Remember the grand promises of Proficiency Based Learning, the new grading system of 4,3,2,1, the statements that students will earn a grade of at least 3 (proficient) in order to meet the standards and pass a course? Remember the millions spend on training, materials, literacy and math specialists, teacher coaches, workshops, new computer programs, ever-growing […]
August 2017
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Post 153, American Legion, lists August activities
AUBURN — Activities during August are announced for the William J. Rogers Post 153, American Legion, 71 South Main St. Friday, Aug. 4: Friday Music, Karaoke & Dance, DJ Jean Louis, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5: Saturday Music, Karaoke & Dance, DJ Jean Louis, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11: Friday Music […]
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President continues assault on Jeff Sessions
Jeff Sessions thought he was on the Trump team, but he was sadly mistaken. For President Donald Trump, the world breaks down into three categories — there’s family, who are part of the charmed Trump circle by blood or marriage; there are “winners,” who have earned Trump’s regard by making lots of money (often at […]
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Briefly: Region
Wellness fair offered Aug. 5 PARIS — The town of Paris is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair in conjunction with the Open House and Touch-A-Truck Event at the Paris Fire Department, 137 Western Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. FMI, breakfast tickets: 207-539-4800. Nature Club visiting Pemaquid Point OXFORD — The Twin […]
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Marie Irene Giguere
SABATTUS — Marie Irene (Martin) Giguere died July 27, 2017, at home in Sabattus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1924, in Portsmouth, England, one of 12 children born to George and Nel Martin. Growing up in a major naval port during World War II, Marie witnessed the ravages of war first-hand, […]
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Maynetta L. French
LEWISTON — Maynetta L. (Mace) French, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born in Augusta on February 21, 1919, the daughter of the late Carl and Lona (Skillins) Mace. Maynetta grew up in East Winthrop, and graduated from Winthrop High School in 1937. She went to […]
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Elwin H. Sizeland
LEWISTON — Elwin H. Sizeland, 92, of Auburn passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, July 30. He was born in Auburn October 15, 1924, the son of Henry and Celia Leger Sizeland. He was married to the former Geraldine Briggs. He was a cost accountant at the Bates Mill […]
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June E. Legere
RUMFORD — June E. Legere, 76, of Canton Point Road, Dixfield, died Sunday, July 30, at the Rumford Community Home. She was born in Dixfield on March 27, 1941, a daughter of Oscar and Lottie (Knowlan) Knowles and had attended Dixfield schools. June worked as a shoemaker at Livermore Shoe for many years until retirement. She […]
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Michael Gerry Quirk
PORTLAND — Michael Gerry Quirk, “MGQ,” 34, of Bangor passed away Friday, July 28, surrounded by family and close friends at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a hard-fought illness. Michael was born Oct. 13, 1982, in Bangor, the youngest child to Deborah “Debbie” (Gerry) Gilpatrick and John J. “Jack” Quirk. He attended St. John’s Catholic […]
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Bolster Heights seeks fish tank, accessories
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Bolster Heights would like to know if anyone has a good size fish tank and accessories that they no longer want or need. We would like to put one in our front lobby for our residents and guests to enjoy. If someone only has accessories, we would be happy to accept them […]