BERLIN, N.H. — Patricia M. Morrissette, 52, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 1, surrounded by her family, after an 11-year battle with cancer. She was born in Berlin on March 16, 1958, the daughter of the late Romeo and Andrea (Bourbeau) Girouard, and was a lifelong resident. She was a member of […]
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Richard A. Greaton
AUBURN — Richard A. Greaton died Thursday, Dec. 28, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He resided in Poland Spring with his German shepard, Nikko, and had been recently admitted a third time to the Hospice House in Auburn. He served on the Auburn Police Department and had also served as police chief of […]
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Eugene ‘Gene’ Roland Roy
AUBURN — Eugene “Gene” Roland Roy, 79, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Dec. 30 at Clover Manor, following a long affliction with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in New Auburn on Sept. 27, 1931, the firstborn son of the late Ovila and Annette (Marcotte) Roy. Raised on their farm in South […]
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Estelle Paré Ruel
LEWISTON — Estelle Paré Ruel, 91, of Lewiston, passed away Friday, Dec. 31, at d’Youville Pavilion. She was born March 6, 1919, in Lewiston, a daughter of the late Henri and Josephine (Robert) Brule. Estelle married Robert Paré Sr. on Oct. 9, 1935, and they had four children together. Robert passed away on Aug. 4, […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Federation wants you
A few years ago, Maine’s rural economy and sporting camp business came close to the abyss when animal rights extremists tried to shut down traditional bear hunting by launching a state-wide bear referendum. The antis almost succeeded. With the exception of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine (SAM), there was no other large united front organized […]
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Robert E. Dupill II
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert E. Dupill II was celebrated at noon Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Reverend Philip Tracy was the celebrant. George Gionet was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Ave Maria,” “Amazing Grace” and “Let There […]
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Robert J. Gotto
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert J. Gotto was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Reverend Philip Tracy was the celebrant. Deacon Rod Berger concelebrated. George Gionet was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Wind Beneath My […]
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Charles Gill Jr.
GARDEN CITY, S.C. — Charles Gill Jr., 75, formerly of Union, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, at his home in Garden City. Charles was born in Savannah, Ga., on April 21, 1935, a son of the late Charles Gill Sr. and Doris Langford Gill West. He was retired from Kroger Grocery Co. Surviving are […]
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Susan A. Bouyea
LEWISTON — Susan A. Bouyea, 50, of Pettingill Street, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, at her home, following a long illness. She was born in Lewiston on Sept. 28, 1960, a daughter of Allan de Hayes and Nancy (Russell) Frost. She graduated from Lisbon High School, Class of 1978. Susan worked for many years as a […]
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How to survive dating: Ease into first dates
Dating? Here’s some advice on getting serious from the book “How to Survive Dating” (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $12.95), straight from people who’ve done it: How do you get out of a bad date once you’re in it? Say, “I have to go to bed early. Thanks a lot. I had a really great […]