FARMINGTON — Amanda Barton Simpson, 31, of Barlen Street, Farmington, lost her battle with cancer late Christmas evening, Monday, Dec. 25, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Portland on Aug. 25, 1986, a daughter of Peter and Linda (Targett) Barton, and was a 2005 graduate of Mt. Blue High […]
2017
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Schools & Education
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AMBASSADORS — Rowe School Ambassadors provide a variety of school services and student leadership activities include providing school tours for new students and their families, assisting with the organization and set up of school assemblies, performing school beautification projects, peer tutoring and public relations for the school. Pictured are this school year’s ambassadors, front row, […]
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Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Theresa A. Kimball
NORWAY — Theresa A. Kimball, 88, a resident of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Stevens Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 2, 1929, in Hershey, Maine, the daughter of Arvill Gerow and Helen (Wellington) Gerow. She graduated from Portland School for the Deaf. On May 16, 1957, she married Philip Allen Kimball. Theresa enjoyed […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
The 10 best things Trump's done in 2017
As we approach the end of President Donald Trump’s first year in office, the list of extraordinary things he has done — for both good and ill — is nothing short of remarkable. Trump inspires such deep emotions in his critics and supporters that many have struggled to objectively assess his presidency. Some are so blinded […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Cancer: Share your time and talents
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sienna Miller, 35; Denzel Washington, 63; Edgar Winter, 71; Dame Maggie Smith, 83. Happy Birthday: Aim to stabilize your life personally, professionally and emotionally. Consider what you are up against and what it will take to overcome any setbacks that come your way. Sticking close to home and keeping a […]
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Trump and the end of world 'liberal' order
The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy (NSS), released Monday, puts “America First.” In other words, there is no chance this Republican administration will share the moral imperative of the last Republican administration, led by George W. Bush, that emphasized the maintenance and expansion of a liberal world order. Indeed, the opening statement of the 2002 […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on December 28
100 years ago, 1917The following people of this vicinity have donated binoculars, etc., to the Government for service, through the local Naval Recruiting Station in Lewiston —Walter H. Sawyer Auburn, one sextant set, and one pair of binoculars; George Andrews, Minot, one pair of binoculars. These articles have been forwarded to Washington, D. C., where […]
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Funeral notices for Thursday, Dec. 28
ANDERSON — Philip R., 93, died Saturday, Dec. 23. Viewing will be Friday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Shiloh Church and the service will be Saturday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Church, Shiloh Road, Durham. A luncheon at the church will follow the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Gendron Franco Center to host new session of 'Fun in French' classes
LEWISTON — The Gendron Franco Center will start a new session of “Fun in French” classes on Saturday, Jan. 13. The course will consist of two sessions running from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for ages 4 to 7 and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 8 to 12. The classes will take place over […]
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Julius T. Ceplikas
AUBURN — Dr. Julius T. Ceplikas, 92, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Anne, at his side, at Hospice House on Wednesday, Dec. 20. He was born in Lawrence, Mass., on March 12, 1925, the youngest child of the late Adam and Isabel (Balcuitis) Ceplikas. Julius, better known as “Cep” or “Doc,” moved to […]