FORT MEYERS, Fla. — Ginette Fountaine was born May 14, 1932. She passed away Dec. 19, in Ft. Myers, Fla. She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Robert Fountaine; and grandson, Tyler Houghton. She is survived by son, Alan Fountaine; daughter, Chantal Houghton, and her husband, David; grandsons, Jason Houghton and Jonathan Fountaine; and […]
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Arthur E. Hertell
LEWISTON — Arthur Ensio Hertell, 83, of East Bethel Road, passed peacefully surrounded by his family the morning of Sunday, Dec. 24, following a sudden illness. He had been in the ICU of Central Maine Medical Center for a little more than a week. He was born in West Paris on Aug. 16, 1934, the son […]
Funeral notices for Friday, Dec. 29
BRETT — Mary, 84, of West Paris, died Monday, Dec. 25, in West Paris. Graveside services will be held in the spring at Merrill Memorial Cemetery in Otisfield, time and date to be announced. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. CEPLIKAS — Dr. Julius […]
Roger R. Nolin
FREEPORT — Roger R. Nolin, age 84, of East Boothbay, died Monday, Dec. 25, while a resident of Hawthorne House in Freeport. He was born in Lewiston, the son of Liane and Rosaire Nolin. He was predeceased by his wife, Wanda. He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey and Eric; and a granddaughter.
JJD at Guthries Friday
Friday, Dec. 29, The Juke Joint Devils will perform at Guthries in Lewiston. The Juke Joint Devils play an energetic, swinging blues that isn’t heard much these days. It’s a foot-stomping, hip-shaking genre that harkens back to that swampy, riffy, rocky sound people heard it noisy bars. The band features International Blues Challenge finalists Tommy […]
CMMC takes part in 'Adopt a Child'
Central Maine Medical Center participated in the “Adopt a Child” program with the help of the Promise Early Education Center. Various departments throughout the hospital adopted a total of 72 children, helping 31 families in the community.
Auburn PW director provides Christmas tree disposal options
AUBURN — Auburn Public Services Director Dan Goyette has announced there are several options for the disposal of Christmas trees. Trees can be dropped off by Auburn residents at the following locations: • Public Works Garage, 296 Gracelawn Road (behind the community sand shed); • Mid-Maine Waste Action Corp./MMWAC, Goldthwaite Road, 7 a.m. to 4 […]
New Auburn association organizing Winter Fest sledding, skating party
AUBURN — This year’s Auburn’s Winter Fest will take place Friday through Sunday, Jan. 26 to 28. The United New Auburn Association has been asked to plan an event for Sunday, Jan. 28. In cooperation with the Auburn Recreation Department and Sherwood Heights School, UNAA is planning a sledding/skating party, weather permitting, for all ages […]
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VFW Post 9787 to meet PARIS — Floyd A. Harlow Jr. Post 9787, VFW, will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the post home, 58 East Main St. SeniorsPlus at Wilton library WILTON — SeniorsPlus will be at the Wilton Free Public Library the first Thursday of every month from 1 p.m. to […]
Auburn library to continue offering Teen Life Skills Series in January
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will present a Teen Life Skills Series for the fifth time. Each month, the APL will host programs that offer important life skills for teens. The 2018 series will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 9, with a four-part program on nutrition. Teens are invited to learn about healthy eating by […]