DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I have read all sorts of pamphlets and brochures; I have been to classes at the local hospital to learn about managing this disease; I have seen the vast array of supplies for testing blood sugar at my local pharmacy. I have come […]
2017
Stephen Gregory Weymouth
AUBURN — Stephen Gregory Weymouth, 60, died Wednesday, May 17, following a remarkable battle with lung cancer. Steve was born the first of six children to Robert & Helen (Collins) Weymouth on May 1, 1957, in Augusta. As a child, he lived on both Highland Avenue and South Chestnut Street in Augusta, making lifelong friends […]
Zelva Pease Tremblay
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Zelva Pease Temblay of Oceanside, Calif., formerly of the Wilton area, passed away peacefully and quietly on Sunday, May 14. At 97 years old, she had lived a long and happy life. She was the daughter of the late Guy Wilson and Florence (Haley) Pease. She is survived by her son, Colbert […]
Thomas Richmond
BASS HARBOR — Thomas “Tom” Richmond, 72, a resident of Bass Harbor, formerly of Livermore, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family, Saturday, May 20, following health issues due to a debilitating stroke and cancer. He was born December 27, 1944, in Lewiston, the son of Violet (McLaughlin) Richmond. Tom was a 1965 […]
Daniel F. Burke
NEW SHARON — Daniel F. Burke, 75, of New Sharon died peacefully at his home in New Sharon of natural causes on Thursday, May 17. He was born July 28, 1941, in Beverly, Mass., the son of John and Edwina (Silva) Burke. He was a graduate of Beverly High School and upon graduation joined the […]
Marie Louise Zinck
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Mrs. Marie Louise “Mary-Lou” Zinck of Rumford were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Sunnyside Cemetery, Rumford with Mr. Arthur Meader officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276.
Olga Buccina
WEST PARIS — Olga Buccina, 92, died Saturday, May 20, at the Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris. She was a resident of Rumford. Born in Rumford on April 6, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Natale and Cleofe Corti Saisi. She was a lifelong resident of this area, graduating from Stephens High […]
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Veteran exhibit opens May 27 WAYNE — The Salute to Wayne Veterans exhibit will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 27, and noon to 2 p.m. Monday, May 29, Memorial Day Monday, at Cary Library’s Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. The Cary Library honors all who served, with a display […]
Safe Voices seeks volunteers to help staff its 24-hour domestic violence helpline
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, the domestic violence resource center for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, has a few seats open for the next Volunteer Helpline Training, which starts on Monday, June 12. The Safe Voices helpline is usually the first contact a person makes with Safe Voices when they are looking for support and services […]
Robert W. Wing
DIXFIELD — Graveside services with military honors for Mr. Robert W. Wing of Denver, Colo., and formerly of the area, was conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Greenwood Cemetery, Dixfield, with the Rev. John Gensel, pastor of the Dixfield Congregational Church, officiating. Military honors were provided by the U.S. Air Force from Bangor. Words […]