LEWISTON — The SeniorsPlus Education Center has announced the January calendar. Unless stated otherwise, classes are free and located at 8 Falcon Road. Breast Health — Risk Reduction: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9; instructor, medical professionals from St. Mary’s Breast Health Department. Discussion will be on how to best reduce risk, as well […]
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George B. Wyman
AUGUSTA — George B. Wyman, 69, a resident of Wilton, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, at Maine Veterans’ Hospital in Togus, with his life partner, Linda, by his side. He was born Dec. 2, 1948, in Auburn, the son of Arthur D. Wyman and Elnora G. (Coffin) Wyman. George was a 1967 graduate of Leavitt Institute […]
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Roger J. Thornton
LEWISTON — Roger J. Thornton, 63, of Lewiston, passed away at his home Tuesday, Dec. 26. He was born April 19, 1954, in Hartford, Conn., to parents Russell Womack and Donella Thornton. Condolences and messages for the family may be shared at www.funeralalternatives.net.
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Funeral notices for Saturday, Dec. 30
ALANSKAS — Phyllis P., 71, died Sunday, Dec. 24. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. BRETT — Mary, 84, of West Paris, died Monday, Dec. 25, in West Paris. Graveside services will be held in the […]
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Briefly: Local
Open Observatory Night canceled PARIS — The next Open Observatory Night at Twitchell Observatory, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5, has been canceled due to the cold. The observatory will announce when another Open Observatory Night will be. The observatory is on Paris Hill, one mile from South Paris on Hooper Ledge Road off Route 117. Trail Blazers […]
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The 10 worst things Trump's done in 2017
In his first year in office, President Donald Trump has done many positive things — from enforcing Barack Obama’s red line in Syria to recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, driving the Islamic State from its physical caliphate, getting NATO allies to kick in more money for our collective security, […]
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Cancer Resource Center offering 'Tips for a Healthier You' class
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine will offer a monthly class, “Tips for a Healthier You.” Katie Goldberg, nutrition educator with Healthy Oxford Hills, will instruct. This interactive, hour-long class will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the center, 199 Main St. There will be discussions on ways to increase […]
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Mexico bicentennial activities begin in February
Mexico Bicentennial Committee member Sheryl Briggs, standing at left, and Town Manager Jack Gaudet, kneeling at left, recently presented Walmart of Mexico with a Mexicopoly game in appreciation of the retailer’s financial support for Mexico’s bicentennial celebration events throughout 2018. (Submitted photo) MEXICO — The town has 13 events planned throughout 2018 to celebrate its bicentennial. […]
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The quest to prove collusion is crumbling
While everyone is fixated on President Donald Trump’s unbecoming and inexplicable assault on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the media has been trying to sneak away from the “Russian collusion” story. That’s right. For all the breathless hype, the on-air furrowed brows and the not-so-veiled hopes that this could be Watergate, Jared Kushner’s statement and testimony […]
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January services at West Paris Universalist Church announced
WEST PARIS — Sunday services at the First Universalist Church of West Paris are announced for January. Worship services start at 9 a.m. followed by refreshments and are provided by a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Jan. 7: “Bending Toward Justice,” led by Stephenson. The sources of wisdom […]