LEWISTON — A headline on Page A2 of Wednesday’s paper should have stated that Gov. Paul LePage raised the most money among the gubernatorial candidates from April 23 to May 27. Eliot Cutler spent the most during that period.
June 2014
Marion H. Hood
LEWISTON — Memorial services honoring the life of Marion H. Hood were held Wednesday afternoon, June 4, at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Plummer presiding. During the service, words of remembrance were shared by Marion’s two daughters, Karen and Brenda Hood, as well as Marion’s special friend, Claudie Sirois. Beta […]
Roland P. LaBonte Jr.
LEWISTON — A funeral Mass honoring the life of Roland P. LaBonte Jr. was celebrated on Wednesday, June 4, at Holy Family Church, following prayers at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Vaillancourt celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Military honors from the U.S. Army played taps […]
Lucas P. ‘Luke’ Vining
1987 – 2014 MOUNT VERNON — Lucas P. “Luke” Vining, 26, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away suddenly due to health-related issues on Tuesday, June 3, at his residence. He was born in Farmington on July 10, 1987, the son of Stephen and Claire (de la Motte) Vining. He was a 2006 graduate of […]
Dorothy E. Goding
1930 – 2014 LIVERMORE — Dorothy E. Goding, 83, a resident of Poland Road, Livermore, died Tuesday evening, June 3, after her home caught on fire. She was born on Dec. 9, 1930, in Boston, Mass., a daughter of Robert C. Hynes and Lillian G. (Wood) Hynes. She attended school in Boston and graduated from […]
Perley L. Corkum Jr.
1926 – 2014 FARMINGTON — Perley L. Corkum Jr., 87, a resident of Jay, passed away Wednesday, June 4, in Farmington, to be with the Lord. He was born in Livermore Falls on Aug. 10, 1926, a son of Perley Sr. and Florence Payne. He was a 1945 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. Perley […]
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Take-A-Chance auction June 6 FRYEBURG — A Take-A-Chance auction will be held Friday, June 6, at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds Agricultural Center. Viewing will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Auction starts at 6:30. There will also be a dollar table, 50/50 raffle and food booth. Proceeds will be used by the Northern New Hampshire Jr. […]
Bibiane DeBlois Veilleux
1932 – 2014 LEWISTON — Bibiane DeBlois Veilleux, 81, passed away Sunday, June 1, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, with her family by her side. Our loving mom was born in St. Marguerite, Quebec, on Oct. 29, 1932, a daughter of Edmond and Marie Anna Asselin DeBlois. She grew up on a farm in a […]
Healthy Community Coalition to hold Mobile Health Unit events
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has announced its June schedule for mobile health unit outreach events. Services offered include body composition analysis, an excellent tracking tool for fitness and nutrition programs including weight loss; blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks; cancer prevention, nutrition, physical activity and tobacco information; and information […]
4-H camp to hold Youth Field Day
BRYANT POND — The University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center will hold its ninth annual Youth Field Day on Saturday, June 7. A day full of activities will be free for the whole family. Lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a nominal fee. Children must be accompanied by […]