DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to Mark’s inquiry (Sun Spots, July 16) about high school members celebrating 50th reunions, he might want to check out the Lisbon Golden Reunion Facebook page. All classmates who graduated 50 years ago or more are invited to this celebration each year. We have a great time, and it’s so […]
2018
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Shame on Democrats
I watched as FBI agent Peter Strzok was being interviewed by members of Congress. The Democrats acting like spoiled brats. They were ridiculous in their tactics trying to stop the interview. I watched the news media questioning of Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump. I believe Putin when he said he had nothing to do […]
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Posted inEncore, sj-web
Anne M. Young
ARLINGTON, Va. — Anne M. Young, 98, a native of Rumford-Mexico, passed peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, July 11, at Culpepper Assisted Living in Arlington, Va., where she has resided since 2003. Anne was the last living of 10 Bernard siblings of John and Margaret. She was the lovely, multi-talented wife of Norman Young, who passed […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Encore, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Rumford Falls Times, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
The Public Theatre seeking non-union actors
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre is requesting pictures and resumes from non-union actors for two roles in their upcoming season. Actors must be available to rehearse during the day, generally 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All roles are salaried. Local auditions will be held in early August by appointment only and readings will be from […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police round up wandering tots in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Police returned two young boys found wandering in an empty lot on Lisbon Street on Wednesday morning to their father, who thought they were asleep in their room, police Lt. Michael McGonagle said. Police said it wasn’t a case of child neglect — the father had come home after a long night at […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Christine H. LaPlante
CANTON — Christine H. LaPlante, 89, a former resident of Livermore Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 18, at Pinnacle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Canton. She was born July 29, 1928, in Leeds, the daughter of Guy Burgess and Myrtle (Stevens) Burgess. She attended school in Leeds. On Jan. 6, 1952, in Leeds, she married Joseph […]
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Glenice M. (Klimko) Huntley
AUBURN — Glenice M. (Klimko) Huntley, 87, of Oxford passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 17, at Clover Manor with family by her side. Glenice was born Oct. 22, 1930, in Gardiner, to parents Carroll and Blanche Smith. She liked hunting and fishing, and she loved horses. She loved boating and snowmobiling with her sons John and […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Maine Supreme Court grapples with Medicaid expansion case
Maine Supreme Court justices heard lively arguments Wednesday over whether to allow the LePage administration to continue to delay filing plans with federal officials to expand Medicaid while the larger legal case plays out. Chief Justice Leigh Saufley acknowledged that the court faced a “procedural conundrum” in hearing an appeal of a lower court ruling ordering the LePage administration […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
James D. Toner
NEW VINEYARD — James (Jim) D. Toner, 59, of New Vineyard lost his courageous battle with cancer Monday, July 16, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Jim grew up farming in Aroostook County with his large family, no doubt where his excitement for outdoor recreation and stewardship began. He graduated from Hodgdon High School in […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
The week that wasn't for anti-Trumpers
Last week was not a good one for anti-Trumpers, who include virtually all Democrats and most establishment Republicans. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein picked last Friday, just three days before President Trump was scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, to announce the indictment of a dozen Russian intelligence agents for their alleged involvement […]