowing out Winthrop
AUGUSTA — Going into its game Jan. 23, the Maranacook boys’ basketball team had three wins, all season. Now, in the space of nine days, the Black Bears have beaten three double-digit winners from the Mountain Valley Conference and will face a fourth with an improbable Class C West championship at stake. No. 8 Maranacook […]