MADISON — An elderly couple were both listed in fair condition Sunday morning after a flatbed wrecker hit their vehicle Saturday afternoon on Route 148 in Madison. The woman, who was driving, was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter after the accident, according to police. Officer Eric […]
June 2014
Posted inFuneral Services
Flossie C. Rose
DIXFIELD — Graveside services for Flossie C. Rose of Mexico were conducted 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Greenwood Cemetery, Dixfield, with Pastor Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Words of remembrance were given by friends Ron Litalien and Lucille Bohren. A reception followed at the Mexico Congregational Church, Mexico. Arrangements were under the care of […]
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Margery “Marge” Ann (Baldwin) Bellevue
1939 – 2014 LEWISTON — Margery “Marge” Ann (Baldwin) Bellevue died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 22, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 5, 1939, in Gloucester, Mass., to Donald and Evelyn Baldwin. She graduated from Holten High School, Danvers, Mass., with the Class of 1956. She married […]
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Elizabeth Joan Cooper
1921 – 2014 LEWISTON — Elizabeth Joan Cooper, 92, daughter of Henry Edwin Taylor and Marion Hall Muirhead, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 19, following a short illness. Joan was born on Sept. 11, 1921, in Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She grew up in Williams Lake, British Columbia, where her father was a member […]
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Charles M. Morgan
WILTON — Funeral services for Charles M. Morgan, formerly of Wilton, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wilton First Congregational Church, UCC, Main St., Wilton, with the Rev. David W. Smith officiating. Mary Ryan was the organist and accompanied the congregational hymns, “On Eagle’s Wings” and “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lucky ladybug pin goes missing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an ad in the lost-and-found section of the classifieds, but more people read Sun Spots, so can you print this? I lost a very special ladybug pin either at the Auburn Mall or the Lewiston Hannaford. There is a reward. Thank you so much for all you do. — D.G., […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 23
100 years ago, 1914With aspirations as high as Mt. Washington, eight young men from Mechanic Falls started on a hike to that very place Monday, taking with them provisions, blankets and supplies enough to last until after the Fourth. It was a merry party which was cheered from the square on its way. The trip […]
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Bear Pond Improvement Assoc.: June meeting, Community Fun Day in July
TURNER — Bear Pond Improvement Association’s first meeting for the 2014 season is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday, June 29, at the Boofy Quimby Memorial Center in North Turner. The main agenda item for this meeting is sharing specifics and details about BPIA’s upcoming Bear Pond Community Fun Day. The BPIA Community Fun Day is […]
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Special town meeting to be held in Jay
JAY – Selectpersons will hold a special town meeting Monday, June 23, to amend the town’s Administrative Ordinance to include a section on annual interest to be paid for abatements. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. It will be followed by a regular board meeting. [email protected]
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American Heroes is theme for Farmington’s July 4 parade
FARMINGTON — The theme for Farmington Rotary Club’s Independence Day parade this year is American Heroes. With less than two weeks to prepare, the Farmington Rotary Club invites anyone “to decorate a float, a vehicle or to bring a colorful banner and be part of this annual tradition,” according to information released by Sally Dyer, […]