The pest hasn’t yet been identified in Androscoggin County towns, but one state entomologist said it’s only a matter of time.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology recognizes local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Nine local students have made the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. They are Paige Morgan of Auburn, Mikaela Estes of Auburn, Molly Sherr of Auburn, Tobias Roy of Durham, Brodi Farinas of Lewiston, Thomas Worden of Minot, Raymond Dulac of Raymond, Wei Chi of Topsham and Andrew Pulsifer […]
Saint Michael’s College names local dean’s list students
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College: • Anyssa J. Logan of Auburn, a junior media studies and digital arts major, is a graduate of Edward Little High School. • Kathleen R. Dean of Auburn, a freshman exploratory major, is a […]
Durham man graduates from technical education center
Nicholas McKechnie of Durham has completed an oil technician training class and graduated from the Maine Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) Technical Education Center’s full-semester HVAC Program in Brunswick. McKechnie, a member of the Skowhegan Area High School class of 2008, has resided in Durham for seven years. He has accepted a job with Mechanical Services […]
‘The system is really flawed’: Lewiston and Auburn officials push back on poor school ratings
Online ratings like those from GreatSchools make it easier than ever for individuals to judge the quality of schools at a glance. But some school administrators say the data, which may be inaccurate or several years out of date, lacks important context.
Massachusetts college lauds local dean’s list students
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Seven local students have earned a place on the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Dean College. They include Adam Canfield of Fryeburg, Madeline Fenlason of Winthrop, Elisha Lesure of Bowdoinham, Makenzie Margerison of Durham, Sarah Tajonera of New Gloucester, Emily Thompson of New Gloucester and Gaku Wada of Bethel.
Toll collector injured when car slams into booth, catches fire
Maine State Police say Ethan Chase of Durham was driving while intoxicated when he lost control of his car and crashed into the tollbooth early Thursday.
Durham woman pleads guilty to Social Security fraud
A Durham woman pleaded guilty June 17 in federal court to Social Security fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced. According to court records, from about July 2009 through November 2018, Carol Bourgoin, 65, a recipient of Supplemental Security Income, concealed the presence of her husband in her household to maintain her eligibility to […]
Body of Durham man found in New Hampshire
The body of Barry Valcourt, 43, was found by someone walking their dog in the Northwood woods last week.
Lewiston man to serve three years in prison for sex crimes against teen
Michael Veilleux also was sentenced to eight years that were all suspended by the judge.