Dixfield faces steep tax increases because of the decision to leave RSU 10. The town needs to expand its tax base. A wind project would accomplish this. The local ordinance, which is in place with state standards, would bring in much needed tax dollars. Changes made to sound limits or boundary distances would prohibit any […]
2017
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Satisfaction will be your reward
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aly Raisman, 23; Demetri Martin, 44; Octavia Spencer, 47; Mike Myers, 54. Happy Birthday: Do your best and the rewards will be astonishing. Take the plunge and make things happen. Control your life and your destiny by putting some muscle behind your ideas and a bit more thought into your […]
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Posted inOp-Eds
Ailes, hated, reviled, leaves legacy of winning
Roger Ailes was no genius, not in the league of Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. The founding chairman of Fox News Channel, who died last week from complications after suffering a fall, understood and respected Middle America from whence he came. When the opportunity arrived to address the legitimate concerns of “flyover territory” about biased […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man puts out a welcome mat only for his side of the family
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years, and he treats my family and friends very different compared to how he treats his own. A few months ago, my sister called me at 9 p.m. She was driving through on her way to Florida with her 7-year-old daughter and had been trying […]
Posted inObituaries
John ‘Jack’ Rosser
FORT MYERS, Fla. — John “Jack” Rosser, 86, of Litchfield and Fort Myers, Fla., passed away in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, May 8. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on March 12, 1931, the son of Leona and Walter Rosser. Jack graduated from Bristol High School in Bristol, Pa. He graduated from Westchester University […]
Posted inObituaries
John D. Donovan
AUBURN — John D. Donovan, 97, of Auburn passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 22, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Calais on Oct. 18, 1919, a son of the late John W. and Annie (Gayton) Donovan. He grew up in the Calais area and attended local schools there. […]
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Clifford W. Hill
SUMNER — Clifford W. Hill, 77, passed away Saturday, May 20, at his home. He was born Jan. 4, 1940, to Charles and Mildred (Allen) Hill. He graduated from Guy E. Rowe High School in 1957. Clifford worked as a mason and millworker. He also served 15 years in the National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, […]
Posted inObituaries
Gerard O. Levesque
LEWISTON — Gerard O. Levesque, 69, of Lewiston passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 19, at Montello Manor in Lewiston. He was born in Lewiston on April 24, 1948, a son of the late Henri and Jeanne (Groleau) Levesque. He attended local schools, graduating from Lewiston High School in 1966. He then […]
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Maurice A. Denonville
GREENE — Maurice A. Denonville, 81, of Greene and previously of Auburn, went home with his Lord on Tuesday, May 23, at his residence. He was born in Brunswick the son of Louis and Rosalie (Ouellette) Denonville. Maurice married Lorraine Simoneau on Dec. 28, 1958. He worked at Pejopscot Paper Mill for 25 years and […]
Posted inConnections
Community sales
MONMOUTH — The Henry L. Cottrell School will have Spring Fling from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at 169 Academy Road. Student-grown flowers and vegetables will be available for sale. There will also be a book fair, community sign-ups for summer activities, and artwork on display. — JAY — The Treat Memorial Library will have a fundraiser plant […]