FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady heaved the ball toward the end zone, a long pass to try to avoid overtime. The throw on the last play of the fourth quarter was picked off by Baltimore safety Ken Hamlin on a mild mid-October afternoon. Yes, New England’s pinpoint passer actually threw an interception. He hasn’t […]
2011
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford crime bulletin
Incident report statistics Between midnight Dec. 27 and midnight Jan. 3, officers responded to 63 complaints, not including traffic stops. Charges On Dec. 27 at 2:38 a.m., Jason Beedy, 30, of Mexico was charged by Patrolman Brad Gallant for burglary, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, violation of a protection order and a warrant for failure to […]
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Funeral Notices for Jan. 4, 2011
ARSENAULT — Patricia E., 81, died Monday, Jan. 3, in Auburn. Friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at St. Athanasius–St. John Church, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford. Interment in the spring will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, at St. John Cemetery, Rumford. In lieu […]
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Edith Robichaud
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Edith Robichaud was celebrated Monday 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 “Ave Maria,” “Amazing Grace,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Let There Be Peace On […]
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Robert J. Gotto
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert J. Gotto was celebrated Thursday at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Philip Tracy was the celebrant. Deacon Rod Berger concelebrated. George Gionet was the altar server and Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Wind Beneath My Wings,” “Amazing Grace” […]
Posted inNational Sports
NFL: Giants to give Coughlin new contract
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Coughlin is not only coming back as the New York Giants coach, he’s getting a new contract, too. A day after the Giants were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight year, co-owner Steve Tisch said Monday that the team plans to sit down with the 64-year-old coach […]
Posted inObituaries
Luena Ashton Dawes
MANCHESTER — Luena Ashton Dawes passed away Jan. 2, after a long life, filled with friends, family and memories. She was born April 21, 1926, in Lewiston, to John and Selma Ashton, the sixth of their eight children. After graduating from Lewiston High School, Lu worked at the Lewiston Public Library. She met and married […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Local roundup: Barker rallies Jay over Madison
MADISON — Junior forward James Barker tossed a team-leading 19 points to lift Jay to a 55-51 victory over Madison in MVC boys’ basketball action Monday. The Tigers (9-3) trailed 21-19 at the half and dropped another two points in the third quarter. But, Barker ignited a 24-16 run in the fourth with eight of […]
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Paris Fire Department gets federal money for equipment
PARIS — Local firefighters will soon get new helmets, jackets and other protective gear thanks to a federal grant. The Paris Fire Department was awarded $23,830 from the Department of Homeland Security under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants, according to U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe’s office. “This is a welcome boost to my budget,” said Chief […]
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Wesley O. Lane Jr.
FARMINGTON — Wesley Oreson Lane Jr., 75, of Victorian Villa, Canton, formerly of North Jay, died Sunday, Jan. 2, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, with family by his side. He was born Dec. 10, 1935, in Chesterville, the son of Wesley O. and Laura (Savage) Lane Sr. He attended Chesterville and Wilton schools and was a […]