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Andover Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Andover, ME.

Results 1 - 20 of 75 in Andover, ME

  1. Last sentence dealt in River Valley crime spree

    5 hrs ago | Sun-Journal

    ... of three vehicles, all of which were damaged, as well as damage to Ellis Pond Variety in Roxbury and Mills Market in Andover. Police estimated total damages at over $25,000. Hodgkins' cousin Benjamin Hodgkins, 19, of Roxbury, and Scott Pike, 25, of ...

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  2. Citizen of the Day: Bob SpidellRead the original story

    Thursday | Sun Post News

    ... a tour as a docent at Mission San Juan Capistrano. COURTESY PHOTO Bob Spidell Born and raised: In the small town of Andover, Maine, population of 900. Parents' professions: Father was a carpenter and mother was a homemaker. After her kids were grown ...

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  3. 'Extreme makeover' could be yours: Local business to give away prizeRead the original story

    Thursday | Andover Townsman

    Tired of doing your hair and makeup the same old way? Can't find your stride in your workout regimen? Several Andover businesses are teaming up to give away two "extreme makeovers" meant to have the winners ...

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  4. 46 years of Satellite TVRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 10 | MAKE

    ... This resulted in a short 20 minute window during which intercontinental communication could be established between Andover Earth Station in the United States and Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station in Cornwall, England or Pleumeur-Bodou in France. ...

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  5. NASA Telstar 1

    Thursday Jul 10 | Encyclopaedia Britannica

    ... with the aid of other components. Following Telstar's launch on July 10, 1962, a giant movable horn antenna near Andover, Maine, locked onto the satellite when its shifting orbit (apogee 5,600 km [3,500 miles]) reached an appropriate point. Minutes ...

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  6. 46 Years of Satellite TV

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Retro thing

    ... This resulted in a short 20 minute window during which intercontinental communication could be established between Andover Earth Station in the United States and Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station in Cornwall, England or Pleumeur-Bodou in France. ...

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  7. CalendarRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 6 | Sun-Journal

    July 6: ANDOVER, the Ellis River Riders Horse Club horse show will be held at 10 a.m. on the grounds, Airport Road.

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  8. Flames consume log cabin in Andover

    Saturday Jul 5 | Sun-Journal

    A large old log cabin at the southern end of Lower Richardson Lake was gutted by flames Thursday night, Assistant Chief Rob Dixon of the Andover Fire Department said.

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  9. Moose Collisions In Northern, Western Maine

    Friday Jun 27 | WLBZ

    ... Harley-Davidson riders were hurt Wednesday night when one of them struck a moose with his motorcycle on Route 120 in Andover. The other rider had to lay his bike down in the road when he came upon the crash scene. Police say the men suffered bruises ...

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  10. George L. - - Shorty'' FollansbeeRead the original story

    Friday Jun 20 | The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York

    ... in 1930. He then graduated from Princeton University in 1934. He began his teaching career at Phillips Academy in Andover, Maine, where he taught biology for 17 years, served as chair of the biology department and head coach of the Andover baseball ...

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  11. Telstar school entryway approvedRead the original story

    Jun 8, 2008 | Sun-Journal

    ... 0,253,190 budget adopted Thursday night, will be held Tuesday, June 10, at polling stations in the district towns of Andover, Bethel, Greenwood, Newry and Woodstock. Comments

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  12. Author/artist to sign first boo

    Jun 7, 2008 | Sun-Journal

    ... in western Maine and in Connecticut, graduating from Rumford High School in 1975. While married and living in Andover, she and her husband ran a logging business, while she also worked as a certified nursing assistant in a hospital. Later, as a ...

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  13. Recognized by National Television Academy for Technology and Engineering ExcellenceRead the original story

    Oct 3, 2005 | AT&T

    ... of the effort, live video was beamed for the first time via satellite from the recently completed earth station in Andover Maine to the Telstar satellite to France. The picture that appeared was an American flag and history had been made. Up until ...

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  14. CalendarRead the original story

    May 25, 2008 | Sun-Journal

    May 25: ANDOVER, the Ellis River Riders Horse Club will hold a horse show at 9 a.m. on the grounds, Airport Road.

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  15. Once Shy Pen Pals, Today They Will Say 'I Do'Read the original story

    May 25, 2008 | Hartford Courant

    ... and began working at St. Francis Hospital 's child-care center. A year later, she and Mitch drove seven hours to Andover, Maine , to Rachel's grandparents' farmhouse. After saying hello to Rachel's parents and grandparents, Mitch said to Rachel, ... 2 comments

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  16. Whatzit? And Did You Guess Right?Read the original story

    May 23, 2008 | Black Bear Blog

    ... ose. I was also correct in my original statement that my great-grandfather was known as the one to roll the roads in Andover, Maine. Thanks to everyone for participating. I hope to have another soon. andover , Maine , snow rollers

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  17. Wardens find lost hiker in AndoverRead the original story

    May 22, 2008 | Sun-Journal

    An experienced Connecticut hiker who spent more than five hours lost in the backcountry woods of Andover on Wednesday was rescued Wednesday night by Maine wardens.

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  18. There's snow in them thar hillsRead the original story

    May 22, 2008 | Sun-Journal

    ... trails on Mount Katahdin are open. In Maine, a Connecticut woman was rescued Wednesday night after getting lost in Andover. Betsy Walker, 21, was not injured. On Mount Washington, The Appalachian Mountain Club is expecting the usual influx of hikers ...

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  19. On the road again, at 90Read the original story

    May 21, 2008 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    ... raised her voice from the kitchen. "No, I think you decided on your own," she said emphatically. The couple met in Andover, Maine, and moved to Lancaster in 1945. Mr. Blood will be using the same bicycle he has for all his Maine treks, a Veneto ...

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  20. George W. Wilson II

    May 8, 2008 | York Weekly

    George W. Wilson II, died Sunday, April 6, 2008. He was born in Melrose, Mass., and educated at Phillips Academy (Andover), Harvard College, and Bentley School of Accounting and Finance. Mr. Wilson lived in Weston prior to moving to Lexington. He was ...

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