Each have displayed leadership qualities, the sheriff said.
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Letter: Dorcas Society extends thanks for successful festival
The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton held its annual Dorcas Fest Aug. 7 and it was a wonderful day. The Dorcas Society would like to thank all the community members who came and enjoyed all the activities and supported the various events. We had enthusiastic attendance at the Dorcas Dash 5K Race, the annual […]
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Schools close early, cooling centers open as heat and humidity settle in
The requirement that students and staff wear masks in school has heightened concern about the heat and humidity, and some schools are planning to keep kids home on Tuesday as well.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Candidate bows out of June 8 race for SAD 6 seat
Trevor Hustus of Hollis ends his re-election campaign and will take a job in Washington, D.C.
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Lives Lost: Scott Libby, Portland native helped make COVID-19 tests kits before getting the disease
He grew up in Portland’s Kennedy Park and worked at Jordan’s Meats for 20 years. ‘He was so proud of doing that work,’ his wife said.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Friedman, Buckley, Reagan never called any American an enemy
John Balentine asks, “What’s a conservative to do?” (Here’s Something, Jan. 28) and he offers some decent ideas, such as engaging conservative principals, running for office, boning up on conservative studies, reading Milton Friedman, William F. Buckley and Ronald Reagan, and having political discussions that need not be divisive. But then he shows his true […]
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Carlow House District 16 victor
BUXTON — Nathan Carlow of Buxton swept the three House District 16 towns, defeating David Durrell of Hollis 3,162 to 2,942. The district represents part of Buxton, Hollis and part of Saco. “I’m very grateful and humbled to serve in this role,” Carlow said Wednesday. “And my promise to the voters is that I will […]
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Donna Bailey takes Senate District 31
BUXTON — Rep. Donna Bailey, a Democrat, is the unofficial winner in the Senate District 31 race. Bailey of Saco defeated Republican Craig Pendleton of Old Orchard Beach 13,167 to 10,982. District 31 represents part of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Old Orchard Beach and Saco. Bailey, a lawyer, replaced Sen. Justin Chenette when he withdrew from […]
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Parsonsfield man dies in Hollis crash
Garrett Johnson, 29, was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on Plains Road, state police said.
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Letter: Vote for Durrell for District 16 representative
I am writing to urge voters in District 16 (Hollis, Buxton and parts of Saco) to support Dave Durrell as our next representative in Augusta. I came to know Dave while working with him on the previous election campaign when he was running against incumbent Don Marean. I saw him take time to thoughtfully listen […]