LIVERMORE FALLS – Geraldine I. “Red” Ross, 80, of Church Street, Livermore Falls, died early Thursday evening at her home after losing her battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 30, 1937, in Chisholm, a daughter of Francis and Jeanne (Doiron) Ouellette and received her education at St. Rose School and Jay High School. From 1961-1983, […]
August 2017
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Well Done
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Oxford resident Madison Owens and the Johnson & Wales University ADTEAM were recently announced the first place winners of the 2017 National Student Advertising Competition held by the American Advertising Federation in New Orleans, Louisiana. This marks the best finish in JWU ADTEAM history, surpassing the team’s second place finish in the national round in […]
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Briefly: Local
Preschool Story Time resumes RUMFORD — Rumford Public Library will resume weekly Preschool Story Time at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the childrens room. Area youngsters ages 2 to 5 are invited to attend for stories, songs, activities and a healthy snack. Kids will also make a take home craft that reflects that week’s theme. This […]
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Looking Back on August 28
100 years ago, 1917Mayor Charles P. Lemaire, chief of police by virtue of the authority reposed in his office by the city charter, took active charge of the department at nine o’clock Tuesday morning. Benjamin Keegan, former captain of night police and acting chief of police at the mayor’s designation when the courts declared the […]
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Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Gatch’s Food & Spirits. Spouses and friends are welcome. — RANGELEY — The Rangeley Alumni Association annual meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Rangeley Country Club. The meeting will be followed by a […]
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Viral pneumonia can cause shortness of breath, as can COPD
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 68-year-old woman. I still work part time, walk 2-3 miles a day and enjoy gardening. In late April, I noticed that I was short of breath after exertion, like when walking upstairs or with intensive gardening. Two weeks later, I was so short of breath that I was […]
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Drivers, Desserts, Literacy Volunteers, Wheelchair Request
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Just a note to say that in Lewiston, Grimmel’s on Lisbon Street and Yvon’s Car Wash on Lincoln Street both pump gas for the customer. Thanks for all you do! — No name, Leeds ANSWER: This is good to know! Thank you so much for taking the time to write. DEAR SUN […]
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Aries: Concentrate on securing your position
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Florence Welch, 31; Armie Hammer, 31; Jack Black, 48; Shania Twain, 52. Happy Birthday: Stand by your beliefs, but don’t push them on others. What’s important is doing what works for you and doing it well. Common sense, preparation and recognizing what’s true and what isn’t will encourage better choices […]
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Local golf results
Apple Valley Wednesday, Aug. 23 Ladies League results: A Flight: Gross — Dorina Martin 42; Net — Cindy Halliday 34; Blind Six — Dorina Martin 28; B Flight: Gross — Claire Veilleux 55; Net — Maureen Campbell 36; Blind Six — Claudette Stewart 35; Overall: Putts — Laurette Fortin 13; Birdies — Jill Longstaff No. 4; 50/50 — Jill Longstaff. Fairlawn Wednesday, Aug. 23 […]
