The Leeds Historical Society is set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first town meeting there at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the History Center on Route 106 in Leeds Center. Visitors can check out the newly renovated building and view the exhibit of original documents from the early meetings; refreshments will be […]
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Leeds seeks oldest resident for Boston Post Cane
With the passing of Elizabeth Murphy in June at age 95, the Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Town of Leeds, is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should now be presented. In order to be considered the town’s oldest citizen, an individual must have resided in and/or been eligible to […]
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Texas teen with ankle injury rescued off Appalachian Trail in Franklin County
Rescuers including Rangeley firefighters climbed the steep terrain with equipment to reach the girl. They were at 2,750 feet in elevation.
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Investigation into shooting stalls as details about what happened, and where, remain unclear
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said the victim of the shooting has been uncooperative, and it is not known where the shooting took place, how many shots were fired or who owns the gun used.
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Gunshot victim spurs sheriff’s office, state police investigation
Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputies and Turner Rescue responded to Red Roof Grocery in Leeds after a report of a gunshot wound victim Sunday afternoon.
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Leeds man accused of being a ‘straw’ buyer of guns is held without bail
A prosecutor said Benjamin Turcotte bought up to 40 guns for a man who was part of a gun trafficking conspiracy.
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Here’s a listing of Memorial Day events around central Maine this weekend
There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.
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Jay veterans post lists Memorial Day events for Jay/Livermore Falls area
Local veterans organizations and their auxiliaries plan to hold wreath-laying services Monday, May 29 at select war memorials in the area. Jay VFW Post 3335, American Veterans Post 33, American Legion Post 10, and their auxiliaries will have members participating in these time-honored recognitions, according to a news release from Jim Manter, VFW Post 3335 […]
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Society to host talk ‘Geores’ Legacy in Leeds’ May 20
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society plans to present the program “Geores’ Legacy in Leeds” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Leeds History Center on Route 106. In 1952, about 100 local people signed a petition requesting help to organize a church in Leeds. Little did they realize the lasting impact that Rev. […]
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Leavitt Area High School removes sex-themed graphic novel from library
‘Let’s Talk About It’ covers topics likes consent, body image, safe sex and gender/sexual identity, but also shares advice on masturbation, kinks, sexting and porn.