LEWISTON — Benny Joseph Violette, 90, of 52 Rideout Ave., Lewiston, died Wednesday, May 24, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Presque Isle on Oct. 20, 1926, he was the son of Francois and Albina (L’Italien) Violette. Educated in Presque Isle and Lewiston schools, he was a veteran of World War II. […]
2017
Posted inObituaries
Gloria B. Branham
TOPSHAM — Gloria B. Branham, 91, formerly of Farmingdale passed away on Thursday, May 25, at the Elm Street Assisted Living Center in Topsham, following a long illness. The daughter of Andrew and Bertha Harness, Gloria was born in Hamlet, Ind., on Dec. 9, 1925, and was one of nine children, all of whom predeceased […]
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Sculpture exhibit at PMA is a real blockbuster
PORTLAND — The importance of immigrants and their rich creative contributions to America can be seen in the major summer exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art. It is a blockbuster exhibit that shows 75 works by four of the most famous sculptors creating during the period between 1914 and 1945: Gaston Lachaise, Robert Laurent, […]
Posted inLetters
Say ‘no’ to school budget
There have been millions of taxpayers’ dollars spent for debt service payments for past buildings and renovations. Administration salaries are more than $100,000, excluding benefits, and automatic retirement increases demanded by state law for school personnel. All that for an area that the school’s superintendent labeled as being a lower socio-economic area. Enough already. Residents […]
Posted inOur View
Our children are begging for help
The grief and sadness at the Green Ladle Thursday night was palpable. There was also blame, disbelief and words of caution. There were expressions of remorse and calls to action. There were voices of love and remembrance, hugs and tears. Towering above it all was fear. The kind that clutches at your throat. Tightens your […]
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Looking Back on May 27
100 years ago, 1917Many of Auburn’s citizens have expressed full concurrence with Captain Newman’s estimate of the members of Co. F printed in yesterday’s Journal, regarding their relations with the young women of the two cities. A Court street merchant says that he would not ask to serve a more gentlemanly set of young men […]
Posted inCommunity Sports
Local golf results
Augusta CMSGA results: Overall Gross: Bob Sommers 73M, Stan Wade 73; Net: Bill Mousseau 60, Reggie Gammon 62M, Mert Dearnley 62; AGE 55-65 Gross: Reid Birdsall 74, Dave Ballew 76, Gene Reny 84M; Net: Mike Betts 63, Mike O’Connor 65M, Mike Cook 65M; AGE 66-69 Gross: Dan Stuart 77M, Tom Kus 77, Bill Fairchild 79M; […]
Posted inConnections
Livermore residents plan fundraisers for Brady Donahue
LIVERMORE — A group of concerned citizens have been hard at work planning numerous events to help cover medical expenses for Brady Donahue, who was injured in a snowmobile accident on March 4. Brady is a 2016 graduate of Spruce Mountain High School. He was furthering his education at the time of the accident. The accident […]
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Auburn Rec Dept. sponsoring trips for seniors
AUBURN — The Auburn Recreation Department is sponsoring the following trips for seniors in June and July: Friday, June 2: Sawyer Foundation, performance by Larry Gowell, local vocalist. Van will leave Pettengill Park at 11:30 a.m. and will stop at Hurricane’s Café for lunch (on your own) prior to the performance. Cost: $5 for transportation. […]
Posted inFuneral Notices
Funeral notices for Saturday, May 27, 2017
FORGUES 2 days, Wed 5/24, Tue 6/20 FORGUES — Fernand J. passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13. A celebration of life service will be held at Fortin in Lewiston on June 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral notices for Saturday, May 27, 2017 *denotes photo *BRANHAM 2 days, Sat 5/27, Sun 5/28 CHAMPAGNE […]