NORTH JAY — Beverly A. Savage, 79, of North Jay has shaken off the bonds of this weak and earthly vessel Friday, July 13, to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to be reunited with her beloved husband, who went on before her. She was born Sept. 15, 1938, a […]
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Posted inObituaries, sj-web
LeRoy E. Farrington
NEW GLOUCESTER — LeRoy E. Farrington went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, with family by his side. He was born to LeRoy G. and Stella Farrington on Sept. 25, 1927. Roy attended West Grammar School and Portland High School, and served his country in Korea in the late 1940s. He was […]
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Community sales
BETHEL — Bethel United Methodist Church will have a yard sale and cookie walk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at 79 Main St. This is an open Community Event. All are welcome. — FAYETTE — The Fayette Fire Auxiliary will hold its annual bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the […]
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Franklin County Animal Shelter: Dog of the Week loves outdoors
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dog of the Week Fiona is 4-year-old, female staffy mix. She is a large dog, but has a heart of gold, according to shelter staff. She loves to be outside, but her favorite game is “chase me,” so she is best […]
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Bowdoin International Music Festival features world-renowned quartets
BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin International Music Festival welcomes back the Jupiter String Quartet, joining the Ying Quartet for this double-feature at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 23 in Studzinski Recital Hall. The opening viola quintet is Mozart’s transcription of an earlier Serenade for winds; the string arrangement brings rich depth to this introspective work. Next, we’ll […]
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Responsible Pet Care features Steven, the 'gentleman'
PARIS — Responsible Pet Care is featuring Steven, a gentleman cat with two loves in life: napping and cat nip. Steven likes to nap under a blanket and doesn’t like to be disturbed. When his nap time is disrupted, he will poke his head out from the covers and give a disagreeable look to whomever […]
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Lost Indian tribes topic for Canton Historical Society
CANTON — The Canton Historical Society will present “Lost Indian Tribes of Western Maine” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at 25 Turner St. Peter Powell will show PowerPoint slides on the period from about 1600 to 1763, when the final treaty of the French and Indian Wars was signed. He will touch on about […]
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Causes for fingerprint loss
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are there any medical conditions that can lead to loss of fingerprints? — Anon. ANSWER: There are several skin conditions that can lead to loss of fingerprints, with nonspecific dermatitis leading the list, according to a recent study. Other causes identified were primary hyperhidrosis, irritant contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, psoriasis […]
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Replica of Vietnam Wall ceremony to feature Norway vet's song
Friends and classmates had died in the war. Some had even committed suicide. At the depth of his depression in the 1970s, Al Pelletier thought he might follow suit. After his 30-month service in Vietnam, he wore his uniform and medals with pride when he arrived in San Francisco. He and other veterans quickly discovered […]
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Sabattus tax rate to remain unchanged
SABATTUS — The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday night to keep the tax rate at $17.75. Town Manager Anthony Ward said officials could go down 5 cents, stay the same, or go up 5 cents to cover expenses and have an overlay. He recommended an overlay of at least 1.4 percent, or $76,000. Selectmen Guy […]