Sarah Thompson and

Donald Stevens Jr.

MONMOUTH — Announcement is made of the engagement of Sarah Michelle Thompson to Donald R. Stevens Jr.

Miss Thompson is the daughter of Robert T. Rundstrom Sr. of Greene and the late Kathryn Elaine Rundstrom of Monmouth. She is a 2005 graduate of Monmouth Academy and is planning to pursue her associate degree in accounting. She is currently employed at the Auburn Mall.

Sara Tardif and

Andrew Holmes

LEWISTON — Dr. Robert and Claire Tardif of Lewiston are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sara Louise Tardif, to Andrew James Holmes, son of Rebecca Tiernan of Lewiston and Jeffrey Holmes of Glenburn.

Melissa Gowell and

Robert Midura

LEWISTON — Mario and Patricia Gowell of Wales are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Gowell of Lewiston, to Robert Midura of Lewiston, son of Robert Midura of Winn and Prudence Midura of Westbrook and the late Rita Cyr.

The future bride received a degree for registered medical assistant from Andover College and is currently employed at L.L. Bean.

The future bridegroom is an LP technician at Suburban Propane.

Jayme Cooper and

Eric Lake

JAY — Reggie and Anna Lake of Jay are announcing the engagement of their son, Eric Lake, to Jayme Cooper of South Carolina, daughter of Johnny and Rhonda Cooper.

Miss Cooper is a 2003 graduate of Wando High School in South Carolina and is currently studying for her bachelor's degree in nursing.

Phyllis and Douglas Briggs

POLAND — Douglas and Phyllis (Richard) Briggs of Poland recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 26, 1959, in Madison.

Dawn and Jeffrey Gallant

RUMFORD — The wedding of Dawn Michele Arsenault and Jeffrey Charles Gallant was held at 4 p.m. on Aug. 29 at their home. Rose Marie Woods, notary public and aunt, officiated at the ceremony.

Mrs. Gallant is the daughter of Barbara and Greg Viger of Rumford and the late Bonnie Arsenault. Mr. Gallant is the son of Elise Gallant of Rumford and the late Reggie Gallant.

The bride, given in marriage by her stepfather, Greg Viger, wore a white sleeveless tea-length silk dress and carried a bouquet of white silk roses.

Kellie and Ethan LaRochelle

AUBURN — The wedding of Kellie Parent and Ethan LaRochelle was held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 26 at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. The Rev. Frank Murray officiated at the ceremony.

Mrs. LaRochelle is the daughter of John and Carlene Parent of Auburn. Mr. LaRochelle is the son of Paul and Sue LaRochelle of Auburn.

The bride wore an ivory strapless gown with lace and beads in A-line style and carried a bouquet of ivory roses.

Lucille and Edmond Morissette

LEWISTON — Edmond and Lucille Morissette of Lewiston recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 10, 1959, at Holy Family Church and exactly 50 years later returned to the same church to renew their wedding vows during a private ceremony officiated by the Rev. Frank Murray.

Having all their children present and participating in the ceremony and a song sung by their granddaughter, made for a very memorable occasion for all. An anniversary dinner followed at Marco's Restaurant.

Richard and Irene Ledoux

LISBON — Richard and Irene (Murray) Ledoux of Lisbon recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 19, 1959, at St. Anne's Church in Lisbon.

A dinner was held for the couple at Marco's Restaurant and was hosted by their three children, Karen and Peter LeClair of Auburn, Eric and Sarah Ledoux of West Gardiner, and Joyce and Sterling Bridger of Virginia.

Sheila Sarratore and Matthew Chabot

DURHAM — Brian and Tina Sarratore of Avon, Ohio, and Kathy and Kevin Muldoon of Vermilion, Ohio, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheila Dyan Sarratore, to Matthew David Chabot, son of Diane and Richard Chabot of Durham.

Miss Sarratore is a 2001 graduate of Vermilion High School and received her bachelor's degree in new media publishing from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2005.

Chelsea and Nicholas Canedy

BAR HARBOR — The wedding of Chelsea Wetzel and Nicholas Canedy was held June 20 overlooking the ocean near Thunder Hole at Acadia National Park.

The bride was given in marriage by her mother, Joy Auclair and by her stepfather, Jon Wallace. The Rev. Bill Marshall officiated at the ceremony.

Witnesses were Alyssa Porrell, a friend of the bride, and Brian McLeod, a friend of the bridegroom. Ariana Duncan, niece of the bridegroom, was the flower girl, and Thomas Sylvia, nephew of the bridegroom, was the ring bearer.

Rachael Penley and Jamie Juntura

AUBURN — Wayne and Linda Penley of Auburn are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rachael Leigh Penley, to Jamie Rey Juntura, son of Reynaldo and Tami Juntura of Greene.

Miss Penley is a 2005 graduate of Edward Little High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Maine with a bachelor's degree in marketing and a minor in public management. She is employed as an Ed Tech III at Turner Primary School.

Dorothy and Thomas

Peak

LEWISTON — A surprise party was held recently for Thomas and Dorothy Peak of Lewiston on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Sept. 26, 1959.

Party hosts were their son, David and wife, Christine, granddaughter, Heather and niece, Jennifer and Russell Morin.

The couple was married at the Federated Church, now Calvary United Methodist Church. They celebrated their 25th and 50th anniversaries at the same church. About 75 guests were waiting for them.

