“It takes a school to bankrupt a town” — gee, I loved that rather crudely written sign along Route 2 as the second vote came due on RSU 9’s million and a-half dollar increase. I believe that conscientious citizens are doing a great service to the town of Farmington and to the school districts across […]
August 2017
Posted inBethel, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
'Community forest' considered for Bethel
BETHEL — Nonprofits seeking to arrange the purchase of 1,000 acres off the North Road in Bethel for potential use as a “community forest” fielded questions recently on possible recreational uses, costs, lost taxes, gained revenue and other topics. About 45 people attended an informational meeting at The Gem Theater, hosted by the Trust for […]
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Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Patricia Beliveau Thomas
DEL MAR, Calif. — Patricia Beliveau Thomas slipped peacefully into the arms of her savior on Saturday, July 29, in Del Mar, California. Pat had a rare cancer which she courageously faced head on. She was treated at Moores Cancer Center, UCSD for several months and then due to complications, Pat and her family called […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Evaluate merger of cities without fear of change
REARVIEW MIRROR Opponents of the Lewiston-Auburn Joint Charter Commission’s proposed municipal merger would do well to recall President Franklin Roosevelt’s stirring words during the Great Depression that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Change is almost always emotionally unsettling. However, that’s no reason to reject it out of hand, because the […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
John J. LoCascio Jr.
SCARBOROUGH — John J. LoCascio Jr., 67, of Scarborough passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, after a short battle with cancer. John was born in 1950 in New York City, the son of John and Phyllis LoCascio. He grew up in the Bronx and attended Fordham Preparatory School in New York City before graduating from […]
Posted inCommunity Sports, sj-web
Rangeley Lakes 24th annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic results
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 24th Annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. The event was held on Aug. 16 at Mingo Springs Golf Course. Men’s A Division — 1. Curt Haley/Jamie Eastlack/Jeff Richard/Brad Stokes 2. Jim Jannace/Jeff Slinn/Doug Osgood/Mike Spear; Men’s B Division — […]
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Shirley Ann Ordway
CASCO — Shirley Ann Ordway, 79, died Friday, Aug. 18. She was born on June 1, 1938, in Auburn, the daughter of C. Raymond and Nellie Rowe Segars. Shirley attended Gray and New Gloucester primary schools and graduated from Pennell Institute in 1956. Shirley worked for Pine Tree Telephone and Telegraph as a receptionist. She […]
Posted inbPlus, Pets, sj-web
Grain-free pet foods are no healthier, vets say
Losing weight is tough. It would be easier if a benevolent someone concerned about your health controlled exactly how much you ate and how often you exercised, right? That’s the situation for most dogs and cats in the United States, and yet the majority are overweight or obese. As with our own dieting woes, the […]
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Francis 'Florian' Soucy
SABATTUS — Francis “Florian” Soucy, 74, of Sabattus passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 17, at his home after a very long illness with his loving family by his side. He was born in Baker Brook, New Brunswick, on Feb. 26, 1943, the son of the late Francois “Frank” and Eva (Michaud) Soucy. He grew […]
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Mystery Photo for August 20, 2017
Mystery Photo for August 20, 2017 If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at [email protected] or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voice mail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Find the Mystery Photo […]