1957 – 2014 BUCKFIELD — Leland “Skip” P. Jack, 56, of Buckfield, died Saturday, May 31, at his home. He was born in Lewiston on Nov. 15, 1957, a son of Leland G. and Rosemary Smith Jack. He graduated from Central Maine Community College and had been employed as a machinist at Maine Machine in […]
June 2014
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Albert D. Lanois
1937 – 2014 LEWISTON — Albert D. Lanois, 76, a resident of Marshwood Center in Lewiston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26. He was born in Lewiston on Nov. 25, 1937, a son of the late Wilbrod and Eva (Levasseur) Lanois. He married Lorraine Gagnon in 1967, and again in […]
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David Stearns Stone
1929 – 2014 SOUTH PARIS — David Stearns Stone died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, May 31. Although there were very strong ties to the Norway area, David was born in Indianapolis, Ind., on Feb. 20, 1929. Raised in Alameda, Calif., and Haddonfield, N.J., he attended Washington College and […]
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Corvette winds up in Wells marsh; driver arrested
WELLS — A 1971 Corvette Stingray was found in a marsh Sunday evening, and the Massachusetts driver was arrested, police said. The vehicle was found off Bourne Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, according to Wells police Lt. Gerald Congdon. Congdon said the vehicle is valued at $20,000. It was almost completely submerged when it […]
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Police log
CHARGES Auburn * Ashley Cox, 23, of 1723 Milton Mills Road, Acton, on a charge of violating condition of release, 12:22 a.m. Saturday at Center and Whitney streets. * Gary David Phillips, 27, of 125 Summer St., Auburn, on a charge of aggravated assault, 2:07 a.m. Saturday at 571 Washington St. * Carl Andrew Frost […]
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Travelers’ Aid workers had drama, humor
“The story of the Travelers’ Aid work in Lewiston and Auburn is filled with as much romance, adventure and pathos as any collection of ‘best sellers’ for the year.” That’s the way a writer in 1926 saw the organization’s achievements, and some of the tales could be the basis for exciting screenplays or a new […]
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Correction: Garden series location
RUMFORD — A Check It Out calendar listing that ran in some editions May 27 and 28 should have said the “Changing Nature of Gardening: Building Resiliency in Your Garden” will take place at the Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave.
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Workshops listed for Wilton CareerCenter
WILTON — For those who are looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will be offering a variety of programs for job seekers in June. Workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To learn more, like the Wilton CareerCenter on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WiltonCareercenter. […]
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Philip E. Thibodeau
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Philip E. Thibodeau was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Greg Dube was the celebrant, Bernard Poirier was the altar server and Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Precious Lord […]
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Franklin agenda
Tuesday Jay: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Wilton: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office