COPLIN PLANTATION — To the delight of visitors every winter, Basil and Harriet Powers are continuing their tradition of feeding deer through winter. They do this on their Kennebago Road land, even though state officials discourage the practice. The couple said they’ve helped deer get through harsh winters for more than 50 years, just like […]
2011
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High school football: Archer, Durland semifinalists for linemen award
Normally anonymous by trade, a couple of local high school football linemen are being recognized for their outstanding work this past fall. Matt Archer of Mt. Blue and Christian Durland of Mountain Valley are semifinalists for the first Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards, which will be presented to one offensive and […]
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Marie Doucette
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Marie Doucette was celebrated Wednesday at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Philip Tracy was the celebrant. George Gionet was the altar server and Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Ave Maria,” “You Raise Me Up” and “Fly Like a Bird.” […]
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Steven J. ‘Mouse’ Paul
DIXFIELD — Steven J. “Mouse” Paul, 52, of Main Street, Dixfield, formerly of Cumberland Street, Rumford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at his residence. He was born Oct. 24, 1958, in Hartford, Conn., a son of Edmond H. and Alice L. (Murray) Paul. Steven was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate […]
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Raymond Boucher
LEWISTON — Funeral services for Raymond Boucher were held Wednesday at Holy Cross Church following prayers at The Fortin Group Funeral Home. Monsignor Marc Caron officiated and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Raymond’s wife, Louise Boucher, and his grandson Cameron Cote, spread The Baptismal Pall over his casket. The scripture reading was proclaimed […]
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Kam Wah Chin
FARMINGTON — Funeral services for Kam Wah Chin were held Friday from the Wiles Remembrance Center with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Her son, Frank Chin, daughter-in-law, Patricia Chin and other family members and friends offered personal eulogies. After services, a comfort reception was held at the the funeral home hosted by close family friends. Winter […]
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Geraldine ‘Jerry’ Stewart
NEW VINEYARD — Funeral services for Geraldine “Jerry” Stewart were held Wednesday, Dec. 29, from the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Dubuc of the Mt. View Bible Church, New Vineyard, officiating. Scriptural sentences included: John 14:1-6; Psalm 119: 9-11; Psalm 100; Revelation 21:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 23; Psalm 90:1,2; John 11:25; […]
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Robert Wayne ‘Bob’ Allen
RANGELEY PLANTATION — Public memorial services for Robert Wayne “Bob” Allen of Rangeley Plantation were held Sunday from the Rangeley Congregational Church, United Church of Christ with the Rev. William R. “Bill” Carter officiating. Minister of music and soloist was Sue Downs-Borko; she sang “Wings of a Dove.” Congregational hymns included “In the Bulb There […]
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John Elliot Neal
SOUTH PARIS — John Elliot Neal, 79, of 176 Stewart Ave., Farmington, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at the South Paris Veterans’ Home, where he had resided since Sept. 9, 2010. He was born June 19, 1931, in Farmington, the son of Clyde Sanborn and Kathryn (Rolf) Woodworth Neal. He was educated in the […]
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American Legion post aids homeless vets
RUMFORD — At least 850 Maine veterans are currently homeless, a figure Tricia Thurston of the Rumford American Legion Post 24 Auxiliary found shocking. The auxiliary president and veteran said she saw those figures from the Veterans Administration in Togus and decided her organization should get involved to outfit homeless veterans who move into transitional […]