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Police log

Charges Lewiston * Dolton Thibodeau, 22, of 21 Mark St., disorderly conduct, 10:26 p.m. Wednesday on Jerome Street. * Joshua Gregor, 31, of 18 1/2 Blake St., disorderly conduct, 2:58 a.m. Thursday on Elm Street. * Abdi Bihi, 32, of 425 Main St., violating conditions of release, 11:20 a.m. Thursday on Park Street. Auburn * […]

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Land Trust to conserve 256 acres in Fayette

WINTHROP —  KLT will hold a conservation celebration at the historic Fayette Baptist Church on Saturday, July 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. with strawberries, music by the Rogers Brothers Fiddle-Cello Duo, visits to see the Meadow Brook farm animals and optional hikes on the Meadow Brook Farm trail and to KLT’s Sturtevant easement scenic […]

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Come one, come all to read ‘Father of the Rain’

WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library invites people to take part in a summertime community read of “Father of the Rain,” by Lily King. The idea is for residents and neighbors to read the same book at the same time. A Community Discussion has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 18; and the library will […]

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Well done

WORCESTER, MASS. — Jeffrey Lewandowski of Lewiston received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross at its 166th commencement on May 25. Lewandowski, who majored in biology, is the son of John and Elizabeth Lewandowski, and a graduate of St. Dominic Regional High School. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Helen Paille […]

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Well done

CLINTON, N.Y. – Emily M. Grund, daughter of Susan Pease of Auburn and David Grund of Auburn, has been named to the dean’s list at Hamilton College for the 2012 spring semester. Grund, a rising sophomore, is a graduate of Edward Little High School. SEARCY, Ark. — Michelle Heroux of Harrison and Brittany Wilson of […]

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Trooper thwarts robbery in Winthrop

MANCHESTER — Drama unfolded downtown Thursday when a Maine State Police trooper thwarted a bank robbery, spurring a vehicle chase that ended with a crash in downtown Winthrop. Police said Trooper Dane Wing was in the area of the Savings Bank of Maine on Route 202 when he spotted a young man wearing a mask. […]

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Timothy R. Love

HULL, Mass. — Timothy R. Love of Hull, formerly of Maine, passed away June 19. Timothy was the owner of Imaginative Insurance Products Inc. in Quincy for many years, before retiring in 1999. He enjoyed painting and was an avid reader. Tim is remembered by his family for his incredible wit and humor. He will […]

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Bear complaints on rise in Maine

WINTHROP, Maine (AP) — The warm weather is bringing out plenty of hungry bears around the state. State officials say that in general, bear sightings have been running higher than usual. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reports more than 400 bear complaints since the start of this year, about double the number of […]

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Well done

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its 149th Commencement on May 19. Among the graduates are the following local residents: Matthew Madeira of Rangeley, Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance, magna cum laude Peter Mariner of Auburn, Bachelor of Science in international business in computer science. BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following area residents […]