LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Roger R. Pruneau was celebrated by the Rev. Nathan March Monday at Holy Cross Church of the Prince of Peace Parish following prayers at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home. The offertory gifts were brought to the altar by Roger’s granddaughters, Ali Lamb and […]
2011
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Laurette A. Nicholas
WEST PARIS — Laurette A. Nicholas, 90, of North Norway died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Ledgeview Living Center. She was born in Berlin, N.H., Feb. 17, 1920, the daughter of Willie and Alida Verrette Dubois. She attended schools in Berlin and had been employed as a woodworker at Wilner Wood Products. She retired from […]
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Robert Paul ‘Butch’ Boucher
AUBURN — Robert Paul “Butch” Boucher, 84, of Auburn passed away on Jan. 1, at the Hospice House after courageously battling cancer for several years. He was a one of a kind man with many fortunate friends and acquaintances. Robert was born on Feb. 7, 1926, the son of Alfred A. Boucher and Alma LeClair […]
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Oxford County arrest log
The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Kelly A. Hart, 40, of Norway, Dec. 29, operating after suspension, $200 cash bail, Norway Police Department. * Thomas J. Taylor, 49, of Rumford, Dec. 29, violating conditions of release, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Melissa D. Anthony, 32, of Stoneham, Dec. 30, operating […]
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Racing delayed until Wednesday
RUMFORD — Officials have postponed the next set of races for the U.S. Cross Country Championships until Wednesday. Black Mountain of Maine Spokesman Craig Zurhorst said the host mountain wants the best possible racing surface for the more than 400 competitors from around the country who have turned out for the weeklong racing competition. “As […]
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Isabelle F. Robichaud
PORTLAND — Isabelle F. Robichaud, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 1, at Maine Medical Center. She was a resident of Richards Avenue in Mexico. She was born April 22, 1922, the daughter of Greenleaf and Bella (Neal) Goodwin. She attended Rumford schools and graduated in 1940. She was […]
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New Year’s Eve break-in
DIXFIELD — A 47-year-old Dixfield man was charged Saturday afternoon with breaking into a Taylor Road home and taking jewelry, CDs and other items. Dixfield police Chief Richard Pickett said Gary A. Richard, who was staying at a home on Riverside Drive, was charged with felony burglary. He was released from the Dixfield Police Department […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Cougars clamp down, stay unbeaten
BETHEL — Telstar entered the Mountain Valley Conference boys’ basketball season with its starting lineup intact. Dirigo walked in with a full complement of players who saw either role-player or spectator time on two straight Western Class C championship teams. Funny about those younger kids, though: They still understand the power of the name emblazoned […]
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Some parenting advice is worth repeating for the new year
It’s a new year, but that doesn’t mean we should leave behind some of the best lessons of 2010. Over the course of the past year, I have explored everything from marital stress to mischievous children, and local and national experts have imparted some sage advice along the way. So as we start 2011, let’s […]