Both of Maine’s U.S. Senators, Susan Collins and Angus King, deserve recognition for their work to secure more than $5 million in federal funding for Community Concept Inc.’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Oxford and Franklin counties, and for understanding the benefits of investing early in some of Maine’s youngest and most […]
August 2017
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Fall preview 2017: Dirigo field hockey
Coach: Gretchen Curtis (12th year) Class: C Conference: MVC Last year’s record: 7-8 (lost in the Class C South quarterfinals.) Returning players: Seniors — Ashley Walker (M), Kaiya Martin (FB), Morgan Morrow (G); Juniors — Sophia Jacques, Ashley Perreault, Alexa Varnum, Devon Fletcher; Sophomores — Grace Timberlake, Alyssa McTyre, Lauren Ferland. Key losses: Olivia Noyes, […]
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Walter L. Sturgis
LEWISTON — Walter L. Sturgis, 60, of Lewiston passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the night of Aug. 27, 2017 at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Lewiston on April 20, 1957, a son of the late Walter and Anita (Poulin) Sturgis Jr. He grew up in the Lewiston area and attended […]
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Registrations for Farmington Rec. Soccer programs now available
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department is proud to announce that they are taking registrations for all of their Fall soccer programs. They are offering a Little Kicks program for three and four year olds where children and their parents and/or guardians participate in a fun skills and drills session. Children who are entering Kindergarten […]
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Juliette P. Roberge
LEWISTON — Juliette P. Roberge, 94, of Clover Manor in Auburn, died Tuesday August 29 2017, into the welcoming arms of the Most Merciful Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her loving family, and died suffering from a broken heart, after the very recent loss of her sweetheart Phil. They had been married for 71 years. […]
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Louis P. Roberge
AUBURN — Louis P. Roberge 97, of Clover Manor in Auburn, died Friday Aug. 25, into the welcoming arms of the Most Merciful Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loving wife and family, after a long illness. He was born on June 18, 1920, in Pawtucket, R.I., son of Mederic Roberge and Wilhelmine Ouellette. Phil as he […]
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Golf with Big Brothers Big Sisters at Martindale
AUBURN — Big Brothers Big Sister of Mid-Maine (BBBSMM) will host its first Androscoggin fundraising golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 25th. The event will raise money for the work they do providing support for local children facing adversity. The event will be held at Martindale Country Club, located in Auburn. It will include a light […]
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Gerald A. Bachand
AUGUSTA — Gerald A. Bachand, 67, of Lewiston, died on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Togus Veterans Administration Hospital at Augusta, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lewiston on Aug. 16, 1950, the son of Laurent and Georgette (Plante) Bachand. He was educated in Tampa, Fla. and Lewiston schools. After graduation, he enlisted in […]
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Funeral Notices for Wednesday, Aug. 30
BACHAND — Gerald A., 67, died on Saturday, Aug, 26, at Togus VA Medical Center. A committal will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at noon in the chapel of Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-4584. COLLETTE — […]
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Gemini: A smart financial plan will help ease stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Roddick, 35; Lisa Ling, 44; Cameron Diaz, 45; Michael Chiklis, 54. Happy Birthday: Emotional situations will lead to uncertainty. Take your time and look at all your options before you make a move. Control whatever situation arises to avoid loss. Take on responsibilities eagerly and build strong ties with […]