The National Weather Service forecasts highs in the upper 30s Wednesday, which should melt some of the ice that accumulated overnight. But the NWS warns we won’t see temperatures above freezing until the middle of next week. If you have ice to deal with, take care of it now. After tomorrow, we won’t see above […]
2017
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Gov. Paul LePage promises to play nice with Legislature
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage is promising to play nice as legislators head to Augusta for a new session. LePage told WVOM-FM this week that he won’t be picking fights with legislators this year. The governor said that he’s not going to call legislators names and that he’s not going to pick on any individual. […]
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Boy Scouts offering Christmas tree curbside pickup
AUBURN — The Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will again pick up Christmas trees in the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the scouts will pick-up Christmas trees Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7 […]
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Maine seeks plow truck drivers for interstates, highways
AUGUSTA (AP) — State transportation officials in Maine are seeking plow truck drivers to remove snow and ice from interstates and highways. WGME-TV reported (http://bit.ly/2iHfWsj ) the state Department of Transportation has more than 90 openings for plow truck drivers. State plow truck drivers begin making about $13.50 an hour. They can receive raises and […]
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David H. Lowell
1937 – 2017 AUBURN — David H. Lowell, 79, of Auburn died peacefully at home Monday, Jan. 2, with his family by his side. Born Aug. 8, 1937, in Minot to Harry and Thelma (Bailey) Lowell, he grew up in Turner and graduated from Leavitt Institute in 1956. He married Anne Hamel of Hebron on […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017
BECK — Holman G. Jr., formerly of Lewiston and Benton, died Tuesday, Dec. 27. The family will hold a celebration of life for Holman next spring in Maine. BERRY — Shawn R., 40, of Livermore Falls, died Sunday, Jan. 1. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. […]
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Donald J. Morin
1934 – 2017 SOUTH PARIS — Donald J. Morin, 82, of 22 McNamara St., Lewiston, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather departed this life peacefully with his loving wife by his side Sunday, Jan. 1, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris after a long battle with dementia. Donald was born Sept. 17, 1934, […]
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Shirley M. Matero
1924 – 2017 WEST PARIS — Shirley M. Matero, 92, of South Paris passed away Monday, Jan. 2, at Ledgeview Living Center. She was born in Norway on Aug. 6, 1924, to Linwood and Hattie Morse. Shirley graduated from Buckfield High School in 1942. After being set up on a date, she married Wilho (Bill) […]
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Joseph Curato Jr.
1931 – 2016 GARDINER — Joseph Curato Jr. died peacefully Friday, Dec. 30, surrounded by his family. Joe was born Feb. 11, 1931, in Rumford to Italian immigrants, Guiseppe Corrado, originally of Avella, Avellino, Italy, and Maria Concezia Peperato Corrado, originally of Pacentro, L’Aquila, Italy. Joe was forever proud of his Italian heritage and the […]
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Marie R. Condon
1926 – 2017 AUBURN — Marie Rose Condon, 90, of Lewiston passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, with her grandniece by her side. Born in Lewiston on May 23, 1926, the daughter of F.X. and Emelia (Moreau) Bilodeau, she was educated at St. Peter’s School in Lewiston and attended […]