Arthur and Muriel

Ouellette

LEWISTON — A surprise 25th wedding anniversary party was held on Aug. 29 for Arthur and Muriel Ouellette of Lewiston at the Elks Lodge in Lewiston. The couple was married on Sept. 8, 1984, at Holy Family Church in Lewiston.

The event was hosted by their children and spouses, Diane and Gary Clark, Louis and Laurie Ouellette, Rene and Phyllis Ouellette, Denise Bowden, Denise and Daniel Cote, Suzanne Laliberte and Joline Laliberte.

Daniel Pinette and Jennifer Mengers-O'Brien

LEWISTON — Jennifer R. Mengers-O'Brien and Daniel A. Siller Pinette are to be married at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, by the Rev. Ugo Nacciarone at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York, N.Y. The reception will be held at OHEKA Castle, Huntington, N.Y.

Jennifer and Christopher

Bilodeau

TURNER — The wedding of Jennifer Lee Plourde and Christopher Michael Bilodeau was held at 5 p.m. on June 20 at Bear Pond in Turner. Eva Leavitt, notary public, officiated at the ceremony, which was held on the beach.

Mrs. Bilodeau is the daughter of Richard and Debbie Plourde of Auburn. Mr. Bilodeau is the son of Raymond and Carol Bilodeau of Turner.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white strapless gown and carried a bouquet of ivory roses and lilac Calla lilies.

Jennifer and Nelson

Moser

AUBURN — Jennifer Roy and Nelson Moser were married July 10 at Martindale Country Club in Auburn by the Rev. John Williams.

The bride is the daughter of Dick and Patty Roy of Minot. The bridegroom is the son of Neil and Toni Moser of Galena, Ill.

Friends of the bride, Annette Annance, served as maid of honor. Kristen Smith was bridesmaid. Dan Moser, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man, and friend, Toby Medford served as groomsman.

Dwayne Miller and

Jessica Greenleaf

GARDINER — Jessica Ryan Greenleaf and Dwayne Javon Miller were married Sept. 19 at Highland Avenue United Methodist Church in Gardiner.

The maid of honor was Sofia Pinkham. The bridesmaids were Jennifer Greenleaf, Catherine Greenleaf and Debbie Pinckney. The best man was Trenton Miller. The groomsmen were Jeff Bright, Scottie Chase and Jason Bennett.

The bride is the daughter of Tammy and Randy Greenleaf of Litchfield. She  is a 2004 graduate of Oak Hill High School.

Jared York and

Holly Miller

READFIELD — Archie and LeeAnn Miller of Readfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Holly Miller of Readfield, to Jared York of Fayette, son of Marie Hendricks of Buckfield and Jay and Anna York of Turner.

Miss Miller is a 2003 graduate of Maranacook Community School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono with a bachelor's degree in pre-veterinary studies. She is employed at Turner Veterinary Services in Turner.

Nicole and Dean

Knowles

DIXFIELD — The wedding of Nicole Reenà Irish and Dean Edward Knowles was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Dixfield Congregational Church. The Rev. John Gensel officiated at the ceremony.

Mrs. Knowles is the daughter of Andrew and Kathy Irish of Peru. Mr. Knowles is the son of Calvin Knowles of Highland Plantation and Valarie Pinkham of North Anson.

Samantha and Robert

Walker Jr.

POLAND SPRING — Samantha Godin married Robert Walker Jr. on Aug. 29 at the home of Mrs. Walker in Poland Spring. Susan Caron of Sabattus, aunt of the bride, officiated at the ceremony. A cocktail reception followed.

Mrs. Walker is the daughter of Peter and Cheryl Godin of Poland. Mr. Walker is the son of Sarah Hann of Lewiston and Robert Walker Sr. of Norridgewock.

Kate Ustach and

Rick Beyer

LEWISTON — John and Linda Ustach of Lewiston and Fred and Gail Beyer of Lancaster, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their children, Kate Ustach and Rick Beyer, both of Medford, Mass.

Ms. Ustach is a 2003 graduate of Lewiston High School and a 2007 graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and currently works as a program coordinator at Tufts University.

Mr. Beyer is also a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and is a development programmer at Meditech Inc.

Ronnie and Alyson

Smith

GARDINER — The wedding of Alyson Elizabeth Whiting and Ronnie William Smith was held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the First Baptist Church in Gardiner. Pastor Ted Chaffee officiated at the ceremony.

Mrs. Smith is the daughter of David and Vicki Whiting of Poland Spring. Mr. Smith is the son of Sharlene Norris of Sabattus and Ed and Darlene Smith of Wayne.

Melissa and Christopher

Grondin

POLAND SPRING — The wedding of Melissa Merrow and Christopher Grondin was held at 1 p.m. on July 11 at All Souls Chapel in Poland Spring. Caroline Placey, notary public, officiated at the ceremony.

Mrs. Grondin is the daughter of Rachelle Dickinson of Lewiston and Mark Mauzeralle of Washington state. Mr. Grondin is the son of Daniel and Cathy Grondin of Lewiston.

Anita and J.R.

Cote

LEWISTON — The wedding of Anita Marie Wadsworth and J.R. Cote was held at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Veterans Memorial Park by the falls. Pastor H.E. Churchill officiated at the ceremony.

Mrs. Cote is the daughter of Melody Cox of Woodstock and George Wadsworth, Sr. of Auburn. Mr. Cote is the son of Ron and Lynn Cote of Lewiston.