WINTHROP — Police are searching for a male suspect in the armed robbery of a Maine Street gas station. Police say a lone male showed a handgun and demanded cash from the cashier about 3:30 a.m. Monday at the Circle K Convenience Store and Gas Station. The suspect left on foot with an unspecified amount […]
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Pie sales help Lithgow renovations
The first-ever pie sale held at Lithgow Public Library in Augusta on Jan. 23 — which was National Pie Day — raised $900 for the Friends of Lithgow Library’s Capital Campaign to renovate and expand the historic building. Along with community members and library staff who baked pies for the sale, the Friends of Lithgow […]
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Class C Alpine Skiing Championships: Mountain Valley girls take state title
NEWRY — On a day when falls, missed gates and other bizarre incidents were the rule, the Mountain Valley girls’ ski team had almost no margin for error. Turns out they didn’t need any. The Falcons soared to the Class C girls’ alpine ski championship at Sunday River, cruising to victory over defending champion Fort […]
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University of New Hampshire 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 2013-14 academic year. Highest honors: Travis Adams of Leeds, Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth, Dylan Chase of Turner, Lacey Ryder of West Paris and Nicole Smith of Greene. High honors: Devon […]
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Western C quarterfinals: Wilbur’s three-party leads Maranacook past Winthrop
AUGUSTA — Taylor Wilbur spent Monday morning virtually alone in the Maranacook Community High School gymnasium working on his shooting for the Black Bears’ Western Class C quarterfinal against Winthrop that night. The senior guard found his stroke in his home gym, knocking down 12 or 13 3-pointers in a row there, then somehow maintained […]
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Western Class C Boys’ Preview: Cougars back in familiar spot
Players to watch Dirigo — Kaine Hutchins (Jr. F), Dylan Kidder (Sr. F), Riley Robinson (So. F); Waynflete — Milo Belleau (So. G), Serge Nyirikamba (Sr. F); Winthrop — Jacob Hickey (Fr. G), Taylor Morang (Jr. G); Maranacook — Cam Brochu (Jr. F), Taylor Wilbur (Sr. G); Monmouth — Brandon Goff (Sr.F), Marcques Houston (Sr. […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]
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Thomas College rep at Lisbon High LISBON FALLS — A representative from Thomas College will visit Lisbon High School at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10. The representative will meet with students to discuss Thomas’ academic and sports programs, and its residential life opportunities. For more information about Thomas, visit www.thomas.edu. YPLAA YAH! event is Feb. […]
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Skiing: Mt. Blue leads after Day 1
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Mt. Blue has put itself in position to capture another Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference ski crown in both the boys’ and girls’ competition after the first day of racing at Sugarloaf Outdoor Center on Friday. The championships, postponed from Wednesday and moved from Black Mountain in Rumford to the Carrabassett Valley facility […]
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Valentine’s party and open house LISBON FALLS — On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Lisbon Historical Society will hold its annual Valentine’s Party and Open House. Members and guests will meet at 7 p.m. in the society’s meeting rooms at the MTM Center. Entrance and parking are at the rear of the building. Antique Valentine cards […]