NAPLES (AP) — Fire officials in Maine say a barking dog helped save four people from a fire before dying in the blaze. Firefighters say a woman who was inside the burning mobile home told them her pet dog started barking and woke the occupants up, allowing three adults and a child to escape. The […]
August 2017
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Funeral Notices for Wednesday, August 2
BARKER — Elizabeth L., 94, died in Norway on Tuesday, Aug. 1. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 45 Main St., South Paris. BUREAU — Ronald A., 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, in Auburn. The family would like to extend their heartfelt […]
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Western Maine Homeless Outreach launches website
FARMINGTON — The Western Maine Homeless Outreach launched a new website on July 25. The site, www.wmhomelessoutreach.org, shares the WMHO vision, one dedicated to not only providing shelter but “transforming futures by strengthening families to become self-sustaining,” according to the website. There are success stories offered by residents and colorful photos of the western Maine area provided […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Gemini: Appraise your current situation honestly
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallie Eisenberg, 25; Sam Worthington, 41; Kevin Smith, 47; Mary-Louise Parker, 53. Happy Birthday: Look at your situation, consider your options and make your move. Getting things done will be easy once you get started. This is a year of development and change, best treated with high energy, optimism and […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Center to hold school supplies drive
STRONG — Strong Area Health and Dental Center is hosting a drive Aug. 14 to 25 for new school supplies to provide students with the tools they need to learn and grow in the classroom. The event is being held in celebration of National Health Center Week, which runs from Aug. 13 to 19. This year’s […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Sultans of String to perform at Chocolate Chuch
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center at 804 Washington St. will welcome the Sultans of String at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, on the main stage. This stop on the group’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Tour supports its new, special edition vinyl album, “10,” celebrating this milestone decade. Local musicians Heather Pierson and The […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Dangerous times ahead for the Fed
WASHINGTON — Janet Yellen, the chair of the Federal Reserve, is caught between Donald Trump and a hard place. By most accounts, Trump is an “easy money” guy who would prefer to keep today’s low interest rates to boost job creation. For her part, Yellen has committed the Fed to a gradual rise in rates […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Briefly: City
New Auburn Seniors to meet AUBURN — The New Auburn Senior will have a business meeting at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, followed by a light lunch, which will cost $4. All functions are held at Sacred Heart Church. The next dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, and the meal will be meatloaf for […]
